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About this job

Arndell Anglican College is a vibrant, P-12 Christ-centred learning community, through which Jesus is made known.  The College prides itself on our high-quality pastoral care, academic development, and Christian programs.  For our staff this means that we are driven by a passion to know who we are as a community and to do what we do well.

Situated on 30 acres between Rouse Hill and Windsor, Arndell caters for a growing population of almost 1300 students – with over 500 in Junior School (Prep to Year 6) and just under 800 in Secondary School (Years 7 to 12).  Students are encouraged to grow in their individual abilities and interests within a learning environment that promotes optimism, respect, and ownership.

The Invitation

Arndell Anglican College invites applications for the permanent fulltime position of Music Teacher, commencing Term 1 2025. 

Music education is highly regarded at Arndell and music educators play a pivotal role in fostering student learning and development, nurturing student creativity, academic achievement, and inspiring a lifelong appreciation for the Performing Arts.

Reporting to the Head of Performing Arts, the Music Teacher will collaborate with the Performing Arts teaching team, other teaching staff and teacher aides to encourage students to grow intellectually, spiritually, emotionally, and physically.  In particular the Music Teacher will:

• Teach curricular music for middle primary to lower secondary (Stage 2 to Stage 4).
• Design interesting and engaging lessons for students with a wide range of learning abilities and styles.
• Deliver high quality content to students that is engaging and accessible.
• Assist in the coordination and delivery of the Junior School instrumental program.
• Encourage students to explore and express their creativity through different mediums, such as voice, instrumental, composition, ensembles, and bands.
• Prepare students and ensembles for performances and productions.
• Prepare students for national testing, competitions, and examinations.
• Provide students with clear and fair assessment, including regular, constructive feedback.
• Play an active role in events not limited to Showcase Performances, Musicals, Eisteddfods, and HSC evenings as required.

A full position description and specific responsibilities for the position is available on the College website.

About You

As a teacher of Music, you hold qualifications in Education (Teaching) with a focus on middle / upper primary music teaching as well as lower secondary.  You are experienced in teaching (and leading) primary instrumental programs, and conducting co-curricular instrumental and / or choral ensembles.

You are goal oriented, highly organised, passionate about the education of young people, able to engage students who possess a range of interests and abilities, able to work collaboratively across the whole school, and are a person of Christian faith.  With the expertise and enthusiasm to contribute to the teaching of Music your collaborative style and professionalism will see you build culture and community within a diverse and dynamic environment.

Our Offer

At Arndell you will work with supportive leaders and colleagues in an open, collaborative, and respectful environment.  You will be provided with the latest tools and well-resourced teaching spaces within which to work.  You will be able to access ongoing and funded professional development, including attaining and maintaining teacher accreditation levels and support for further education, plus access a variety of wellbeing programs including an onsite gym.

Applications

Please provide a letter of application outlining your experience as it relates to the position and what you would bring to the role (no more than two pages), along with your CV and the names of at least three referees, one of whom should be your current Church Minister.  Mark applications to the Headmaster, Arndell Anglican College and email to employment@arndell.nsw.edu.au.

Applications close:  Wednesday, 4 December 2024

Access the full position description on our website.  For further information please contact Jodie Woods, Director of Business Services, 02-4545 2485.

Employment screening of successful applicants will apply including verification of the Working With Children Check and NESA accreditation, which may occur prior to interview.  Arndell Anglican College is a child safe organisation, all members of staff are required to comply with applicable child protection legislation and are responsible for ensuring that the College’s Child Safe Program is at the forefront of all they do.  Arndell Anglican College is an equal opportunity employer and an Anglican Schools Corporation school.