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POSITION DESCRIPTION
BAND B-6
SECTION A: GENERAL INFORMATION
Position Title:
Position Focus:
Classification:
Location:
Period of Appointment:
Head of Music
Fraction of Time
1.0
Music
Band B-5
BRIGHTON SECONDARY SCHOOL
From 28/01/2016
To
20/01/2021
CONTEXT OF THE POSITION
The Department for Education and Child Development (DECD) is entrusted by the South Australian
community to work together with young people and their families to lead and deliver high quality public
education and care.
DECD is a diverse organisation made up of local school, preschool and care communities that are
open to all. Schools respect the local ethos, culture, history, vision and values within their own distinct
community, providing all students the opportunity to excel.
The school context is defined by the Governing/School Council constitution, the School Context
Statement, Site Improvement Plan, Annual Reports and other planning documentation. The School
Context statement and other general information about the school is available on the school’s website.
Students in Year 8 and 9 have iPads, and students from Year 10 to 12 have MacBook Pros to use in
class and at home. There is a focus on inquiry and the development of a creative curriculum across
all subjects. Brighton has expanded with a 21st Century Learning Centre, updated Science, PE and
Home Economics facilities and a 400 seat Concert Hall. Brighton Secondary School is a lead school
for the F1 in Schools and Submarines in Schools programs.
Statistics Relevant to the Position
Index of Educational Disadvantage:
7
Total Student Enrolment (Feb approx.):
1520
Total Teaching Staff (Feb approx. FTE.):
100
(including 20 leaders)
SECTION B: ROLE DESCRIPTION
POSITION OF BAND B-6
The position is classified as Band B-6 by virtue of the requirement to provide leadership of significant
whole school programs or functional areas in schools. Refer to Table 3 in Schedule 5 of the 2012
Enterprise Agreement for further clarification.
A School Leader Band B-6 will be involved in the analysis of the needs of students and the translation
of DECD educational policy and frameworks into appropriate education programs to meet the needs of
all students.
A School Leader Band B-6 will be an active contributor to whole school leadership.
Typically a School Leader Band B-6 will be accountable for the effective management of the teaching
staff and/or resources of a defined area of the school's operation and for the oversight and leadership
of the educational programs provided utilising these resources.
Work Level Definitions
Required Knowledge and Experience
- Demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of several areas of expertise and detailed understanding
of the relationship to other areas of expertise
- Has prior successful experience in school-wide educational leadership
Autonomy
- Authorised to make significant decisions relating to the area of designated responsibility within
the framework of the school's strategic plan, policies and budget
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Responsibility and Accountability
- Has delegated accountability for significant school programs or functional areas
- Contributes to the overall management of the school through active leadership in policy
formulation and decision making
Working Relationships
- Reports directly to the principal
- Cultivates and influences the professional practices of a significant component of the
personnel at the school
- Provides direct performance and development support for a number of other leaders
- Accountable for a significant proportion of school staff
Role Diversity
- Has responsibility within key school programs or functional areas
- Undertakes a significant diversity of tasks to contribute to whole-school leadership
Complexity in the Role
- Leads whole school improvement by using high creativity, innovation, and breaking with the
past to create new modes of operating
- Responsible for multiple improvement projects
- Focus of role is on leadership to transform practices or processes i.e. cultural leadership
Resource Management
- Delegated to make significant decisions regarding the staff and budget relating to the area of
designated responsibility
- Entrusted to use the available resources to deliver the best organisational outcomes
Strategic Outcomes Required
- Shapes and leads the strategic directions of the school in the area of responsibility
- Inspires the sense and purpose of the school’s vision and goals
- Leads whole-school improvement
General Requirements
All DECD employees are expected to uphold the Code of Ethics for the South Australian Public
Sector. Note: A copy of the code and related information for DECD employees is available at:
http://www.decd.sa.gov.au/hrstaff/default.asp?id=40762&navgrp=361
Employees have a responsibility to ensure they are aware of, properly administer and comply with all
legislation and regulations relevant to the performance of their duties and/or their role including equal
opportunity and relevant workplace health and safety legislation and related departmental
responsibilities and procedures, including child safety.
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Summary of Key Responsibilities
School leaders have specific designated areas of assigned responsibility.
School leaders may carry out teaching duties pursuant to the conditions of the Enterprise Agreement.
(Brief role description – 5 dot points or less)
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Provide innovative educational leadership and effective management of human, physical and
financial resources for the Music Program
Provide innovative leadership in relation to Music curriculum development an implementation
for world-class learning
Promote the Special Interest Music Centre local, nationally and internationally
Effectively organise, direct and conduct ensembles and both national and international tours
for Music ensembles
Other duties as may be required by the Principal
Reporting/Working Relationships
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Responsible to the Principal
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As a member of the Principal Team, provide leadership of the Special Interest Music Centre in
accordance with the school’s Strategic Plan
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Support the development of Music programs in neighbouring DECD Primary and Secondary
schools
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Work collaboratively with other Special Interest Music Centres to ensure that the DECD is
kept informed of the latest national and international trends in Music education
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Work in collaboration with a House Leader to monitor the wellbeing, academic progress and
behaviour of students
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Work with other members of the Leadership team to manage special events
Specific Requirements
Some out of hours work will be required. International, inter/intrastate travel may be required
For a Deputy Principal Position:
 Provides leadership and management across the school.
 Deputises for the principal in his / her absence.
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SECTION C: RESULTS TO BE ACHIEVED
School leaders are required to provide both leadership and management in a school, an alliance or
cooperative of schools, or a unit attached to a school.
Statement of Key Outcomes
(Group into major areas of responsibility/activity (with headings if preferred))
INNOVATIVE LEADERSHIP
 The Special Interest Music Centre is recognised and promoted as a centre for musical
excellence
 Innovative and effective music programs are developed, implemented, monitored and
reviewed
 Human, physical and financial resources for the Music Program are effectively managed
CURRICULUM AND WORLD CLASS LEARNERS
 Learners are supported through use of contemporary pedagogy and technology
 The Head of Music is a model for others in exemplary teaching and administration
PARTNERSHIPS
 Neighbouring school are supported in developing and strengthening their Music Program
 DECD is provided with advice in relation to the latest National and International trends in
Music education
EVENT MANAGEMENT
 The outstanding record of achievement of the Special Interest Music Centre, its choirs and
instrumental ensembles is maintained and further developed through tours
 Special events are managed and are of a high standard
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SECTION D: PERSON SPECIFICATION
ELIGIBILITY
Appropriate check box (external or internal) must be selected
☒Externally advertised positions
Applicants do not need to be currently employed in DECD. However, applicants must be either
currently registered or able to be registered to teach in South Australia, and meet DECD’ minimum
employment requirements before taking up an appointment.
Minimum DECD requirements include:
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Recognised teaching qualifications and registration as a teacher in South Australia;
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an active on-line application in the Employable Teacher Register (ETR);
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a cleared DECD Employment Declaration;
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Australian residency or current work permit;
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Reporting Abuse and Neglect training; and
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an approved First Aid certificate.
NOTE: For positions with a period of appointment of 12 months or less the minimum DECD
requirements above must be current at the time of lodging the application.
At the conclusion of a term of appointment:
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permanent DECD employees will be placed according to the terms of their substantive
appointment and the policies in operation at the time;
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employees originally from other public sector organisations with a right of return, will be
managed according to the provisions of the Public Sector Act 2009 (SA) and any applicable
public sector determination or policies;
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applicants who are not permanent employees of DECD do not hold placement rights with
DECD at the conclusion of the appointment.
DECD is an equal opportunity employer.
☐Positions of 12 months or less advertised internally at the site
Commences in the current year:
Applicants must be in a permanent, PAT, TPT or temporary (contract) position (not TRT) at this
worksite during the period for which applications are being accepted for the position.
Please note: If a teacher in a temporary appointment at the site is the successful applicant for a
position that extends beyond the term of their original appointment to the school, the original
appointment will not be automatically extended.
Commences in the following year:
Applicants must have a guaranteed placement at the worksite at the beginning of that school year.
Teachers who are currently in a temporary position or TRT role in a school are not guaranteed a
teaching position in that school for the following year. These teachers cannot apply for leadership
positions being advertised internally with a commencement date during the following year.
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SELECTION CRITERIA
In addressing these criteria, it is essential that applicants provide evidence which demonstrates their
personal skills and abilities, knowledge and experience.
These should be developed with reference to the role statement and school’s context statement.
Essential Requirements
(Maximum of 6 criteria)
Personal Skills and Abilities
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Demonstrated high-level skills in establishing sound, effective and collaborative working
relationships with staff, students, parents and members of the community
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Demonstrated excellence in personal musicianship which commands the respect of other Music
teachers and the wider professional musical community, including the ability to conduct
ensembles at a high level of performance
Knowledge
 A knowledge of secondary Music curricula and an understanding of the range and needs and
abilities of Music students, especially the musically gifted.
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An understanding of the Holdfast Partnership Strategic Plan, the DECD and Brighton Secondary
Strategic Plans and relevant policies as a basis for continual improvement
Experience (including community experience)
 Demonstrated high order curriculum, educational and organisational leadership focussed on
school improvement
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Demonstrated success at a high level of a Music teacher in modelling and promoting effective
teaching and learning practices to meet the needs of contemporary learners
Desirable Requirements
(Maximum of 2 criteria)
Desirable requirements will only be used as a final determinant in distinguishing between applicants
who have otherwise met all the essential criteria to an equivalent degree.
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Demonstrated experience in musical public performance
APPLICATION
Appropriate check box (full or modified) must be selected
☒Full Application
The length of the written application and CV should each generally not exceed 1,500 words. (Refer to
Merit Instruction 5 http://www.decd.sa.gov.au/hrstaff/pages/recruitment/meritdocs/)
☐Modified Application (for positions of 12 months or less)
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