Upper Strings Music Specialist Instructor

Ipswich Girls' Grammar School; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Professional development

School fees discount for eligible员工

Job summary

Ipswich Girls' Grammar School including Ipswich Junior Grammar School is seeking an enthusiastic Upper Strings Music Specialist Instructor to provide violin and viola tuition to our students.

You will deliver lessons, monitor progress, and help prepare students for assemblies, stage performances and Eisteddfods, in a supportive cocurricular music climate.

Applicants should hold teaching or performance qualifications and be eligible to work in Australia with a Working with Children check.

Qualifications

• Teaching or performance qualifications in instrumental music (violin/viola) from a recognised university or college.
• Experience teaching violin and viola to students in private and/or group settings.
• Ability to incorporate contemporary and classical techniques into student development.
• Ability to plan engaging private lessons for diverse learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver violin and viola tuition to students, privately or in groups.
• Monitor and report student progress with accurate records.
• Prepare students for music presentations and performances throughout the year.
• Support a positive co-curricular music environment.

Skills

Violin performance

Viola

Private & group teaching

Curriculum planning

Education

Teaching/Performance qualifications in Instrumental Music (violin/viola) from a recognised university or college

Job description

Upper Strings Music Specialist Instructor

Limitless. One word that captures everything we believe about education, our students and the future we help shape.

At Ipswich Girls' Grammar School including Ipswich Junior Grammar School, we have an unwavering commitment to developing young people who know their value, embrace their potential and lead with grit and grace. Our purpose is to provide exceptional education and care that cultivates belief, belonging and bold leadership.

Established in 1892, we are one of Queensland's original Grammar Schools, proudly offering a contemporary, personalised and holistic education from Kindy to Year 12 (co-educational from Kindy to Year 6, and girls-only from Years 7-12). We combine a rich heritage with a future-focused approach, delivering transformative learning experiences that ignite curious minds and courageous hearts.

Our people are central to this mission. We are a warm, authentic and high-performing community united by a shared belief that every student deserves the opportunity to thrive.

This is a place of limitless possibilities. A place where students and staff alike are inspired to grow, lead and make their mark on the world.

THE ROLE

The Co-curricular Arts program is a vibrant department of the School which supports the artistic endeavours of our student cohort. We are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Upper Strings Music Specialist Instructor to provide violin and viola tuition (private individual and/or group lessons) to students at the School.

As an Upper Strings Music Specialist, you will:

• prepare and deliver music tuition in the area of specialty
• monitor, evaluate and report on student progress and maintain accurate records of student progress
• prepare and deliver violin and viola tuition within the frameworks in place in the School
• foster a supportive co-curricular Music climate which enhances student growth and confidence
• prepare students for music presentations throughout the year such as Assemblies, stage performances and Eisteddfods

This will involve a commitment of approximately one day (with the potential to grow) of private tuition per week.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role, you will:

• have Teaching and/or Performance qualifications in Instrumental Music (violin/viola) from a recognised university or college.
• have demonstrated skills and experience in teaching violin and viola to students in private and/ or group situations, across all age levels
• have expertise in and an ability to incorporate various contemporary and classical skills and techniques into individual student development
• have the ability to plan and deliver engaging private instrumental lessons that maximise learning outcomes for students with diverse learning needs, musical interests and varying levels of musical ability
• have eligibility to work in Australia and can obtain a Working with Children Blue Card and/ or registration with the Queensland College of Teachers

Experience with and the ability to direct an Ensemble would be desirable, but not essential.

All staff must actively contribute to a child-safe and culturally safe environment, uphold the School’s student safety policies and Code of Conduct, implement the Queensland Child Safe Standards, respond appropriately to concerns, and meet all work health and safety obligations.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive remuneration
• Ongoing Professional Development opportunitiesDiscounted school fees for eligible employees
• Eligible to access salary packaging through our provider, Southgate Salary Packaging
• Corporate discounts with Medibank
• Access to our on-site gym and pool
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Assistance Program

Whilst applications must be sent to us by 23 November 2026, applications will be considered and progressed accordingly prior to the closing date.

Ipswich Girls Grammar School including Ipswich Junior Grammar School is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all young people. Prior to appointment all candidates are required to undergo a pre-employment screening process which will include working with children checks, background referencing, identify confirmation, qualification validation and professional registration checks. All candidates must hold entitlement to work in Australia. Successful candidates are required to adhere to all School policies and procedures relating to student protection, and the School’s approach to meeting the Child Safe Standards and the Reportable conduct Scheme.