Classroom Teacher - Music Teacher / Co-ordinator

Department of Education Victoria – Cobram VIC

3d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Cobram Secondary College is growing and we¿re looking for a music teacher who wants to grow with us.

With 515 students (up from 317 in 2019), our momentum is strong. Our vision is clear: Creating the Community of Tomorrow.

This is more than a teaching role. You¿ll teach music and take the lead in shaping where our music program goes next. e.g. classroom music, VCE, instrumental, bands, performances

With over half our staff early in their careers, we are intentionally developing our next generation of middle leaders. This role is a real step into that space.

We’re particularly interested in:

- Experienced music teachers ready to step into a co-ordinator or leadership role

Teachers or musicians

Why Cobram?

- Tree-change lifestyle on the Murray River
- Affordable housing (home ownership is realistic here)

Strong community connection and belonging

What we offer

- Dedicated mentoring for all new staff
- A genuinely collegiate and supportive culture
- Ongoing qualified learning and career pathways

Assistance with relocation and housing

Be part of something bigger

At Cobram Secondary College, you¿re not just joining a school. You¿re helping shape a thriving rural community and the future of education.

School tours are encouraged. Learn more via our website or Facebook, or come and see for yourself. You won¿t be disappointed.

Selection Criteria

SC1 Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills.



Demonstrated experience in responding to student learning needs.

SC2 Demonstrated experience in planning for and implementing high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluating the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth.

SC3 Demonstrated experience in monitoring and assessing student learning. Demonstrated experience in using data to inform teaching practice and providing feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.

SC4 Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining 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 experience in reflecting upon practice and engaging in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.

Role

The classroom teacher classification comprises two salary ranges- range 1 and range 2.The primary focus of the classroom teacher is on the planning,



preparation and teaching of programs to achieve specific student outcomes.The classroom teacher engages in critical reflection and inquiry in order to improve knowledge and skills to effectively engage students and improve their learning.

As the classroom teacher gains experience his or her contribution to the school program beyond the classroom increases. All classroom teachers may be required to undertake other duties in addition to their rostered teaching duties provided the responsibility is appropriate to the salary range, qualifications, training and experience of the teacher.

Classroom teacher Range 2

Range 2 classroom teachers play a significant role in assisting the school to improve student performance and educational outcomes determined by the school strategic plan and state-wide priorities and contributing to the development and implementation of school policies and priorities.

A critical component of this work will focus on increasing the knowledge base of staff within their school about student learning and high quality instruction to assist their school to define quality teacher practice.

Range 2 classroom teachers will be expected to:

- Have the content knowledge and pedagogical practice to meet the diverse needs of all students
- Model exemplary classroom practice and mentor/coach other teachers in the school to engage in critical reflection of their practice and to support staff to expand their capacity
- Provide expert advice about the content, processes and strategies that will shape individual and school professional learning
- Supervise and train one or more student teachers
- Assist staff to use student data to inform teaching approaches that enable targets related to improving student learning outcomes to be achieved.

Classroom teacher Range 1

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📌 Classroom Teacher (Cobram)
🏢 Department of Education Victoria
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