The Musical Director’s position is currently vacant!
The hours are 4 hours per week during term time. Please see attached job description and email CV to enquiry@ncam.ac.nz if interested in any part of the job description.
Director of Music - North Canterbury Academy of Music
The North Canterbury Academy of Music Inc (NCAM) is a not-for-profit community organisation that has provided an innovative programme of instrumental, choral tuition and music-making since 1983. Our aim is to provide a well-rounded musical education to our students and families as we believe that music can make a positive difference in people’s lives.
The North Canterbury Academy of Music Inc (NCAM) operates a Ministry of Education sponsored ‘out of hours’ music tuition programme based in studios at the Rangiora Town Hall and is hosted by Kaiapoi High School (KHS). The programme, which caters to between 120-140 students, is funded partly by the Ministry and partly by member subscriptions. Lessons are both class/ensemble based and one to one.
Key responsibilities
The hours are 4 hours per week during term time. Please see attached job description and email CV to enquiry@ncam.ac.nz if interested in any part of the job description.
Director of Music - North Canterbury Academy of Music
The North Canterbury Academy of Music Inc (NCAM) is a not-for-profit community organisation that has provided an innovative programme of instrumental, choral tuition and music-making since 1983. Our aim is to provide a well-rounded musical education to our students and families as we believe that music can make a positive difference in people’s lives.
The North Canterbury Academy of Music Inc (NCAM) operates a Ministry of Education sponsored ‘out of hours’ music tuition programme based in studios at the Rangiora Town Hall and is hosted by Kaiapoi High School (KHS). The programme, which caters to between 120-140 students, is funded partly by the Ministry and partly by member subscriptions. Lessons are both class/ensemble based and one to one.
Key responsibilities
- Assessing and hiring part-time music tutors.
- Attend the studios regularly during lessons and rehearsals to establish a visible presence at the Academy to
families and tutors – at least one day of the week each term. - Actively promote participation in the Academy Orchestra (in newsletter and personally where
appropriate). - Setting concert schedule, after discussion with committee and tutors, and attending performances.
- Organisation/management, in consultation with committee and tutors, of concerts, particularly the mid-
year performance week concert and the end of year “Showcase Concert.” - Administration of Practical and Theory exams.
- Arranging the tutor payroll with KHS.
- Reporting to the Ministry of Education.
- Liaison with Community Facilities Co-ordinator at Waimakariri District Council (room bookings/lease
negotiation). - Liaison with the Principal, Principal’s Assistant and HOD Music at KHS
- Reporting to the NCAM Committee at meetings.
Qualifications/Experience
- Able to demonstrate a broad musical knowledge and be able to assess student progress and tutor capability
- Music education experience and knowledge of effective music pedagogy
- Able to network with and recruit instrument specific tutors
- Some knowledge of Music Technology
- Practical administration experience
- Able to establish and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
The programme is funded for 99 director hours and per year. In addition, NCAM also funds a further 37 hours. Workflow can be uneven such as around enrolment and concert times. As noted above NCAM is a Registered Charity and occasionally additional volunteer time may be required. The role reports to the NCAM Committee which oversees the Academy governance and financial activities.
WE WANT YOU!!
voluntary positions available
CONCERT HELPERS
Do you have time on your hands and wanting to become part of the NCAM team?
We are always looking for keen helpers who can assist us with our concerts. If you are interested in learning new skills such as back stage concert ushers, concert program distributors, Instrument movers, basic sound engineers, possess a keen eye for detail who can think on there feet and has a can do attitude, then please register your interest for any upcoming events to our Stage Coordinator at ncam.events@gmail.com
FACULTY LEADERS
All of our teaching spaces are currently filled.
However never one to miss a beat, we are always looking for opportunities to grow our services, every year brings a new rhythm and pulse. If you think you can offer something fresh and vibrant to our region then feel free to submit your CV for consideration. You maybe the person we're looking for!
Please note: Applicants must hold a current NZ Teaching qualification or similar as well as NZ residency status.
However never one to miss a beat, we are always looking for opportunities to grow our services, every year brings a new rhythm and pulse. If you think you can offer something fresh and vibrant to our region then feel free to submit your CV for consideration. You maybe the person we're looking for!
Please note: Applicants must hold a current NZ Teaching qualification or similar as well as NZ residency status.