Overview
Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Classroom Teacher - Range 2
Occupation: Classroom teacher
Location: Melbourne - Eastern suburbs
Reference:
Location Profile
Applications are invited from suitably qualified instrumental music teachers for a 0.4 EFT Instrumental Music Coordinator in the metropolitan North Eastern Victoria Region (NEVR). The role description and key selection criteria are included below.
The position is effective from 6 October 2025 to 9 April 2027.
The 0.4 allocation will be based at the NEVR Music Office, Mullauna Secondary College, Springfield Road Mitcham. The position requires the successful applicant to be available for the position for a full day to allow for appropriate guidance and training in the role.
The successful applicant will be a member of the metro NEVR Instrumental Music Team and will work collaboratively with the metro NEVR principals' reference group and the NEVR Service Support Branch Manager, to provide support to schools to improve instrumental music program delivery, including provision of professional learning for teachers.
Inquiries should be made to Val Becker: School Hours: Wednesday/Thursday, or out of school hours via email:
PositionInstrumental Music Coordinator positionClassificationClassroom Teacher Range 2Responsible toNEVR Metro Instrumental Music Committee of ManagementTime Fraction0.4 = 2 days per weekSpecial Payment$4,000.00 Special Payment and $2,000.00Travel AllowanceFunded Position6 October 2025 to 9 April 2027Position PurposeThe metro NEVR principals' reference group and regional leadership will provide support to the metro NEVR Instrumental Music Coordination Team in its specific duties to ensure the effective delivery of Instrumental Music Programs in schools across the region. Instrumental Music Coordinators will provide effective leadership and support for instrumental music teachers and schools in the NEVR, collaborating within their own team and with their respective leadership group.
Selection Criteria
SC1 Demonstrated high level of knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated high level of ability to respond to student learning needs.
SC2 Demonstrated high level of ability to plan for and implement high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluate the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth.
SC3 Demonstrated high level of ability to monitor and assess student learning. Demonstrated high level of ability to use data to inform teaching practice and to provide feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.
SC4 Demonstrated high level of interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated high level of ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader school community to support student learning, agency, wellbeing and engagement.
SC5 Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values. Demonstrated high level of ability to reflect upon practice and engage in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.
Role
NEVR Instrumental Coordinator Key Responsibilities
* Contribute to innovation by investigating, identifying, and recommending opportunities for improvement in instrumental music.
* Contribute to the development of team and project plans through specialised knowledge in policy, programs, and initiatives in instrumental music.
* Ensure that the allocated tasks/projects and responsibilities undertaken are of a high quality and achieved within required timelines and make optimal use of available resources.
* Monitor and evaluate issues, consult with stakeholders, and provide advice regarding the provision of instrumental music in the metro NEVR region.
* In consultation with the metro NEVR principals¿ reference group, contribute to the identification of issues by recognising opportunities for improvement and initiating actions to support improvement within NEVR instrumental music programs.
* Ensure that accountabilities and outcomes are met and regularly reported upon.
* Actively participate in the annual Performance and Development Plan review process.
Specific Duties
The metro NEVR principals¿ reference group and regional leadership will provide support to the metro NEVR Instrumental Music Coordination Team in its specific duties to ensure the effective delivery of Instrumental Music Programs in schools across the region. Instrumental Music Coordinators will provide effective leadership and support for instrumental music teachers and schools in the NEVR, collaborating within their own team and with their respective leadership group to:
* Provide a coordinated regional instrumental music program to service the needs of instrumental music teachers and secondary schools and provide advice to the metro NEVR principals¿ reference group and regional leadership regarding instrumental music service needs and issues across the region.
* Provide support and advice regarding the IM staffing needs of schools, teaching allocations, priorities in music education and curriculum issues affecting instrumental music teachers. A working knowledge of contemporary music programs will be advantageous.
* Organise appropriate professional development activities for instrumental music teachers in metro NEVR.
* Provide secondary schools with assistance and advice on all aspects of their instrumental music program to ensure continuous improvement of student learning.
* Assist with the production and maintenance of computer-based written materials and databases related to school music programs and instrumental music staffing. A working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word, Filemaker-Pro and Adobe Design software will be advantageous.
* Manage or assist with NEVR events such as the annual NEVR Youth Concert and workshops and be prepared to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment, including working extended hours and occasional weekends in relation to major projects as needed.
* Regularly produce an NEVR instrumental music teacher newsletter.
* Provide advice to music coordinators/principals regarding the preparation of reports and submissions relevant to instrumental music e.g., the annual IM school survey. This includes overseeing a portfolio of schools and coordinating school visits at least once per year or more often if required. A driver¿s licence and reliable vehicle is essential. Occasional country travel may be necessary.
Other duties as required by the metro NEVR principals' reference group and regional leadership.
The role of classroom teacher may include but is not limited to:
* Direct teaching of groups of students and individual students;
* Contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of a curriculum area or other curriculum program within the school;
* Undertaking other classroom teaching related and organisational duties as determined by the School Principal;
* Participating in activities such as parent/teacher meetings; staff meetings; camps and excursions;
* Undertaking other non-teaching supervisory duties
Responsibilities
NEVR Instrumental Coordinator Key Responsibilities
1. Contribute to innovation by investigating, identifying, and recommending opportunities for improvement in instrumental music.
2. Contribute to the development of team and project plans through specialised knowledge in policy, programs, and initiatives in instrumental music.
3. Ensure that the allocated tasks/projects and responsibilities undertaken are of a high quality and achieved within required timelines and make optimal use of available resources.
4. Monitor and evaluate issues, consult with stakeholders, and provide advice regarding the provision of instrumental music in the metro NEVR region.
5. In consultation with the metro NEVR principals¿ reference group, contribute to the identification of issues by recognising opportunities for improvement and initiating actions to support improvement within NEVR instrumental music programs.
6. Ensure that accountabilities and outcomes are met and regularly reported upon.
7. Actively participate in the annual Performance and Development Plan review process.
Specific Duties
The metro NEVR principals¿ reference group and regional leadership will provide support to the metro NEVR Instrumental Music Coordination Team in its specific duties to ensure the effective delivery of Instrumental Music Programs in schools across the region. Instrumental Music Coordinators will provide effective leadership and support for instrumental music teachers and schools in the NEVR, collaborating within their own team and with their respective leadership group to:
1. Provide a coordinated regional instrumental music program to service the needs of instrumental music teachers and secondary schools and provide advice to the metro NEVR principals¿ reference group and regional leadership regarding instrumental music service needs and issues across the region.
2. Provide support and advice regarding the IM staffing needs of schools, teaching allocations, priorities in music education and curriculum issues affecting instrumental music teachers. A working knowledge of contemporary music programs will be advantageous.
3. Organise appropriate professional development activities for instrumental music teachers in metro NEVR.
4. Provide secondary schools with assistance and advice on all aspects of their instrumental music program to ensure continuous improvement of student learning.
5. Assist with the production and maintenance of computer-based written materials and databases related to school music programs and instrumental music staffing. A working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word, Filemaker-Pro and Adobe Design software will be advantageous.
6. Manage or assist with NEVR events such as the annual NEVR Youth Concert and workshops and be prepared to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment, including working extended hours and occasional weekends in relation to major projects as needed.
7. Regularly produce an NEVR instrumental music teacher newsletter.
8. Provide advice to music coordinators/principals regarding the preparation of reports and submissions relevant to instrumental music e.g., the annual IM school survey. This includes overseeing a portfolio of schools and coordinating school visits at least once per year or more often if required. A driver¿s licence and reliable vehicle is essential. Occasional country travel may be necessary.
Other duties as required by the metro NEVR principals¿ reference group and regional leadership.
The role of classroom teacher may include but is not limited to:
* Direct teaching of groups of students and individual students;
* Contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of a curriculum area or other curriculum program within the school;
* Undertaking other classroom teaching related and organisational duties as determined by the School Principal;
* Participating in activities such as parent/teacher meetings; staff meetings; camps and excursions;
* Undertaking other non-teaching supervisory duties
Who May Apply
Teachers currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and qualified to teach and/or have demonstrated experience in the curriculum area(s) specified for the position.
EEO AND OHS Commitment
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.
The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, 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 family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via
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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
Applicants should contact Patricia Baggs, Instrumental Music Coordinator - School Hours: Wednesday/Thursday, or out of school hours via email: for further information concerning this position.
Applications for this position must be lodged via Recruitment Online by the advertised closing date Thursday, 4 September 2025;
late applications will not be considered.
Applicants are advised to include:
* A cover sheet providing the name of the applicant, record number (where applicable), VIT or WWCC number, home and school email address, telephone number and a telephone number where the applicant can be contacted during business hours.
* A specific response to each of the six selection criteria of no more than one page per criterion.
* A separate curriculum vitae that is a summary of experience and qualifications.
* The names of three referees including contact details, work and mobile phone numbers, email address, current position and relationship to the applicant, and a short explanation as to which selection criteria each referee can best comment on.
Conditions of Employment
* 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
VIT LANTITE
To be eligible for employment, transfer or promotion in the principal or teacher class a person must have provisional or full registration from the Victorian Institute of Teaching. In addition, from 3 August 2020, to be eligible for employment in the principal class or teacher class, a person who graduated from a Victorian Initial Teacher Education program after 1 July 2016, must demonstrate that they have passed the literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education (LANTITE) requirements. This condition is satisfied where the LANTITE requirement is part of the Victorian Initial Teacher Education program completed by the person.
Applications close Thursday 4 September 2025 at 11.59pm
Posted
23 August 2025