Responding to the COVID-19 Crisis
Health & Wellbeing Policy for Studio Teachers
Information Pack for VMTA Members (eNotice: 19 March 2020)
Tim Topham Live Chat/Q&A: How to Teach Online
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VMTA Handbook for Instrumental Music Teachers
Contents include:
Working Conditions: Categories of Instrumental Music Teaching Terms & Conditions of Employment in Schools Terms & Conditions of the Studio Teacher Financial & Record Management Industry Requirements: VIT Registration, Working with Children Check, Child Safety Standards, Mandatory Reporting Insurance: Public Liability, Professional Indemnity, Income Protection, Equipment, Insurance Providers VMTA Professional Learning, Membership Types, Membership Benefits, Governance VMTA Member Code of Ethics Lesson Enrolment Form & Contract Confidentiality of Information Relating to Child Protection Matters Policy Child Safety Code of Conduct Mandatory Reporting Policy Teacher and Student Professional Boundaries Policy
Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT)
VIT Registration & Permission to Teach
The following links provide information about the VIT's policy regarding the employment of Instrumental Music Teachers (IMTs) in Schools including:
- Music teacher duties
- Music instructor duties
- VIT Registration for qualified teachers
- VIT Permission to Teach for non-qualified teachers carrying out the duties of a teacher
Teachers are advised to contact the VIT directly, or the school at which they are employed, for further information.
VIT Circular to School Principals – Issue 8 November 2018. This advisory outlines the different duties between an instrumental music teacher and an instrumental music instructor, and provides guidance on when VIT registration or Permission to Teach applies. https://www.vit.vic.edu.au/professional-responsibilities/for-employers/principalsschools. https://www.vit.vic.edu.au/registered-teacher/registration-categories
Changes to Wireless Audio Transmitters Including Wireless Microphones (ACMA)