BRISBANE GRAMMAR SCHOOL

A leading Australian day and boarding school (Years 5-12)

BRISBANE GRAMMAR SCHOOL GREGORY TERRACE BRISBANE QLD 4000 E: recruitment@brisbanegrammar.com www.brisbanegrammar.com

Principal Woodwind Instructor Brisbane Grammar School is a non-denominational boys school of about 1700 students (Years 5-12) that overlooks the Brisbane CBD. The School maintains a strong tradition of academic excellence and operates extensive extracurricular and student wellbeing programs. The School is committed to the wellbeing and safety of students in its care. Applicants for all non-teaching positions must be eligible for a positive notice and a blue card through the Department of Justice and Attorney-General. Candidates must disclose any information relevant to their suitability to work with or around children. In addition all applicants should read and familiarise themselves with the Schools Recruitment and Selection Policy and Child Protection Policy and Child Risk Management Strategy which can be accessed on the Schools website at www.brisbanegrammar.com/About/Policies.

Your privacy is important to us. The Standard Collection Notice (available on our website) sets out how your personal information will be collected, managed and protected when you apply for employment at Brisbane Grammar School. Principal Woodwind Instructor

Brisbane Grammar School seeks an experienced instructor to be responsible for the leadership and direction of the Schools Woodwind department, ensuring alignment with the strategic directions of the School. They also will be required to take an active role within the Band program, particularly working with Middle School boys.

This full time position is responsible for the group teaching of flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet and saxophone. It also involves leading a small team of visiting private woodwind specialist teachers. Extracurricular duties will involve the conducting of a range of instrumental ensembles, including Stage & Concert Bands, and involvement in Music Camps and an extensive concert performance program.

This is a full time continuing position which is available from Monday 22 January 2018.

Specific duties will include Tuition of small group Woodwind lessons (clarinet, saxophone & flute). Overseeing of other group Woodwind lessons (oboe, bassoon) and private Woodwind lessons. Conducting and Directing of nominated ensembles: Intermediate Concert Band/s, Stage Bands,

Saxophone Ensemble. This includes: Selection of repertoire. Taking of rehearsals (one rehearsal per week). Attending all concerts/performances involving these ensembles as well as Grammar in Concert. Keeping of rolls and other administrative duties associated with the Extracurricular Music Program. With reference to the Head of Music, recommendation and oversight of budget relating to Woodwind

activities. Writing of Tuition reports each semester. Responding to parent enquiries related to Woodwind activities and, where relevant, attending parent

meetings. Attending relevant Music Department meetings. Related administrative duties including maintenance of Woodwind instruments and providing

appropriate information for timetabling purposes. Attendance at regular major School events including Junior Music Camp, Open Day, Speech Day,

Music Dinner and some Pupil-free Days.

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BRISBANE GRAMMAR SCHOOL GREGORY TERRACE BRISBANE QLD 4000 E: recruitment@brisbanegrammar.com www.brisbanegrammar.com

Essential Skills and Requirements Qualifications and demonstrated ability to instruct to the specified requirements of the position. Strong academic background in Music Instruction. Strong musical performance ability as an exemplary teacher in the area of instrumental instruction in

general and woodwind instruction in particular (most notably clarinet and saxophone). Capacity to exercise leadership and supervision of students. Interest and capacity in innovation and implementation particularly in the area of emerging

technologies. Capacity to manage the administrative duties related to the Woodwind Department including the

overseeing of visiting, part-time woodwind staff Ability to work as a team person within the Music Department. Strong communication skills. Good conflict resolution and interpersonal skills. Evidence of a vigorous commitment to ongoing professional development related to ones duties. Capacity and willingness to contribute to the wellbeing of students. Capacity and willingness to contribute to the extracurricular programme. Understanding of and commitment to the ethos of independent schooling. Competency in the use of, and integration of ICT into the curriculum. Willingness to be involved in professional development opportunities as they arise. Hold or eligible for a positive notice and a blue card through the Department of Justice and Attorney-

General. Capacity and willingness to be familiar with, understand and comply with School policies and

procedures. Capacity and willingness to contribute to the safety and wellbeing of students, including responding to

a disclosure or suspicion of harm. Application process Brisbane Grammar School only advertises on Seek, our website and local newspapers. If you are reading this information on any other website, please be advised that it may not be a true representation of the application process. We request that you visit our website prior to applying. We will not accept or respond to applications from any other source. To be considered applicants must submit:

1. A cover letter 2. A full CV including:

a. The names, addresses and telephone numbers of two (2) recent professional referees. One of these referees should be the applicants most recent direct supervisor and the other the applicants most recent Headmaster/Principal/Manager (if applicable). The School also reserves the right to contact other persons who may have relevant knowledge of your qualifications and experience. Please see Section 6 of the Schools Recruitment and Selection Policy for further information contact recruitment@brisbanegrammar.com to discuss any preferences regarding the timing of contact with referee(s).

b. Relevant Qualifications (Please provide evidence) c. Photo Identification (e.g. passport, or both sides of a Drivers License).

3. Applications via email to recruitment@brisbanegrammar.com. Your attachments are to be combined into one document (Word or PDF), and your email subject should be First Name Surname Principal Woodwind Instructor

Only applications adhering to all of the above will be considered. For further information please contact recruitment@brisbanegrammar.com. Applications close: 4.00 pm Friday 8 September 2017 This full time continuing position commences in Monday 22 January 2017.

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To be considered applicants must submit:This full time continuing position commences in Monday 22 January 2017.