Music Teacher - Junior School

Methodist Ladies' College; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Methodist Ladies' College in Melbourne seeks a Part-time Music Teacher (Tue-Fri) to join our Junior School music program. You will collaborate with the Junior School Music Coordinator to deliver a continuous music program across the Junior School and MLC Kindle, while building strong relationships with students, families and staff.

You will expand curriculum knowledge through research, develop choirs and ensembles, and support information sessions for parents and prospective families.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to student learning and wellbeing.
• Effective planning and organisational skills.
• Proven competence with use of technology in a learning environment.
• Confidentiality maintained in handling student information.
• Appropriate qualification and demonstrated expertise in relevant subject areas.
• Knowledge of Orff Schulwerk and Kodaly teaching methods.
• Piano accompanying skills.
• Current Victorian Institute of Teaching registration.
• Right to work in Australia.
• Adherence to Child Safe Standards.

Responsibilities

• Create respectful, trusting and caring relationships with students and families, and the MLC community.
• Continuously expand their understanding of curriculum content and how students learn using research and workplace knowledge.
• Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of the classroom music program together with the Junior School Music Coordinator, to provide a consistent and continuous music program throughout Junior School.
• Develop, implement and evaluate choirs and performance groups which involves working with students across the Junior School and MLC Kindle (3-4 year olds), liaising with parents and staff members during the rehearsal and selection process.
• Assist with preparation of information sessions regarding the music program or coming events for prospective parents, staff, students and the wider school community.
• Work effectively with colleagues to review, develop and implement learning and teaching programs based on the Victorian Curriculum Learning Areas and Capabilities, with specific focus on Literacy, Numeracy and ICT embedded in each curriculum area.
• Identify, develop and implement effective learning and teaching strategies/interventions
• Demonstrate effective evaluation, assessment & reporting strategies
• Establish and maintain connections with parents and caregivers and effectively communicate regarding their child’s learning.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Planning & organisation

Technology in teaching

Confidentiality

Subject area expertise

Orff Schulwerk

Kodaly

Piano accompaniment

Teaching registration (VIT)

Right to work in Australia

Child Safe Standards

Education

Victorian Institute of Teaching registration

Job description

Part-time
Applications Close: Monday, 2 November, 2026

Closing date: 2 November 2026

The Role

Part Time (Tuesday - Friday) | Maximum Term commencing Jan 2027 until 10 Dec 2027

MLC Teachers demonstrate their breadth and influence in four settings: their own professional learning, their work with the students they teach, their work with colleagues and their work with the wider school community. These settings relate to their impact on student learning.

The responsibilities of an MLC music teacher include, but are not limited to:

• Create respectful, trusting and caring relationships with students and families, and the MLC community.
• Continuously expand their understanding of curriculum content and how students learn using research and workplace knowledge.
• Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of the classroom music program together with the Junior School Music Coordinator, to provide a consistent and continuous music program throughout Junior School.
• Develop, implement and evaluate choirs and performance groups which involves working with students across the Junior School and MLC Kindle (3-4 year olds), liaising with parents and staff members during the rehearsal and selection process.
• Assist with preparation of information sessions regarding the music program or coming events for prospective parents, staff, students and the wider school community.
• Work effectively with colleagues to review, develop and implement learning and teaching programs based on the Victorian Curriculum Learning Areas and Capabilities, with specific focus on Literacy, Numeracy and ICT embedded in each curriculum area.
• Identify, develop and implement effective learning and teaching strategies/interventions
• Demonstrate effective evaluation, assessment & reporting strategies
• Establish and maintain connections with parents and caregivers and effectively communicate regarding their child’s learning.

About MLC

MLC is a leading independent girls' day and boarding school in the inner east of Melbourne. Our unmatched breadth of learning and wellbeing experiences and environments inspires and supports MLC students to find and nurture their individual interests and talents and achieve their best.

Known for our commitment to excellence and innovation in education combined with the unmatched breadth of our curriculum, co-curricular activities, and College resources ensures our students discover their strengths and interests, nurture their talents, forge their own paths and achieve their best.

MLC students are empowered to be confident and resilient global citizens who possess the skills, knowledge and attitude to thrive throughout every stage of their schooling and in an ever-changing, globalised world.

About You

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to student learning and wellbeing
• Effective planning and organisational skills
• Proven competence with use of technology in a learning environment
• Professionally and appropriate maintenance of confidentiality
• Appropriate qualification and demonstrated expertise in relevant subject areas
• Knowledge of Orff Schuluerk and Kodaly teaching methods
• Piano accompanying skills
• Current Victorian Institute of Teaching registration
• Right to work in Australia
• Adherence to all College policies and demonstration of behaviours in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.
• An understanding of the Victorian Child Safe Standards

Desirable Criteria

• Experience with beginner classroom instrumental ensembles
• Experience with classroom choral ensembles
• Experience with music software
• Ability to motivate and enthuse students and staff.

For further information regarding this opportunity, please copy and paste the following URL into your browser to access the Teacher Position Description:https://admin.mlc.vic.edu.au/media/fxin3vc3/pd-js-music-teacher-oct-2026.pdf

For other enquiries, please contact [e-mail].

MLC puts child safety at the forefront and are committed to providing a child safe environment. The safety of our students is paramount and is the responsibility of all of our staff.

Please be aware that while we make every effort to adhere to the stated closing dates, we may need to close the application process earlier if a significant number of qualified candidates are identified before the official deadline.