Music Specialist - French Horn

St Kevin's College Inc; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

St Kevin's College invites applications for a dedicated French Horn Specialist to join our Music Faculty in a part-time (0.5 FTE) role commencing 27 January 2027. The appointee will teach private horn lessons and contribute to our ensemble program.

The successful candidate will hold a tertiary music discipline and have the ability to manage timetabling and report writing within a collaborative, high‑achieving department. Onsite parking and convenient transport are provided.

Qualifications

• Tertiary music discipline with the ability to teach a balanced curriculum.
• Strong organisational skills to manage timetabling and report writing.
• Experience teaching private horn lessons and involvement in ensemble programs.

Responsibilities

• Teach private horn lessons.
• Involve in ensemble program as director or tutor.
• Assist with timetabling and report writing.

Skills

French Horn

Private lessons

Ensemble directing

Timetabling

Report writing

Music education

Education

Tertiary music degree

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time (0.50 FTE)

Applications Close: 20 November 2026

St Kevin's College is seeking a dedicated French Horn Specialist to join the Music Faculty in an ongoing part‑time (0.5 FTE) position commencing 27 January 2027.

St Kevin's College

St Kevin's College is a leading independent Catholic Boys' 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 Role

We pride ourselves on our vibrant, supportive, and high‑achieving music department. As our band and orchestra programs continue to expand, we are seeking a dedicatedFrench Horn Specialist to join our faculty.

Commencing 27 January 2027 this ongoing part‑time (0.5) position will work on Tuesdays (essential) and other day/s are negotiable.

The successful applicant will be responsible for teaching private lessons and be involved in our ensemble program either through directing an ensemble or as a tutor within the ensemble. There is also potential for this role to expand to additional days, as our program continues to thrive.

About You

You have a tertiary music discipline together with the experience to teach a balanced curriculum. With excellent organisational skills, our expectation for you to manage timetabling and report writing, will not be a challenge.

• A strong community which carries a rich history of academic excellence and holistic education;
• Work within a collaborative and talented Music Faculty
• Onsite parking;
• Exceptional access to public transport onsite access to Heyington Train Station platform.

Applications close: 20 November 2026 we will be shortlisting resumes as they are received. Applicants must have a 'right to work' in Australia, and WWCC. Applicants with VIT will be highly considered.

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

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Combined
Gender: Boy

2114 Students
233 TeachingStaff
122 Non-Teaching Staff

Multi Campus

Offers VET

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. We strive for the development of the whole person integrating spiritual development, academic success, cultural awareness and sporting participation in the context of the Catholic tradition.