Arts Learning Officer - Woodwind Tutor

CAPTIVATE is the creative and performing arts program for Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD). We provide learning and performance opportunities for students and connect them with Australia’s leading creative arts professionals and their wealth of experience and networks. 

At CSPD we are committed to responding to the needs of students in a world that is changing rapidly. With over 5000 passionate employees located across 84 primary and secondary schools, we have the intent and the resources to transform the learning and unlock the full potential of each of our 40,000 plus students. We are always on the lookout for top talent to help us achieve our strategic goal of inspiring the future, through quality catholic schooling and by strengthening the professional lives of our employees.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Arts Learning Officer to join the CAPTIVATE team on a temporary part-time basis. The ability to teach multiple instruments is desirable.

• Woodwind Tutor – 2 Days per week (Temporary Part-Time position till the end of Term 4).
  

Responsibilities:

• Provide instrument-specific teaching to students both in small groups and, where requested, individually on a weekly basis both during school time and before or after school depending on spacing availability and student timetables.
  
  

• Provide regular feedback to students and biannual reports to parents.
  
  

• Provide instrument-specific knowledge to develop ensembles in both rehearsal and performance before and after school.
  
  

• Provide instrument-specific knowledge to support the work of the Specialist Teacher in the delivery of classroom-based band programs on a weekly basis during school time.
  
  

• Willingness and ability to deliver the classroom program when the assigned Specialist Teacher is away.
  
  

• Lead ensembles and workshops under the guidance of the Specialist Teacher both during school time and after school.
  

• Provide assessment, maintenance and cleaning, tagging and logging of instruments.

About You:

To be successful you will demonstrate alignment to our purpose and values, together with:

• Sound understanding of the learning environments, lesson plans, use of technology, teaching practices and delivery of assessment and learning feedback
  

• Demonstrated ability to work creatively and constructively to support diverse need

Qualifications, Accreditations & Experience

• Relevant demonstrated experience
  

• Working with Children Check clearance

Child Safeguarding Statement

This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment including a valid Working with Children Check and adoption and compliance with CSPDs Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Students and Children. For more information, please visit The Office of The Children's Guardian here. Applicants wishing to work in any of the schools within the Diocese, either as a casual, temporary or full time employee, must be classified with the CSPD. If you are not already classified, you will need to complete the online registration for teachers process found on the CSPD Website.