Instrumental Music Tutor - Strings

Carmichael College; Morayfield; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Carmichael College in Morayfield, Queensland, seeks a Specialist Instrumental Tutor in Strings for the Co-Curricular Arts Department, commencing Term 1 2027. The role starts with approx. 1 day per week, subject to enrolment.

The tutor will provide high-level expertise, lead individual and group lessons, and, when required, ensemble rehearsals; you will write progress reports for parents and support a Christian worldview.

Qualifications

• Specialist Instrumental Tutors in Strings with ability to deliver individual and group lessons.
• Experience leading ensemble/band rehearsals and working with school-aged children.
• Ability to provide written progress reports to parents to encourage growth.
• Applicants must be practising Christians and support the College’s Statement of Faith.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level instrumental music expertise to help students reach their potential.
• Deliver individual and group string lessons as required.
• Lead ensemble rehearsals when requested by head of arts.
• Prepare progress reports for parents to monitor student development.

Skills

Strings tutoring

Ensemble leadership

Progress reporting

Christian ethos

Education

Music degree

Job description

Instrumental Music Tutor for Strings Tuition across Middle School & Secondary

Carmichael College is a dynamic, developing College, committed to educational excellence in an overt and distinctly Christian environment. We are a non-denominational, independent Christian school located in Morayfield, Queensland. Currently the College offers a Prep to Year 12 program.

The College is seeking applications from experienced, self-motivated, Specialist Instrumental Tutors in Strings to join the Co-Curricular Arts Department at the College, commencing in Term 1 2027. The position will commence with approx. 1 day per week, subject to enrolment requests.

The position is focused on providing support to the Head of the Arts in the delivery of our expanding Co-Curricular Instrumental Music Tuition and Ensemble programs.Day to day key tasks, responsibilities and attributes of suitable Instrumental Tutors include (but are not limited to) the following:

Ability to effectively provide a high level of instrumental music expertise to assist each child to reach their full potential and to help build a culture of excellence in Instrumental Music.

Provide expertise in individual and group lessons

Effectively lead Ensemble/Band rehearsals where requested

Ability to provide a written progress report to parents for encouraging growth

Provide/support a Christian worldview in the approach to lessons

Instrumental tutorsare contracted to the College in a peripatetic capacity; with parents are billed directly by the tutor. Tuition fees at an agreed rate as directed by the college, aligned with QMTA rate for 2027.

Applicants should demonstrate:

A passion for teaching both the instrument and young people

High-level organisational skills to plan lessons, learning sequences, track student progress, rehearsals, report and communicate with students, colleagues, and the wider school community, effectively and in a timely manner

Relevant experience and/tertiary qualification in Music demonstrating an aptitude for the role

A willingness to participate in rehearsals, concerts, and workshop events as directed

Familiarity with and experience in preparing students for examination systems such as AMEB and Trinity is of an advantage

Strong interpersonal skills to engage with children, staff, parents, and the wider school community with a positive, collegial, and team-oriented approach

Great attention to detail and demonstration of team participation, with a high level of responsiveness is essential

The ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality is essential

A current (Employee) Blue Card (working with children check) is mandatory.

Applicants must be practising Christians, who are active in their own churches and subscribe to the College’s Statement of Faith and Staff Code of Conduct, which can be found on our website https://www.carmichael.qld.edu.au/employment-2/.

Carmichael College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety, welfare and well-being of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.