Strings Coordinator

Christ Church Grammar School; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Christ Church Grammar School in Melbourne seeks a Part-Time Strings Coordinator (0.4 FTE) for 2027, two days per week, to lead violin/viola/cello/double bass teaching and ensemble activities. The role focuses on creative, student-centered music education and active participation in school life.

You will collaborate with the Head of Music to curate repertoire, prepare students for performances, and liaise with families about progress and opportunities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency on a string instrument, with the ability to teach violin, viola, cello and/or double bass.
• Ability to conduct and develop ensembles focusing on student engagement, technique and musical expression.
• Knowledge and implementation of suitable and varied ensemble repertoire.
• Willingness to participate in the broader life of the school community, including after-hours events.
• Under the guidance of the Head of Music, strong planning, programming, behaviour management and assessment skills, implementing inclusive, differentiated programs tailored to diverse learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Teach violin, viola, cello and/or double bass in individual or small group lessons.
• Conduct and support before-school and lunchtime string ensembles across year levels.
• Prepare students for performances, including concerts, assemblies, and special events.
• Support students' technical and musical development in solo and ensemble contexts.
• Collaborate with the Head of Music to select suitable repertoire.
• Liaise with families regarding student progress and performance opportunities.
• In collaboration with the Head of Music, deliver and promote the Strings program.
• Source internal and external performance opportunities.
• Attend camps, workshops and events as part of the Strings Program, including out-of-hours commitments.

Skills

Violin/viola/cello/double bass

Ensemble conducting

Repertoire selection

Student engagement

Planning and assessment

Job description

Christ Church Grammar School seeks a Part-Time (0.4 FTE) Strings Coordinator in 2027 - Two days a week.

If you're an enthusiastic educator who thrives in a creative and student-focused environment and is ready to make a meaningful impact through music education, we would love to hear from you.

About the School

Established in 1898, Christ Church Grammar School is a leading independent, coeducational Anglican primary school located in inner-city Melbourne. Catering to children aged 3–12, CCGS is proud of its strong ties to Christ Church South Yarra and its unique position as Victoria's only coeducational Anglican parish primary school.

Our values are deeply rooted in the Anglican faith and ethos while embracing students and families of all faiths and none. In 2026, our School theme‘Together in Harmony’continues to shape our community and practice.

To learn more about us, please visitwww.ccgs.vic.edu.au.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach violin, viola, cello and/or double bass in individual or small group lessons.
• Conduct and support before-school and lunchtime string ensembles across year levels.
• Prepare students for performances, including concerts, assemblies, and special events.
• Support students' technical and musical development in solo and ensemble contexts.
• Collaborate with the Head of Music to select suitable repertoire.
• Liaise with families regarding student progress and performance opportunities.
• In collaboration with the Head of Music, deliver and promote the Strings program.
• Source internal and external performance opportunities.
• Attend camps, workshops and events as part of the Strings Program, including out-of-hours commitments.

Additional Duties:

Communicate effectively with parents about student learning and progress, as appropriate.

Participate in Music camps, rehearsals, concerts, and other events as required.

Contribute to reviewingstudentachievement and or growth through various reporting processes.

Comply with all school-wide training, particularly in child safeguarding.

Contribute to the annual school musical, as required.

Selection Criteria

To be successful in this position, applicants will need to have addressed the following Key Selection Criteria as part of their Cover Letter.

1. Demonstrated proficiency on a string instrument, with the ability to teach a range of string instruments in individual and small group settings.

2. Ability to conduct and develop ensembles focusing on student engagement, technique and musical expression.

3. Knowledge and implementation of suitable and varied ensemble repertoire.

4. Willingness to participate in the broader life of the school community, including after-hours events.

5. Under the guidance of the Head of Music, strong planning, programming, behaviour management and assessment skills, implementing inclusive, differentiated programs tailored to diverse learning needs.

Commitment to Child Safety and Equal Opportunity

Christ Church Grammar School is a child-safe environment. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and are committed to the protection and wellbeing of all children.

As a child-safe employer, we comply withMinisterial Order 1359and theChild Safe Standards, taking into account the needs of all students, including those from diverse backgrounds and those with disabilities or vulnerabilities.

Our recruitment process includes comprehensive screening such as Criminal Record Checks, Working With Children Checks, interviews, reference checks, and online screening to ensure that only suitable people work with our students.

Christ Church Grammar School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to merit-based selection, fairness, and inclusion.