Instrumental Specialist (Piano)

St Kevin's College; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Onsite pool and gym facilities

Job summary

St Kevin’s College in Melbourne invites a skilled Piano Teacher to inspire students through high-quality instrumental tuition and performance accompaniment. This part-time 0.2 FTE role requires Fridays and participation in a vibrant Music Program, fostering creativity and musical excellence.

You will accompany performances, assist with AMEB and ensemble work, and collaborate with colleagues to deliver engaging lessons and a supportive learning environment for boys across ability levels.

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary music qualification and/or demonstrated high-level expertise in piano teaching and accompanying.
• Familiar AMEB and VCE syllabi.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively with other educators.
• Proven ability to deliver engaging and inspiring piano lessons to students of varying skill levels.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Assist with ensemble rehearsals before school.
• A strong community which carries a rich history of academic excellence and holistic education
• Health & Wellbeing activities throughout the year
• Salary packaging options
• Onsite access to pool and gym facilities
• Parking onsite and close to public transport - Heyington Train Station platform

Responsibilities

• Provide individual piano tuition to students.
• Accompany student performances at concerts and AMEB examinations.
• Ensemble accompaniment and support for year level singing.
• Collaborate with Music Faculty to create a polished performance experience.
• Support before-school ensemble rehearsals.

Skills

Piano teaching

Piano accompaniment

Time management

Autonomous work

Education

Tertiary music qualification

Tools

AMEB syllabi

VCE syllabi

Job description

St Kevin’s College is a leading independent Catholic Boy’s school, committed to standards of excellence in the formation of young people, educating boys from ELC (co-ed) to Year 12.

We strive with compassion and integrity for the development of the whole person, integrating spiritual development, academic success, cultural awareness and sporting participation. St Kevin’s has developed a strong academic tradition where each boy is encouraged to take responsibility for his own learning in an environment that values knowledge and scholarship.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Piano Teacher to join our vibrant instrumental Music Program. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire students to develop their musical skills, confidence, and love of performance through high-quality instrumental tuition. Working as part of a dynamic and supportive Music Faculty, you will nurture students across a range of ability levels and contribute to a culture that values creativity, excellence, and a lifelong appreciation of music.

In addition to providing individual piano tuition, you will also play an important role in accompanying student performances at concerts, AMEB examinations, ensemble accompaniment, year level singing program and helping to create a positive, polished, and rewarding performance experience for our students.

This is a part-time ongoing position (0.2 FTE), working each Friday. Please note, the Friday workday is non-negotiable, as student lesson schedules and program commitments have already been established for 2027.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled pianist and educator who is passionate about musical excellence and is eager to make a meaningful contribution to a thriving school music community.

Key Responsibilities

• A relevant tertiary music qualification and/or demonstrated high-level expertise in piano teaching and accompanying.
• Familiar AMEB and VCE syllabi.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively with other educators.
• Proven ability to deliver engaging and inspiring piano lessons to students of varying skill levels.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Assist withensemble rehearsalsbefore school.
• A strong community which carries a rich history of academic excellence and holistic education
• Health & Wellbeing activities throughout the year
• Salary packaging options
• Onsite access to pool and gym facilities
• Parking onsite and close to public transport - Heyington Train Station platform

Applications close: 20 November 2026. Applicants must have a 'right to work' in Australia and obtain a WWCC and NPC or VIT.

Child Protection

St Kevin's College is committed to the creation and maintenance of a child safe school environment. The care, safety and welfare of students are embedded in policies and procedures which ensure a commitment to zero tolerance of child abuse. Please read and review the College’s Child Safety Code of Conduct and Child Protection and Safety Policy found on the Policy & Reports page of our website, www.stkevins.vic.edu.au