Job no: 508396
Work type: ongoing part-time
Location: Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
Categories: Other
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.

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Arts Learning Officer to join the CAPTIVATE team on a permanent part-time basis.

• Percussion Tutor – 1 Day per week (Permanent Part-Time position

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Arts Learning Officer to join the CAPTIVATE team on a permanent part-time basis.

• Percussion Tutor – 1 Day per week (Permanent Part-Time position)

The Percussion Tutor undertakes the following 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.

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 nee