Introduction Parade College is a member of the national body of Catholic schools known as Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA). The College aims to help young people grow into well-rounded individuals who will make a meaningful contribution to society. In a vibrant learning community, students are encouraged to explore and develop their talents to the fullest and aim for excellence in all their endeavours. As a long-standing Catholic school in the Edmund Rice tradition, Parade College strives to be a learning community that offers best practice education and pastoral care to its students to foster fullness of life and holistic growth for all. Parade College is the oldest Edmund Rice School in Australia, dating back to 1871, and has a proud history of excellence in the education and pastoral care. Parade offers a multitude of curriculum options for students, whatever their interest may be; from academic, sporting, music, visual arts and trade options. The College is pleased to announce, our VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM) program at Parade College has become co-educational in 2025. The College welcomes full-time female student enrolments for the first time in our long history, into Year 11 in 2025. Starting in Term 1 2025, our VCE Vocational Major program, based at our Preston campus, has expanded our student offerings by introducing a new Tertiary Pathways Program. The Tertiary Pathways Program includes a second stream of our highly successful Sport Academy, along with a new Business Academy. Both academies provide a bespoke educational opportunity that allow students to gain direct entry into a number of undergraduate tertiary courses at La Trobe University upon completion of the two-year course. The professional environment for staff at Parade College emphasises innovation, the importance of lifelong learning and quality relationships between staff, students and the College community. Description We are seeking an experienced and passionate Director of Music, preferably with a proven success as a leader of a large school-based music program, to facilitate, support and enhance music education and performance through our school based music program that promotes excellence. Working with the Learning Area Leader, Visual Arts and Drama, the Director of Music is responsible for leading and managing a high quality music program and team of music educators, creating and maintaining an environment for best practice and performance. They will lead all aspects of the Music program and work collaboratively with all members of the Music Department; classroom, instrumental and administrative staff. They will be a musician with a proven record as a leader of a large school-based music program which promotes excellence in music education and performance. Responsibilities of the role will include: Lead and inspire all staff members of Parade College’s Music Department Organise the yearly music calendar of events, in consultation with music staff and the College Leadership Team Oversee the lesson timetabling of all instrumental lessons across the College Effectively plan for and manage the School’s extensive performance calendar including concerts, recitals and assemblies Working in collaboration with the Productions Facilitator and team on College Musical and Dram Productions Implement strategies and expectations which promote a positive learning environment Provide students with a child-safe environment The leadership appointment is for a two year term available for a Term 4 2025 commencement (or by negotiation), with an ongoing teaching position associated with this appointment. This leadership position attracts a Position of Leadership Allowance and generous time release per cycle. Please view the Position Description for further details about the role and the selection criteria. Skills And Experiences Application Requirements In preparing an application, please read the advertisement and position description carefully to ensure that you can demonstrate your ability to meet the position requirements and have a good understanding of the role. Applications must include: a covering letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria ; together with a current Curriculum Vitae . Applications should be addressed to the Principal and submitted via the Employment Page on the College website: https://www.parade.vic.edu.au/school/employment . For enquiries please contact the Director of Human Resources via email: hr@parade.vic.edu.au, or phone: 94683300. APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 4:00pm on Tuesday 5 August. This community is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care. Parade College acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work. Parade College is an Equal Opportunity Employer
