Drum Kit and Percussion Tutor, Term 1 2025

Drum Kit and Percussion Tutor, Term 1 2025

Northside Christian College is located in a tertiary education precinct in the City of Whittlesea in Bundoora, Victoria. Northside provides engaging learning opportunities for students from Prep – Year 12 with the mission to “Transform lives through Christ and the wonder of learning.” We provide an innovative learning framework within a safe and supportive Christian environment.

Position: Part-time contractor position available, 1 day each week, commencing Term 1 2025.

Applications close: Monday, 27th January 2025.

Application Process:
Please fill in an application form and send it to Mr Andrew Horneman, Instrumental Music Coordinator, by email to music@ncc.vic.edu.au accompanied by a cover letter and resume. Applications should be addressed to Mr Andrew Horneman. Please ensure all documents are attached in one PDF document.
Applications not accompanied by a College Application Form will not be considered.

Application forms are available on the Employment webpage on the College website. Please refer to https://www.ncc.vic.edu.au/employment.

To be considered for the role, applicants must demonstrate a commitment to the Christian ethos and values of the College, including the College’s Statement of Faith and Core Values. Successful applicants are required to sign the College Child Safety Code of Conduct before employment commences at the College. Applicants must provide evidence of a current Working With Children Card and a Police Background Check.
 
Additional Information:
We are seeking to engage an enthusiastic and experienced Drum Kit and Percussion Tutor to work with students from Year 2 – Year 12 in 2025.

Key roles for this position are:

–       Teaching drum kit students and facilitating exams when students are ready for it.

–       Teaching basic mallet percussion when required.

–       Teaching some small group sessions when required as part of our Concert Band Program.

–       Liaising with parents and scheduling lessons in accordance with school timetable arrangements.

Staff and Contractor Obligation to Child Safety:

All staff at Northside Christian College take an active role, and are well informed of their obligations in relation to Child Safety under Ministerial Order 1359, which came into effect from the 1st July 2022, supporting the implementation of the 11 new Child Safe Standards. Northside Christian College’s commitment to Child Safety is incorporated into the College’s employment cycle from recruitment and reference checking, to induction, staff appraisal, and a commitment to regular Professional Learning. All staff at Northside are required to sign a statement that they have read, understood, and agree to abide by the Northside Christian College Child Safety Policy and the College’s Child Safety Code of Conduct.

Northside Christian College is fully committed to the protection of children and young people during all College activities and environments both within and outside of school hours. It is expected that all staff will:

• Be aware of, understand and comply with the principles of the Child Safe Standards at all times;
• Ensure adherence to the College’s Child Protection Policies, including the Child Safe Standards, and demonstration of behaviours in accordance with these;
• Complete Child Protection training prior to beginning at the College;
• Undertake regular training and professional development in Child Safety;
• Respond according to the College’s policies and procedures when interacting with children, taking all allegations and concerns very seriously;
• Be committed to providing a safe environment for all children, promoting physical, emotional, and cultural safety.

Employment with Northside Christian College is subject to College policies including, but not limited to, the College’s Child Safety Policy.

Enquiries regarding the application process can be directed to Mr Andrew Horneman, Instrumental Music Coordinator, on 03 9467 2499 or music@ncc.vic.edu.au.