Instrumental Tutor - Casual

Sydney Catholic Schools Central Office; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Training & development

Employee referral program

Benefits package

Job summary

The Instrumental Tutor - Casual at Sydney Catholic Schools Central Office offers opportunities to guide students in a comprehensive Music Education program, conducting ensembles and providing small-group tuition across strings, woodwinds and brass. The role requires dedication to student growth, flexible hours for performances, and alignment with the SCS mission.

Work is hybrid, based at World Square CBD with some work from home, and involves instrument maintenance, attendance tracking in

Qualifications

• Experience as a musician and tutor.
• Ability to work across multiple schools.
• Capable of inspiring students to engage with music.
• Availability for after-hours performances.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct instrumental ensembles for performances.
• Teach small-group tuition across strings, woodwinds, brass.
• Assist with instrument allocation and maintenance.
• Record attendance using Compass LMS.
• Collaborate with other tutors and classroom teachers.
• Uphold child safety policies.

Skills

Musical proficiency

Group teaching

Ensemble conducting

Collaboration

Tools

Compass LMS

Job description

Sydney Catholic Schools Central Office – Sydney NSW

Location: Hybrid - World Square, CBD and WFH
Start Date:by negotiation
Employment Type: Casual

Why Join Us

Join Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. At SCS, you'll make a daily impact, grow your career, and be supported by strong professional learning.

Benefits include:

• a competitive hourly rate of $75.52 plus superannuation
• ongoing training and development opportunities
• generous Employee Referral Program
• a wide range of further rewards and benefits.

About the Role

The Instrumental Tutor - Casual is responsible for guiding and directing students in an extensive Music Education Program and will have demonstrated the ability to inspire young people to play an instrument and perform in an ensemble.

Main responsibilities:

• leading and conducting instrumental ensemble rehearsals, and preparing students for and supporting performances in accordance with the SCS Music Education program
• teaching small group tuition within a family of instruments (Strings, Woodwind, Brass)
• assisting with the process involved in allocation, distribution and collection of instruments to students
• using Compass (Learning Management System) to maintain attendance records
• working collaboratively with other Instrumental Tutors and Classroom Music Teachers to ensure the smooth running of school performances and events
• identifying maintenance required on instruments and providing basic maintenance where possible (e.g. replacing strings)
• ensuring all work activities and professional behaviours align with SCS' mission, vision, values and ways of proceeding
• ensuring all concerns regarding child safety and allegations of inappropriate conduct are reported to the line manager and the SCS Child Safety team as SCS is a child-safe environment and all concerns regarding child safety and allegations of inappropriate conduct will be treated seriously
• promoting and implementing the SCS mission and vision of education to focus on forming the whole person that is deeply anchored in faith, marked by educational excellence and accessible to all who seek it
• any other duties as directed from time to time

About You

The successful candidate will also possess the following:

• experienced and highly skilled musician and tutor
• demonstrated success in the ability to work in a team across multiple schools
• ability to inspire young people to find their passion in music
• ability to motivate all students at differing levels of ability and interest
• willingness to work outside regular school hours for performances and events
• willingness to respect, support, and uphold the mission, ethos, and teachings of the Catholic Church and the values of SCS.

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety

Click here to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.

Working With Children Check (WWCC)

This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.

SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.