Piano Teacher

Victorian Catholic Education Authority Limited; Victoria; Hybrid; AUD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacred Heart Girls' College in Victoria invites a passionate piano teacher to join from Term 1 2027. The role involves developing Year 7–12 piano skills, teaching theory and sight-singing, and providing piano accompaniment for the school production and performances.

The ideal candidate will deliver high-quality individual lessons within the rotating timetable, support VCE as needed, and align with VMTA rate schedules. Enquiries welcomed—applications close Nov 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching piano to secondary school students.
• Ability to integrate music theory and sight-singing into lessons.
• Wamiliarity with AMEB syllabus and exam preparation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality individual piano lessons to Year 7–12 students on a rotating timetable.
• Provide piano accompaniment for the choir, school production and other activities.
• Implement the AMEB syllabus in preparation for external exams.
• Support VCE students and contribute to the broader music program.

Job description

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.

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.