Instrumental Music Tutor in England

About the role

The Instrumental Music Tutor works under general supervision of the Instrumental Coordinator to provide individual and small group instrumental music tuition to students. This role will be on a part time, permanent (approximately 6.15 hours per week).

Key Accountabilities

• Providing a program of study for individual students or groups of students.
• Setting priorities based on relevant syllabus, student goals and skill level.
• Monitoring progress of students and reporting to parents.
• Preparing students for external exams and performances.
• Monitoring student attendance and progress.
• Identifying emerging issues to mitigate risks impacting student progress.
• Reporting student progress and providing advice to parents and the Instrumental Coordinator.

Typical Duties:

• Providing instrumental music tuition to individual or small groups of students.
• Preparing students for external exams (e.g. AMEB, Trinity College of London).
• Preparing students for performances, including Eisteddfod, concerts, liturgies, and school events as required.
• Maintaining accurate attendance records and liaising with parents regarding absences.
• Developing student timetables and schedules.
• Maintaining lesson plans and records of student progress and providing written reports to parents.
• Instructing students in the care and maintenance of their instruments and music facilities.
• Collaborating with other staff and the Instrumental Coordinator to promote the music program within the school and externally.

Mandatory Criteria

• Diploma or degree qualification with appropriate experience or other relevant qualifications and experience acceptable to the employer.
• Current Working with Children Suitability Card - a paid Blue Card is required before commencement as per the No Card, No Start policy developed by Queensland Government.
• Current Driver's Licence.
• Ability to travel from time to time within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.

Desirable Criteria

Some employees may be subject to pre-employment medical assessments during the selection process. Depending on the nature of the position, it may be necessary for successful applicants to be immunised against certain preventable diseases to minimise the risk of transmission.

What we offer

• Competitive Hourly Rate.
• Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading.
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salary.
• Modern facilities, equipment and resources.
• 14 Weeks' paid parental leave.
• Access to corporate health schemes.
• Induction processes and professional learning programs.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program.
• Well-being programs and initiatives.

Our Organisation

Townsville Catholic Education supports a diverse region extending from Townsville to the Burdekin and Whitsunday regions in the south, and north to Ingham and Halifax, south-west to Winton, and west to the border with the Northern Territory, encompassing Mount Isa and several small, isolated western towns and east to Palm Island. Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission.

Townsville Catholic Education has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.