Music Teacher

Geelong Grammar School; Geelong; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Geelong Grammar School is seeking an experienced and passionate music educator to join our Junior School as a Music Teacher with a POR for Coordinator of Strings | Early Childhood and Primary. The role is a 0.49 FTE teaching position with a 0.16 FTE time release and a total 0.65 FTE contract.

The Coordinator will lead the ongoing development and delivery of a high‑quality strings programme across Early Childhood and Primary years, collaborating with the Music Department and school leaders to

Qualifications

• Victorian Institute of Teaching registration required.
• Tertiary qualifications in Music Education.
• Experienced music educator and musician.
• Expertise in teaching strings and instrumental music.
• Knowledge of IB PYP and Reggio Emilia philosophy; keyboard/accompaniment skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and coordinate the Early Childhood and Primary Strings Programme.
• Deliver engaging strings instruction that supports student growth and achievement.
• Enhance and develop the Strings Programme to maximise participation and engagement.
• Collaborate with the Music Department, classroom teachers and school leaders for programme success.
• Develop and coordinate musical performances, assemblies and concerts.
• Prepare students for performance opportunities, including inter-campus events.
• Support music curriculum aligned with best practices and PYP/Reggio Emilia philosophies.
• Maintain records of student progress using authentic assessment.
• Communicate with parents through conversations, reports and conferences.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on programme outcomes and student achievement.
• Foster student wellbeing and an inclusive learning environment.
• Contribute to the growth and strategic direction of the Music Department.

Skills

Ensemble leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Collaborative approach

Piano accompaniment

Teaching

Education

Music Education degree

Job description

Geelong Grammar School is one of the world’s leading co-educational boarding and day schools. Offering exceptional educational opportunities across four campuses from Early Learning to Year 12, Geelong Grammar School is committed to making a positive difference for students, staff, and the community. We believe in prioritising wellbeing, adventure, creativity, and academic rigour, and we value wisdom.

About Us

Geelong Grammar School is one of the world’s leading co-educational boarding and day schools. Offering exceptional educational opportunities across four campuses from Early Learning to Year 12, Geelong Grammar School is committed to making a positive difference for students, staff, and the community. We believe in prioritising wellbeing, adventure, creativity, and academic rigour, and we value wisdom.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and passionate music educator to join our Junior School as a Music Teacher with a POR for Coordinator of Strings | Early Childhood and Primary.

We are offering a one year fixed-term part-time teaching role of 0.49 FTE with a appointment to the Position of Responsibility, Coordinator of Strings | Early Childhood and Primary, which includes a time release component of 0.16FTE, totaling a contract of 0.65 FTE.

Working collaboratively with the Music Department and the Head of Learning and Teaching | Corio Junior School, the Coordinator of Strings | Early Childhood and Primary will lead the ongoing development and delivery of a high-quality strings programme that inspires participation, musical excellence and student engagement across the Early Childhood and Primary years.

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead, supervise and coordinate the Early Childhood and Primary Strings Programme.
• Deliver engaging and high-quality strings instruction that supports student growth and achievement.
• Enhance and further develop the existing Strings Programme to maximise student participation and engagement.
• Collaborate closely with the Music Department, classroom teachers and school leaders to support programme success.
• Develop and coordinate musical performances, assemblies, concerts, music soirées and other community events.
• Prepare students for performance opportunities, including occasional inter-campus events.
• Support the development and implementation of music curriculum aligned with contemporary best practice, the PYP framework and Reggio Emilia philosophy.
• Employ authentic assessment practices and maintain accurate records of student progress.
• Communicate regularly with parents through conversations, written reports and parent-teacher conferences.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on programme outcomes and student achievement.
• Foster student wellbeing and create an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Contribute to the ongoing growth and strategic direction of the Music Department.

What We Are Looking For

• Current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Music Education
• An experienced teacher with proven success as an accomplished music educator and musician.
• Demonstrated expertise in teaching strings and instrumental music.
• Strong ensemble leadership experience.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• A collaborative approach and commitment to contributing positively to a team environment.
• Previous experience coordinating a music programme.
• Accomplished ensemble conducting experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP).
• Familiarity with the Reggio Emilia educational philosophy.
• Keyboard and accompanying skills.

Geelong Grammar School is committed to the safety of all students and has a zero tolerance of student abuse.

The School’s Student Safeguarding Framework, which includes the Student Safeguarding Strategy, Student Safeguarding Policy and Student Safeguarding Code of Conduct, is available on theGGS website, under ’Student Safeguarding’.The School expects that all staff members (and School Community members) comply with the Student Safeguarding Framework policies and procedures and theChild Safe Standards, as applicable to their role. Any queries in respect of this Framework or the School’s expectations should be directed to************@ggs.vic.edu.au.

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