Piano Teacher

Sacred Heart Girls' College; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacred Heart Girls' College in Melbourne seeks a passionate Piano Teacher to start in Term 1 2027. You will guide Year 7–12 students in piano performance, theory, and sight-singing, and provide accompaniment for the school production and choirs as needed.

The role involves delivering lessons, supporting VCE students, and implementing the AMEB syllabus. Strong organisational skills and collaboration with the Music Performance Leader are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching piano to high school students.
• Ability to integrate AMEB syllabus and music theory.
• Experience accompanying school performances.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality individual piano lessons regularly scheduled as per the timetable.
• Provide piano accompaniment for the choir, school production and other activities.
• Implement a sequential piano program including VCE support where required.
• Collaborate with the Music Performance Leader to develop student repertoire.
• Coordinate scheduling with the school timetable and activities.

Skills

Piano pedagogy

AMEB syllabus

VCE support

Organisational skills

Job description

Sacred Heart Girls' College – Hughesdale VIC

Sacred Heart Girls' College is seeking a passionate, experienced and enthusiastic Piano Teacher starting in Term 1 2027.

The teacher will be responsible for assisting Year 7-12 students in developing their piano skills to enhance their performances for College events, external events, and assessments. The role will involve incorporating music theory and sight-singing into lessons, as well as providing piano accompaniment for the school production and other school activities as required.

Students at Sacred Heart Girls' College are offered a wide range of performance opportunities both within the school and the wider community. The successful applicant will work closely with the Music Performance Leader to continue and develop the student repertoire to meet varying performance demands.

Teacher responsibilities will include:

Supporting the implementation of a comprehensive and sequential program for individual students, including supporting VCE students

Delivering high-quality individual lessons, regularly scheduled as per the rotating school timetable

Providing piano accompaniment for the choir, school production and other school activities as required

Implementing the AMEB syllabus in preparation for the external exams

The ideal candidate will have:

Strong organisational and administrative skills to effectively communicate with students, parents and staff.

Current enrolments total approximately 4 hours per week. Teaching day/s can be flexible and arranged in consultation with the successful applicant.

All applications must be submitted through SEEK and include:

Current CVincluding the names and contact details of three professional referees. Please include a referee from current or most recent place of employment, if this is a school it must be the Principal.

Cover Letter addressed to Principal Julie Swanson

Applications close 9.00am Wednesday 4 November 2026.

Please note: applications will be processed as received and as such an appointment may be made prior to the closing date.

Sacred Heart Girls' College pays instrumental music teachers at current VMTA rates.

Sacred Heart Girls' College is an equal opportunity employer that promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.

Candidates must have the right to live and work in Australia and be able to provide evidence of this.