Pipes and Drums - Senior Drum Tutor (Y3-12)

Knox Grammar School

WAHROONGA, NSW 


Instrumental Tuition

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 7 October 2021


Knox Grammar School is seeking an experienced Pipes and Drums Tutor for the senior and preparatory school campuses.

<p><b>ABOUT US </b></p><p>Located in Wahroonga on Sydney’s North Shore, Knox Grammar School founded in 1924 is a leading independent Uniting Church school. Knox Grammar School seeks to be an exemplary School, developing, within a caring Christian environment, students of Faith, Wisdom, Integrity, Compassion and Courage, with a sure knowledge of who they are and how they should live.</p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p><b>ABOUT THE ROLE </b></p><p>We invite applications from dynamic and enthusiastic tutors of Pipe Band drumming, with a proven track record of excellence in both tutoring and performing for pipe bands, for the full-time position of Senior Drum Tutor (Y3-12) commencing Term 1 2022. </p><p>Reporting to the Head of Pipes and Drums, the Senior Drum Tutor (Y3-12) tutors both groups of students and individual students in the Senior School and Preparatory School and coaches the drum corps at pipe band practice and in contests and ceremonial occasions. The Senior Drum Tutor (Y3-12) leads the Pipes and Drums drum programme and supervises other drum tutors engaged by the School. </p><p>The successful candidate will have: </p><ul><li>A degree in Scottish Music or equivalent </li><li>Experience as a Grade 1 Pipe Band snare drummer </li><li>Experience composing Pipe Band drum scores (snare, tenor and bass) for a range of abilities </li><li>Demonstrated ability to teach snare drumming, either in a drum corps environment, to individual students or in workshop settings (5&#43; years preferred) </li><li>Experience of working in schools or an education environment </li></ul><p><br /></p><p><b>HOW TO APPLY </b></p><p>Before applying, please read the comprehensive role description found on our website at: www.knox.nsw.edu.au/employment </p><p>Please apply via SEEK by clicking the ‘Apply for this Job’ button and attaching a current CV and covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.</p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p><b>CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS </b></p><p>4.00pm, Thursday 7 October, 2021</p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p><i>Successful applicants will be required to provide the School with a current NSW Working with Children Check number. </i></p><p><i>It is a requirement of employment to be fully vaccinated (2 doses) for COVID-19. </i></p><p><a href="http://www.knox.nsw.edu.au/employment" rel="nofollow">www.knox.nsw.edu.au/employment</a></p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
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