Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH892575
This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2024
Yanchep Lagoon Primary School (PS) is seeking an innovative and enthusiastic Primary Music Teacher to join their friendly team.
The successful applicant should be committed to promoting Music education and fostering student engagement in a supportive environment where success is celebrated. They will be responsible for delivering the school’s music program in line with the Music Curriculum and should be able to cater to differing learning styles and possess the necessary teaching and learning strategies used to engage and motivate all students.
We have a fully resourced music room with variety of musical and percussion instruments. We have previously had a school choir, a band and other music ensembles. The school participates in the Instrumental Music School Services and our music teacher supports the implementation of this program in our school.
Our school has been here for more than 40 years, first as Yanchep Primary, then Yanchep District High School and now since 2018 Yanchep Lagoon PS, continuing many years of service to this community and beyond. As a new Independent Public School, we want to be a ‘school of choice’ in the Yanchep area. We want further promote our school to the wider community through our vibrant and engaging music program. Therefore, highlighting how you have successfully participated to music festivals and competitions will enhance your application. Our school community is very supportive of the music program and wish to see it grow and enhance the educational opportunities for all of our students.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate your competency against the following domains (that govern the ):
1. Professional knowledge;
2. Professional practice; and
3. Professional engagement.
Applications will be assessed against these domains. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
Applicants currently completing the Department of Education Leap program (formerly known as the Switch program) can apply for vacancies using their current or Leap qualification – even if they have not completed the program at the time of applying. Applicants may be appointed to a vacancy based on the qualification being completed via the Leap program.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.