Percussion Tutor - Contractor

Martian Logic Pty; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 25,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Waverley Christian College in Narre Warren South seeks a Percussion Tutor to provide drumkit and orchestral percussion tuition during school terms. Preference for lessons Wed–Fri; ability to teach orchestral percussion is desirable. This is a contract role commencing in Term 1, January 2027.

The successful tutor will operate as an independent contractor, require their own ABN, Insurance, and WWCC/VIT registration. VMTA rates apply for private lessons.

Qualifications

• Instruct percussion including drumkit and orchestral pieces.
• Deliver engaging lessons for varied abilities.
• Motivate students and manage the classroom effectively.
• Provide feedback to parents on student progress.
• Prepare students for performances and exams.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group percussion lessons.
• Assist in preparing students for performances and exams.
• Collaborate with music department and staff.
• Follow VMTA rates for private lessons.
• Maintain safety and student welfare practices.

Skills

Percussion tutoring

Classroom management

Engaging lessons

Staff/parent communication

Orchestral percussion

Christian education values

Job description

Waverley Christian College is a forward thinking and culturally diverse Christian co-educational school from Kinder to Year 12. We have been providing students with a quality Christian educational experience for over 45 years. With campuses in Wantirna South and Narre Warren South, Waverley Christian College has an enrolment of over 2400 students with 400 staff across both campuses in 2026.

The Narre Warren South Campus is seeking a Percussion Tutor to provide individual and small group drumkit and orchestra percussion tuition during the school terms. Preferred days are Wednesday - Friday. The ability to teach Orchestral percussion is desirable.

This is a contract position commencing in Term 1, January 2027.

Skills particular to the job:

• Be able to show a commitment to the values and ethos of Christian education
• Deliver engaging lessons catering for a range of ability levels
• Motivate students to learn by demonstrating effective classroom management strategies and providing engaging lessons
• Provide lessons to inspire curiosity, critical thinking and musical growth
• Be aware of the needs of individual students and take realistic steps to meet those needs.
• Provide helpful feedback to parents on student progress
• Prepare students for performances and exams
• Communicate with staff and parents clearly, using verbal, written, and Microsoft platforms

The successful tutor will work within a great music department as an independent contractor, and therefore will require their own ABN, Insurance, and WWCC/ VIT registration. The College follows the VMTA recommended rates for private lessons.

Waverley Christian College is committed to protecting the interests and safety of our students. We have zero tolerance for child abuse. All staff are responsible for the safety, care, and wellbeing of children.