Principal Percussion Teacher

Moreton Bay College; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Well-resourced facilities

Reputable music department

Collaborative team

Salary & enterprise agreement benefits

Superannuation & leave entitlements

Job summary

Moreton Bay College's vibrant Music Department invites applications for Principal Percussion Teacher to lead percussion tuition across both campuses and contribute to its renowned program. The successful applicant will deliver high-quality lessons, develop personalised programs, and foster musical growth, while supporting ensembles and attending events.

The role requires a music degree with significant percussion teaching experience, and a strong performing musician background.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Music or a closely related discipline.
• Significant experience teaching percussion across a range of educational settings.
• A strong record of achievement as an instrumental music educator.
• Current experience as a performing musician, ideally in professional contexts.
• The ability to develop positive and productive relationships with students, parents and colleagues.
• Excellent communication, organisation and administrative skills.
• A collaborative approach and commitment to working within a high-performing music team.
• The ability to direct ensembles and deliver sectional rehearsals where required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality percussion lessons.
• Develop and implement engaging, individualised learning programs informed by contemporary pedagogical practice.
• Foster technical excellence, musical growth and a lifelong appreciation of music.
• Support and enhance the Colleges' co-curricular music program through ensemble direction, sectional rehearsals and immersion programs.
• Attend and assist with concerts, performances, music camps, auditions and other College events.
• Maintain accurate student records and fulfil reporting and administrative requirements.
• Actively contribute to Music Department meetings and collaborative planning.
• Model excellence as a practicing musician and inspire students through high-level musicianship.

Skills

Percussion teaching

Ensemble direction

Musical performance

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Collaboration

Education

Music degree

Job description

• Join a supportive and collaborative team
• Make a lasting impression of the next generation

• Influence excellence in music education
• Join a supportive and collaborative team
• Make a lasting impression of the next generation

Join the vibrant Music Department of the Moreton Bay College as our Principal Percussion Teacher. This specialist role is integral to the continued success of our renowned music program, providing exceptional percussion tuition to students across both colleges.

What You'll Do

The successful applicant will:

• Deliver high-quality percussion lessons.
• Develop and implement engaging, individualised learning programs informed by contemporary pedagogical practice.
• Foster technical excellence, musical growth and a lifelong appreciation of music.
• Support and enhance the Colleges' co-curricular music program through ensemble direction, sectional rehearsals and immersion programs.
• Attend and assist with concerts, performances, music camps, auditions and other College events.
• Maintain accurate student records and fulfil reporting and administrative requirements.
• Actively contribute to Music Department meetings and collaborative planning.
• Model excellence as a practicing musician and inspire students through high-level musicianship.

What Mattersto Us Most

The safety of students is our highest priority. We are deeply committed to a safeguarding culture where every student is protected and supported to thrive.

All staff are expected to actively contribute to our Safety Citizenship Culture and be supportive of the Christian ethos of our Uniting Church colleges.

What You Bring

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Tertiary qualifications in Music or a closely related discipline.
• Significant experience teaching percussion across a range of educational settings.
• A strong record of achievement as an instrumental music educator.
• Current experience as a performing musician, ideally in professional performance contexts.
• The ability to develop positive and productive relationships with students, parents and colleagues.
• Excellent communication, organisation and administrative skills.
• A collaborative approach and commitment to working within a high-performing music team.
• The ability to direct ensembles and deliver sectional rehearsals where required.

Essential Requirements

• Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) registration, or eligibility to obtain registration.
• Current eligibility to work in Australia.

Why Join Us?

The Moreton Bay Colleges are recognised for their commitment to excellence in education, outstanding music programs and supportive community culture.

We offer:

• Access to well-resourced teaching facilities across both campuses.
• The opportunity to work within a highly regarded music department.
• Professional collaboration with passionate educators and musicians.
• Salary and conditions in accordance with the current Moreton Bay College Enterprise Agreement.
• Superannuation and leave entitlements as provided under the Enterprise Agreement.

Applications close: 9:00am, Wednesday 28 October 2026

We reserve the right to commence the interview process prior to the application closing date. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.