Peripatetic Instrumental Music Tutor – FLUTE

Kingsway Christian College is a co-educational non-denominational Christian day school with approx. 1400 students enrolled in K-12.  The College has a friendly professional team of staff, modern facilities and attractive employment conditions. At Kingsway, we support and nurture our students so they can excel in their education, strive for excellence and develop their individual character. Kingsway has a state of the art music and theatre facility, including a near new 900 seat auditorium, and we are striving to deliver a music education program in keeping with best practice. The College provides a supportive environment for staff and is committed to staff health and well-being through various initiatives including an Employee Assistance Program. Kingsway Christian College thrives on bringing out the best in its people who go on to influence the world around, for the glory of God. The College is seeking to appoint the following: A Flute Tutor is required approx. 1 day of lessons (each lesson is 40 minutes long) from Term 1, 2025 (with the opportunity for growth in time). This will include a mixture of individual and small group lessons. Tutors are required to organise their lesson schedule and communicate this with parents and students through the school teaching and learning platform. The Yr 5 Band program uses a Band Method book to guide the lessons in the early stages and all the student meet weekly for an ensemble rehearsal as well as their group lesson on their instrument. There is potential for the successful applicant to also be involved in one of our many ensembles depending on your time availability, as a way of building more time into your KCC schedule. The selection criteria for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Ability to actively support the College Christian ethos.
• Possess appropriate tertiary qualifications and show a commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Have a passion and energy for developing young musicians through a broad approach to music encompassing all styles, delivering individual lessons as part of the school music program.
• Familiarity with a variety of teaching and learning strategies to meet students’ needs.
• Have the ability to communicate effectively with people and to be a “team player”. You should have a demonstrated ability to work within a school or team.
• High level interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and develop positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues.
• Strong organisational skills, including punctuality.
• Show empathy with, and an understanding of young people.
• Good computer literacy skills.

Kingsway is fully committed to the protection of children. Successful applicants must satisfy child protection screening and adhere to the College’s child protection policies and Staff Code of Conduct. The successful applicant must hold a WWCC Card (or be able to apply) and a National Police Clearance (no more than 3 months old). Applications must include the following:

• Peripatetic Instrumental Music Tutor Application Form
• A brief cover letter and CV
• Letter of reference from your current Pastor.

The application form and full details of this position are available on the College website or by contacting HR on 9302 8777 or HR@kcc.wa.edu.au . Applications Close:   12 noon, Wednesday 27 November 2024 The College reserves the right to appoint a suitable candidate to this position prior to the closing date above.