Music Instructor - Piano

Methodist Ladies' College Melbourne; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Methodist Ladies' College Melbourne is seeking a casual Piano Instructor to join the Music Department at the Kew Campus. Provide high-quality piano tuition to Prep–Year 12 with a structured, developmental program and opportunities to lead ensembles and support school concerts.

The role requires proven piano teaching experience, strong organisational and communication skills, and a collaborative approach within a high-performing music team.

Qualifications

• Proven piano teaching experience, preferably within a school environment.
• Ability to inspire students of varying ages and abilities.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Collaborative approach and commitment to working as part of a high-performing music team.
• Experience preparing students for performances and examinations.
• Passion for fostering student growth through music education.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality individual piano tuition with a structured program.
• Grow piano enrolments through student engagement and promotional activities.
• Lead ensembles, accompaniment programs or other music activities.
• Attend and support concerts, performances, camps and events.
• Supervise student participation in MLC ensembles and music activities.
• Maintain administrative records including lesson attendance and reports.
• Fulfil Music Department administrative requirements and contribute to operations.
• Build strong relationships across the Music Department and College.
• Contribute to MLC's culture and values.

Skills

Piano teaching

Student engagement

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Music qualifications

Job description

Casual Position | Approx 7.6 casual hours per week available | Kew Campus

Methodist Ladies' College (MLC) is one of Australia's leading independent girls' schools, renowned for its commitment to academic excellence and the holistic development of every student.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experiencedPiano Instructor to join our vibrant Music Department on a casual basis.

About the Music Department

The MLC Music Department provides core and elective curriculum music programs from Prep to Year 12, supports a broad range of co-curricular ensembles rehearsing before and after school, and enables students across the College to participate in private instrumental and vocal tuition during school hours.

As a Music Instructor, you will be part of a collaborative team of instrumental and vocal specialists dedicated to fostering musical excellence and encouraging lifelong engagement in music.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Music and Deputy Director of Music, you will:

• Provide high-quality individual piano tuition, delivering a structured and developmental program tailored to students' needs.
• Build and grow piano enrolments through student engagement, performances, promotional activities and collaboration with classroom music programs.
• Lead ensembles, accompaniment programs or other music activities as required, creating meaningful performance and development opportunities for students.
• Attend and support concerts, performances, camps and other Music Department events.
• Supervise and encourage student participation in MLC ensembles and music activities.
• Maintain accurate administrative records including lesson attendance, reports, examination entries and scholarship processes.
• Fulfil Music Department administrative requirements and contribute to the smooth operation of instrumental programs.
• Build strong, inclusive relationships across the Music Department and wider College community.
• Contribute positively to MLC's culture and values of Engage with Respect, Aspire with Responsibility, Act with Compassion, and Explore with Courage.

About You

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Proven piano teaching experience, preferably within a school environment.
• The ability to inspire and motivate students of varying ages and abilities.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• A collaborative approach and commitment to working as part of a high-performing music team.
• Experience preparing students for performances, examinations and ensemble participation.
• A passion for fostering student growth through music education.

Child Safety

MLC is committed to providing a child-safe environment where all children and young people are safe, respected and empowered. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and are committed to acting in the best interests of children and young people in our care.

The successful applicant will be expected to actively contribute to and comply with MLC's Child Safety Program, including adherence to legislative requirements, College policies, procedures and the Child Safety Code of Conduct.

Requirements

• Current Working with Children's Check (Employee)
• Relevant music qualifications and/or equivalent professional experience
• Eligibility to work in Australia

If you are passionate about music education and are excited by the opportunity to develop young musicians within a thriving and supportive music program, we would love to hear from you.

You can read more about this opportunity at the following link: https://admin.mlc.vic.edu.au/media/njnbv40y/pd-music-instructor-october-2026.pdf

Please direct any queries through to ***********@mlc.vic.edu.au