Overview
Work Type: Ongoing - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs
Reference:
Selection Criteria
SC1 Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks, including coordinating and supporting others in respect to specific work functions relevant to the role.
SC2 Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.
SC3 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.
SC4 Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.
SC5 Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff in respect to the work area.
SC6 A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.
Role
Patterson River Secondary College is seeking a passionate & enthusiastic Instrumental Music - Brass instructor one day per week. Start date negotiable.
The instrumental music program at Patterson River Secondary College has been a valued part of the school community for over 40 years. The advantages of a music education in supporting student development in a wide range of abilities is well known, and as such; all students at Patterson River Secondary College are given the opportunity at Year 7 to learn an instrument. The availability of hired instruments and access to free lessons means that our intake of Year 7 students is consistently strong and has seen steady growth in recent years, alongside general school numbers.
Our instrumental music program is concert band focused and consists of 150 students on average. We are an active program with a dedication to playing at school events, primary schools and local community events. A dedicated staff of instrumental music teachers run rehearsals and lessons for a range of bands and ensembles which represent the finest of our school values.
Responsibilities
The successful applicant will need to instruct individual and group lessons in trumpet and trombone from Year 7 to VCE and run a range of ensembles.
Job responsibilities may include:
* Directing brass ensembles
* Performing stocktake of brass instruments
* Managing the instrumental assets register spreadsheet
* Attending evening/weekend performances as directed.
* Attending music camp and other school events/excursions.
* Participating in SEVR music events.
* Assisting the Music manager with office administration as required.
* Performing in the school bi-annual production band.
* Marking attendance and lesson timetabling on Compass.
* Completing semester-based reporting on Compass.
Who May Apply
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
Diversity and Inclusion
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via
Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
Child Safe Standards
Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
DE Values
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:
Other Information
* All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
* Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
* A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
* Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at
Location Profile
Patterson River Secondary College is a friendly, high performing school. We work to create a supportive and productive learning community where students are challenged by high expectations and encouraged to achieve their personal best in all endeavours. Our College values of Persistence, Excellence, Community & Respect guide our decision making and actions. Patterson River has close connections with the community and sees itself as an important hub of the local community.
Set next to the Seaford Wetlands and within walking distance of the beach, our school enjoys beautiful surrounds. Our grounds are spacious and contain several landscaped courtyards which provide attractive shaded seating areas for our students. Student learning takes place in a safe and stimulating environment with a range of modern facilities which include a three-court basketball stadium, Performing Arts Centre, Senior School Centre, Year 7, Year 8, and Year 9 learning centres along with a new STEM centre, food rooms and community room. Staff are provided with free out of hours access to our new weights and circuit gym.
The school offers a wide range of programs to support student learning, including:
* Diverse elective and VCE subject offerings
* Integrated, thematic & multi-award-winning Year 9 Program (Learning 4 Life)
* Large Instrumental Music Program
* Established VCE VM Program
* EXCEL Academic Program
* EXCEL Sport Program
* VET (Patterson River Secondary College is the lead school for the $20m Frankston START Trade Training Centre)
* Frankston Tech School
* Doctors in Secondary Schools Program
* PLC link School for the Bayside Peninsula Area
* Hub School for the Head Start program for Bayside Peninsula Area
* State-of-the-art STEM Centre
The College¿s leadership structure is aligned to the following areas of responsibility led by an Assistant Principal:
* Excellence in Teaching & Learning (Curriculum Operations)
* Positive Climate for Student Learning (Student Operations)
* Community Engagement & Support Services (School Operations)
The current Student Family Occupation & Education (SFOE) Index is The College enjoys a positive school climate and student connectedness, with staff, student and parent opinion surveys all reporting results which place the College in the top quartiles in state-wide comparisons.
College tours can be arranged by contacting:
* Daniel Dew (College Principal)
Further information about our College can be found by visiting our website (including Strategic Plan and Annual Report) or newsletters via:
Applications close Wednesday 25 February 2026 at 11.59pm
Posted
29 January 2026