Music Tutor - Brass, Year 5 Band Lessons, Senior Band

Gilson College; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible part-time schedule

Job summary

Gilson College invites a dedicated Music Tutor to teach brass and Year 5 band lessons, and to conduct the Senior Band. The role involves leading ensembles, managing instrument maintenance, and supporting sound equipment setup.

The position supports the College's Christian ethos and community, with a focus on small-group and ensemble activities. Applicants should hold Working with Children Clearance and be comfortable with reference screening and Adsafe checks as part of our safeguarding

Qualifications

• Experience teaching brass instruments to school-aged children.
• Ability to lead and develop Year 5 band programs.
• Familiarity with basic sound equipment and live sound setup.

Responsibilities

• Teach brass and Year 5 instrument/band lessons.
• Lead ensembles in sacred and secular music.
• Perform routine instrument maintenance and minor repairs.
• Assist with sound equipment and mixing desks when needed.
• Support student ensembles through rehearsals, in and after classes.
• Source and manage student resources for music programs.
• Promote and support the Christian ethos of Gilson College.

Skills

Brass instruments

Band coaching

Music theory

Sound equipment

Tools

Mixing desks

Job description

Music Tutor - Brass, Year 5 Band Lessons, Senior Band

Seventh-dayAdventist Schools (Victoria) Ltd is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Music Tutor to join the team at Gilson College. This is an ongoing part-time (3 days) position commencing Term 1, 2027.

About Gilson College

GilsonCollege offers a unique setting where Christian values provide stability andpurpose in a rapidly changing world. The school is dedicated to fosteringlife-long learning and equips students with resilience and hope for the future.

Key Responsibilities:

The focus of the Music Tutor is to engage students in the study, practice and performance of music within the school and wider community. The Music Tutor is responsible for teaching Brass and Year 5 instruments/band lessons, and conducting Senior Band.

The College offers the following benefits to interested applicants:

• Peaceful semi-rural location that is close to amenities, major arterials and public transport
• Genuinely friendly and supportive staff
• Close-knit school community
• Multicultural and diverse student body
• Opportunities for career development and growth
• Expanding and growing school
  
• Employee Assistance Program

The successful candidate will demonstrate that they:

• Can teach students in small group lesson environments.
• Leading ensembles in a variety of sacred and secular music.
• Performing school-based maintenance and repairs of instruments.
• Some experience with sound equipment and mixing desks is advantageous.
• Supporting student ensembles through rehearsals and performances, including during class time, break times, and after school as per the ensemble rehearsal schedule.
• Maintaining and sourcing student resources.
• Supporting students through their Music Programs as needed.
• Can support and actively promote, and not undermine, the Christian-based values and ethos of the College based on the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church

Requirements:

• Working with Children's Clearance

Screening Requirements

• As part of our screening requirement, reference checks will be undertaken including referencing your ability to work safely with children.
• By applying for this role, you consent to Adventist Schools Victoria submitting your name to be screened by Adsafe Limited, the child protection arm of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, to see whether any child related concerns or risks about you are known to the SDA Church.

Gilson College is a child-safe environment. We are committed to child safety and to promoting the cultural safety, participation and empowerment of all children, including children and young people with a disability and additional needs, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people, and children and young people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Only those with a legal right to work in Australia may apply, and the appointing body reserves the right to fill this position at its discretion and to close applications early.