<h5>Temporary, Full- Time</h5><p>Wenona is seeking a dynamic and passionate Music Teacher to join our outstanding Music faculty and to inspire our young women through dynamic classroom practice, refined professional knowledge and a commitment to high performance. </p><p>At Wenona, we have an obligation to our profession to ensure the highest quality educational outcomes for our students. We foster a love of learning, inquiry and collaboration through our own role modelling of such practices in our work. We expect our teachers to be committed to their own professional development and to want to make a contribution to the broader educational community. </p><p>Wenona supports both academic and support staff to develop their expertise through initiatives such as Wenona Teaching Fellowships, Seeding Grants and ongoing outstanding professional learning that develops and supports career development into the future. </p><p>This temporary, full-time parental leave cover position is currently planned to start at the beginning of Term 1, 2022 and finish at the end of Term 4, 2022. However, these dates may change due to the nature of the leave. </p><h4>Key Selection Criteria </h4><ul><li>Qualifications and experience teaching Music across Kindergarten to Year 12 (including Music 1, 2 and Extension Music).</li><li>Ability to inspire young people through contemporary Music Education.</li><li>Strong knowledge of NESA curriculum, HSC assessment practices and marking processes, including developments with Australian Curriculum implementation in NSW.</li><li>A high level of expertise in own instrument/voice specialisation.</li><li>Experience in directing and leading ensembles to produce high quality performances.</li><li>A commitment to pastoral care and meeting the social and emotional wellbeing needs of students.</li><li>An ongoing commitment to professional learning, including making a contribution to the broader education community.</li><li>An understanding of and commitment to the educational needs of young women.</li><li>A commitment to collaborative teaching practices and an ability to contribute to a team and faculty of professional educators.</li><li>A willingness to contribute to the broader life of the school community.</li><li>An ability to use ICT to facilitate and enrich student learning and engagement beyond the classroom.</li></ul><h4>Education and Experience </h4><ul><li>Qualifications and experience teaching K-12 Music including HSC Music 1, 2 and Extension.</li><li>Experience in teaching using a Kodaly teaching philosophy.</li><li>Experience teaching the IB PYP.</li><li>Strong knowledge of NESA curriculum, HSC assessment practices and marking processes.</li><li>NESA Accreditation.</li><li>NSW Working with Children Check.</li></ul><h4>Personal Attributes </h4><ul><li>Excellent communication skills, with an ability to engage and communicate with all stakeholders including students, parents and staff.</li><li>Ability to be solutions focused and data-driven in all decision making.</li><li>Desire to use flexibility and creativity in day-to-day activities.</li><li>A sense of humour.</li></ul><h4>General conditions of the role </h4><ul><li><b>Award &amp; Classification</b>: Independent Schools NSW/ACT Standards Model (Teacher’s) MEA 2017.</li><li><b>Hours of work</b>: Temporary, Full Time.</li><li><b>Reporting Line:</b> All positions report to the Principal.</li><li><b>The line manager for this position is</b>: Head of Music</li><li><b>Professional Learning</b>: You will be expected to attend and contribute to all staff professional development days and requirements as outlined in the School’s calendar.</li><li><b>Other duties: </b>In addition to teaching duties, the successful candidate will be required to participate in other areas of the School including playground duties, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities and school camps. This role involves the application of discipline and participation in the School’s program for wellbeing. Some of the duties will need to be performed at times outside the normal classroom teaching hours including weekends.</li><li><b>Parking</b>: There is no car parking provision for this role.</li></ul><h4>Application process </h4><p>Applicants should apply below, sending full curriculum vitae, a cover letter, addressing the selection criteria, copies of qualifications and names of two referees. Please direct any questions or enquiries to <a href="mailto:aband&#64;wenona.nsw.edu.au" rel="nofollow">Ms Angela Band.</a> </p><p>Wenona School is a child safe environment. Our School actively promotes the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all School staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm, in accordance with their legal and ethical obligations including child safe standards. Wenona’s Code of Conduct is available on our website. The successful applicant for this position will be required to provide the school with a current Working with Children Check. (http://www.kids.nsw.gov.au/Working-with-children/New-Working-With-Children-Check/New-Working-with-Children-Check). </p><h4>Closing date </h4><p>3pm, Friday 8 October 2021 </p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>