• Cairns
• Full Time

The Opportunity:

We are currently seeking applications for the full time role of Music Program Director to join our dedicated team in Cairns.

The Music Program Director works closely with the Coen and Hope Vale classroom music teachers, our partners Queensland Music Festival, the school Principals and the Project Owner of the CYAAA Music Program 2019 improvement project and the Comprehensive Music Program innovation project.

The responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to:

• Program Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Program monitoring and reporting
• Coordinating and teaching Instrumental Music
• Coordinate Band Camp and other performances
• Stakeholder engagement

We are looking for a self-confident, results-driven individual with excellent time management and organisation skills who has the ability to work in an extremely busy environment and manage conflicting priorities.

About us:

The Cape York Aboriginal Australian Academy (CYAAA) is part of Good to Great Schools Australia (GGSA); a not-for-profit in a unique partnership with Education Queensland for 2 primary school campuses at Coen and Hope Vale in Cape York. The Academy aims to close the academic achievement gap between Indigenous and mainstream students and to support Cape York's children bi-cultural identity.

Our Coen and Hope Vale campuses have implemented the Direct Instruction (DI) model developed by Siegfried Englemann and the Explicit Direct Instruction (EDI) model developed by John Hollingsworth and Dr Silvia Ybarra.  Both campuses also use the 6C education model; Childhood, Class, Club, Culture, Civics and Community, which include programs rich in local culture, music, art, physical and outdoor education, with a strong attention to student welfare and personal development.

Music holds a significant place in the CYAAA curricular and co-curricular program. We understand the importance of fostering creativity and imagination, and providing opportunities for self-expression.

By being part of Cape York Aboriginal Australian Academy, you'll be helping to fulfil our dream to bring the gift of music to children all around Australia. Furthermore, the ability of music to improve academic results means that you'll also be helping students develop their full potential to excel in academic work.

Essential Criteria:

• Minimum of 3 year's work experience working as an instrumental teacher/instructor
• Current full registration or eligibility for full registration, as a teacher in Queensland
• Possession of a relevant education or teaching degree from a recognised tertiary institution, and a demonstrated high level commitment to develop and maintain professional knowledge and skills
• Possession of a qualification in music from a recognised tertiary institution
• Ability to use a variety of instruments
• Experience teaching instrumental music
• Experience organising and teaching a band and choir
• Experience organising performances and band camp
• Ability to obtain a working with children check (QLD Blue Card) and Federal Police check

Desirable Criteria:

• Understanding of the political and legal framework in which the organisation operates
• Knowledge of Cape York Peninsula; its peoples, cultures and environments

We offer rewarding careers for outstanding professionals, ongoing learning and development opportunities, a collaborative culture with flexible and agile work practices that focus on driving innovation.

Please provide a resume and cover letter that addresses the essential criteria above. Your cover letter should also outline your skills and qualifications and how you see yourself contributing to Good to Great Schools Australia's success.