We are seeking to establish a pool of various specialty Instrumental Music Teachers within our regional sites for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2027 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Instrumental Music School Services (IMSS) is a large service provider which works across metropolitan and country primary and secondary schools. Our purpose is to provide quality teaching and stimulating enrichment opportunities supporting every instrumental music student to realise their full potential. IMSS service is guided by our school plan as well as overarching Department policies and procedures. Our vision at IMSS is to provide a rich environment where students have opportunities and pathways for inspiration, success in music and personal excellence.

IMSS teachers deliver lessons under the IMSS Whole School Teaching and Learning Program, and the IMSS Pedagogical Framework which includes the aspects Play/sing from Notation, Play/sing by Ear, Play/sing from Memory and Improvisation. These are developed from the WA Curriculum, The Arts (Music) and Department of Education Strategic Directions. IMSS teachers are supported to deliver the aligned teaching and learning program including common assessments which inform ongoing teaching practice and effective and educative feedback to students, parents, and schools. Formal and informal reporting is an essential element of the role. Instrumental lessons are delivered alongside the classroom music program in partner schools.

Find out more about our school by visiting www.education.wa.edu.au/instrumental-music or Schools Online

The Role





We are building a pool of passionate and skilled instrumental music teachers including the following learning areas:

- Voice
- Percussion
- Contemporary Guitar
- Contemporary Bass
- Classical Guitar
- Woodwind
- Strings (Great Southern only)
- Brass

We also welcome applications from qualified teachers of other instruments. If you have the skills and experience to deliver high-quality instrumental music tuition, we'd love to hear from you.

Appointments from this pool may be available in the following regions:

- Great Southern region
- South West region
- Kimberely region
- Mid West region
- Goldfields – Esperance region
- Pilbara region
- Wheatbelt region

In your application, please indicate which learning area you are willing to teach and what region.

As an Instrumental Music Teacher with IMSS, you would deliver engaging, inclusive and high-quality music tuition across a range of Western Australian public school contexts, demonstrating the Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice and Professional Engagement expected of teachers.

You will ideally:

- Apply effective instrumental music pedagogy, including repertoire, learning by ear, memory and improvisation.
- Differentiate teaching to meet diverse student needs, abilities and backgrounds.
- Plan, teach,



assess and provide feedback to support student growth and engagement.
- Direct ensembles within your instrumental area, such as concert bands, rock bands, orchestras or choirs.
- Work flexibly and independently across schools while building positive professional relationships.
- Display strong interpersonal and ICT skills and a commitment to ongoing professional learning.
- Indicate the learning areas and instrumental disciplines you are willing and qualified to teach.

IMSS provides opportunities for career development, collaboration and collegial connection within a passionate team of music educators.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personalbenefits.

Want to know more?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Amanda Johnson, Principal, on (08) 9338 9500 or emailing [email protected].

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

- hold an eligible teacher qualificat

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