about NEMTA
NEMTA was founded in 2000 to meet the
needs of instrumental and vocal teachers in the New England area,
including ongoing teacher training, representation in schools,
the provision of up-to-date information about taxation matters
and relevant business practices, as well as the need for social
interaction and the stimulation afforded by contact with people
in the same profession.
Our meetings are usually held on the first Tuesday of the month. Supper
and socialising follows each meeting. The details of the next meeting
can be checked by clicking on the "up-coming events" tab.
The aims of this instrumental and
vocal Teachers’ Association are:
- To support and protect the character, status and common
interests of the private music teachers
in Northern N.S.W.
- To encourage professional development, especially amongst
the younger teachers who are beginning
their teaching careers
- To organise workshops and lectures including visiting
artists
- To provide a forum for encouragement and the sharing of
knowledge
- To foster productive links between the community and NEMTA
teachers
- To demonstrate clearly to the community
that we have a strong professional commitment and tangible
support for one another.
Code of practice
- Member teachers undertake to respect
the dignity and general well-being of each of their
students without discrimination.
- Each teacher shall provide the best
music tuition possible. NEMTA members undertake to extend
their professional expertise and knowledge wherever possible
and to co-operate in the sharing of such knowledge with colleagues
and students.
- Each teacher will ensure that students’ personal details
remain confidential.
- Each teacher should encourage students
to engage with enthusiasm in their personal musical development.
- NEMTA members undertake to act within
the guidelines of generally accepted professional principles
in the practice of their profession. Due respect shall be
given to such matters as courtesy, reliability and consideration
of the needs of both teacher and student.
- NEMTA members shall demonstrate
friendly support, encouragement and respect for the skills
and professionalism of their colleagues in the Association.
