Role Description

Regional Music Coordinator

Job Ad Reference Job Evaluation No. Work Unit Location Classification Job Type Salary Range Contact Officer Contact Telephone Closing Date NCR40035/11E 101258 TRIM No. 11/12995 Education Queensland North Coast Region Stream 3 /DSL1 /DSL2 /DSL3 (Teachers' Award State) Temporary fulltime from 14/03/2011 09/03/2012 $93 105 $98 020 per annum
Plus superannuation contributions of up to 12.75% of your annual salary.

Mark Rewald (07) 4154 0316 Monday, 21st February 2011

Your employer
The Department of Education and Training (DET) seeks to engage Queenslanders in lifelong learning by providing high quality, accessible services to the state's education and training sectors. DET is a diverse organisation with the largest workforce in the state. We provide services through three broad service delivery areas: The Office for Early Childhood Education and Care leads early childhood development and education policy and regulates the provision of childcare services. Education Queensland Division delivers high quality education to more than 70 percent of all Queensland school students at prep, primary and secondary levels. Training Queensland and Skills Queensland work with industry to build a world class training and skilling system to skill Queenslanders including the management of 13 TAFE institutes, regulation of the states apprenticeship and traineeship system, regulation of registered training organisations and the development of industry engagement models to ensure industry collaboration in Queenslands training and skilling system.

Schools are the focus of expertise in learning. They perform a vital role in providing opportunities to students to acquire knowledge and understanding, pursue special interests, strive to achieve excellence and develop social and vocational skills. Their core business is providing a learning program for students to achieve system wide and school based learning outcomes. Schools also aim to facilitate and support participation among parents, students, administrators, teachers and others in the school community and between the school and departmental support structures. Teachers play a key role in delivery of quality education to students and will contribute towards: excellence in education through commitment to excellence in teaching and learning respected curriculum that helps students to live happily and productively in their own and the global society fair and equitable work practices productive partnerships that ensure that as an organisation Education Queensland Division stays focused on our goals and is able to achieve those goals effectively responsible school management responsive and helpful strategic management.

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For more information about the department, please visit our website at www.det.qld.gov.au

Your opportunity
As the Regional Music Coordinator (RMC) you will: Play a vital role in delivering the vision of Education Queensland. The leadership of the RMC is critical to improving the educational outcomes of students in the Instrumental Music Program in schools. Focus on developing the quality of teaching and learning as well as nurturing positive relationships between students, teachers and stakeholders.

The Regional Music Coordinator reports directly to the Regional Director / Assistant Regional Director or the Program Manager and any relevant regional governance groups on all aspects of the role. The RMC also reports to principals in conjunction with school program delivery processes and staff management and development issues.

Your role
You will have responsibility for leading the following activities and delivery of the following key tasks: LEADERSHIP Lead the instrumental music program across primary and secondary schools in the Region to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focussed on providing quality learning outcomes for all students. Provide professional supervision and support for Instrumental Music Teachers. Provide curriculum leadership to instrumental music teachers to improve student learning outcomes. Uphold the Music Program as a value based, ethical and moral activity. Embed socially just practices in all musical activities.

PROFESSIONAL SUPERVISION AND SUPPORT Provide professional supervision and support to Instrumental Music Teachers, and management of the overall performance for these teachers in primary and secondary sectors. Provide advice and support to principals in relation to school based music programs. Monitor the Instrumental Music Program alignment with appropriate professional standards, and in conjunction with regional officers and principals, work constructively and collegially to overcome issues Set high and achievable standards for student and staff performance. Support principals and teachers in implementation of the Instrumental Music program, including curriculum, pedagogy, resourcing, recruitment of students, assessment and implementation of the Instrumental Music Curriculum Guide. http://iwww.qed.qld.gov.au/strategic/eppr/curriculum/crppr006/curriculumguide.pdf Facilitate targeted and quality professional development for instrumental music teachers addressing instrumental pedagogy, through professional development seminars, programs, networks and modelling. Provide direct support to teachers in their teaching practice. Develop future leadership capacity in the Instrumental Music Program Demonstrate specialised knowledge of at least one area of the Instrumental Music Program (Brass, Percussion, Strings or Woodwind) as well as conducting ensembles. Actively participate in and engender an attitude of life long learning and ongoing professional development within instrumental music fields.

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Human Resources

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Manage staffing for the Instrumental Music Program in a Region, ensuring departmental and music specific policies and procedures are developed and aligned with appropriate compliances. Manage complex and unique instrumental music resources to achieve the instrumental music program goals, including Music Resource Centres. Manage the recruitment, appointment, and allocation of Instrumental Music Teachers, also assisting with state wide recruitment and selection to ensure professional standards. Establish procedures to monitor the efficiency, effectiveness and quality of systems in use and recommend improvements where necessary.

Events Contribute to the policy making process by participating in workshops, attending conferences and analysing reports regarding school music. Ensure broad participation and/or representation of regional schools and students in specialist programs and events including Fanfare, eisteddfods, festivals, Creative Generation Excellence Awards in Instrumental Music (MOST), and area music camps and workshops.

PARTNERSHIPS Actively seek and form partnerships with community groups, arts industry and tertiary institutions, parent groups, and other government agencies to further the goals of the instrumental music program. Deliver presentations to a range of committees, music organisations, and other groups regarding the necessary roles and responsibilities of music teachers in the primary and secondary curricula, and pedagogy. Remain futures oriented and strategic as an underlying strategy to further instrumental music goals. Maintain a thorough understanding of appropriate legislation and policies that impact on musical activities in schools. Represent the region at conferences, on committees and in other forums as required. Full registration or eligibility for full registration as a teacher in Queensland. Information on registration requirements is available at enquiries@qct.edu.au or on toll free 1300 720 944.

A mandatory requirement of this role is:

How you will be assessed

Your application should specifically address each selection criterion listed below. Within the context of the role described above, the ideal applicant will be someone who has the following key attributes 1. Demonstrated capacity to provide curriculum leadership leading to the achievement of quality learning outcomes for all students participating in the Instrumental Music Program. 2. Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and the capacity to develop and sustain productive relationships within and beyond the school community. 3. Demonstrated capacity to provide professional supervision and support to Instrumental Music Teachers and other stakeholders. 4. Capacity to use strategic thinking and analytical skills to contribute to educational outcomes at a regional level. 5. Demonstrated support for and the capacity to develop and maintain an organisational culture based on ethical professional and personal behaviours and corporate values. Please note: The final criterion will be addressed through referee reports and elaborated on at interview (do not write to this in your written application).

Additional information

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This temporary role has been created with project funding. Continuation of the role beyond the advertised period is dependent on ongoing funding. The department prefers that school based classified officers serve a minimum of two (2) years from the date of appointment to the position and location. For further information refer to the Applicant Information Package and the conditions of employment for teachers. The department is committed to the provision of quality educational opportunities to all Queenslanders, in rural, urban and remote areas of the state. To assist in this, the department has statewide transfer guidelines and it is a requirement of permanent employment that employees may be required to serve anywhere in the state. All teachers are likely to be required to transfer at some stage during their career. Teachers who are not registered under the Education (Queensland College of Teachers) Act 2005, but who have been cleared by the Queensland College of Teachers for temporary employment in Queensland schools, are subject to a working with children check as part of the employment screening process. The department is legally obliged to warn applicants that it is an offence for a disqualified person to sign a blue card application form. Further details regarding this check may be obtained by accessing www.ccypcg.qld.gov.au/ or www.bluecard.qld.gov.au/ . A non-smoking policy applies in Queensland government buildings, offices and motor vehicles. The department will initiate a criminal history check by the Queensland Police Service on the nominated applicant if they do not hold current full registration as a teacher in Queensland. A discipline history check may be initiated on the successful applicant. If the successful applicant has been engaged as a lobbyist, a statement of their employment is required. You may be required to complete a period of probation in accordance with the Public Service Act 2008. Staff are required to actively participate in consultation and communication with supervisors and management regarding health, safety and wellbeing issues and comply with all provisions of the relevant workplace health and safety legislation and related health, safety and wellbeing responsibilities and procedures developed by the department. You will work for an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. We respect professionalism, embrace diversity and a balance between work and life commitments. You will be actively supported as an individual and will have access to a range of flexible work options, an employee assistance program and learning and development opportunities. For further information refer to the Department of Education and Trainings Applicant Information Bulletin (available through www.jobs.qld.gov.au and searching on a specific Job Ad Reference). For further information regarding applying for teaching positions, refer to the Department of Education and Trainings teacher employment information at www.education.qld.gov.au/hr/recruitment/apply . Applicants are to submit a brief resume; contact details for 2 referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor); a completed referee report; and a maximum 1 page per criterion written response outlining your suitability for the role with specific reference to selection criteria 1 to 4 under How you will be assessed

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