Piano Tutor

Kilvington Grammar School; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Kilvington Grammar School in Melbourne is seeking a dedicated Piano Teacher to deliver individual lessons and support our dynamic instrumental program across Junior to Senior School.

The role is casual, three days per week, with potential to expand as enrolments grow. You will prepare students for AMEB exams, accompany performances, and collaborate with the Performing Arts team in a vibrant learning community.

Qualifications

• Experience in piano instruction across multiple year levels, with a focus on lower primary students.
• Familiarity with AMEB, ANZCA, and VCE music requirements.
• Experience accompanying individual students for examinations, recitals and performances.
• Experience accompanying Choirs and School Productions would be highly favourable.
• A passion for developing musicianship and ensemble participation.
• A positive, collaborative teaching style and excellent communication skills.
• Current Working With Children Check and relevant music qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality individual and small-group instrumental tuition.
• Prepare students for AMEB and equivalent practical examinations.
• Contribute positively to the broader Instrumental Music and Performing Arts programs.

Skills

Piano instruction

Ensemble teaching

AMEB preparation

Strong communication

Accompaniment

Education

Music qualifications

Working With Children Check

Job description

Casual Instrumental Music Position - 3 days per week (individual lessons across Junior and Senior School levels with a focus on Lower Primary students)

About Kilvington

Kilvington Grammar School is an independent ELC-12 co-educational school located in Ormond, Melbourne. Guided by our values of Respect, Perseverance, Curiosity and Compassion, we are dedicated to providing excellence in education and fostering character, confidence and community.

About the Role

Kilvington Grammar School is seeking an inspiring and dedicated Piano Teacher to teach individual piano lessons and support our dynamic piano program of approximately 100 students. The role would commence as 3 days per week, with the potential to increase with continued enrolment growth. The role may also include piano accompaniment for individual students, AMEB examinations and choirs.

This appointment is effective Term 1, 2027, and offers the opportunity to contribute to a vibrant, supportive, and growing Performing Arts Department.

Casual position

Combined load of approximately 3 days per week

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering high-quality individual and small-group instrumental tuition
• Preparing students for AMEB and equivalent practical examinations
• Contributing positively to the broader Instrumental Music and Performing Arts programs

The successful applicant will have:

• Expertise in piano instruction across multiple year levels, with a particular focus on lower primary students.
• Familiarity with AMEB, ANZCA, and VCE music requirements
• Experience accompanying individual students for examinations, recitals, and other performances.
• Experience accompanying Choirs and School Productions would be highly favourable.
• A passion for developing musicianship and ensemble participation.
• A positive, collaborative teaching style and excellent communication skills.
• A current Working With Children Check (Employee) and relevant music qualifications.

Why Kilvington?

At Kilvington, you’ll join a supportive, high-performing Music Department committed to inspiring young musicians and building a culture of excellence in performance and learning.

Child Safety Statement

Kilvington Grammar School is committed to providing a child safe environment. We believe our students have the right to feel and be safe. We value and respect student empowerment and participation when making decisions that affect them.

We have zero tolerance for child abuse and are committed to acting in our students’ best interests and keeping them safe from harm. We regard our child safety responsibilities with the utmost importance and, as such, are committed to providing the necessary resources to ensure compliance with all relevant child safety laws and regulations and maintaining a child safe culture.

Applications close at 5.00pm on Friday, 23 November 2026.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the School reserves the right to interview prior to the closing date. Please note that only applicants successful in securing an interview will be contacted.

For further information about Kilvington Grammar School, please visit our website: www.kilvington.vic.edu.au/about/employment-opportunities