Upper Strings Tutor

Brighton Grammar School; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Inspired music culture

Supportive team

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Brighton Grammar School in Melbourne invites applications for an experienced Upper Strings Music Tutor to join our Music Department. The role involves violin and viola lessons, ensemble direction, and active participation in concerts and school music programs.

The successful candidate will teach on Wednesdays and Thursdays during term time, and must hold a current Working with Children Check and National Criminal Record Check.

Qualifications

• Relevant skills and experience in musicianship and tutelage of the upper strings in a school environment.
• Advanced skills as an Upper Strings Tutor.
• Experience tutoring students in accordance with AMEB syllabus for examination preparation.
• Ability to enthuse, motivate and encourage students to participate in School Music ensembles.
• Working with Children Check and National Criminal Record Check required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate violin and viola lessons (individual and group) across the school.
• Direct school music ensembles and participate in concert evenings.
• Engage in all areas of the School Music program throughout the year.

Skills

Musicianship

Upper Strings tutoring

AMEB syllabus knowledge

Ensemble direction

Motivate students

Job description

Founded in 1882, Brighton Grammar is an Anglican school passionate about developing, inspiring and guiding each boy to achieve his personal best in every way. The School’s evidence informed teaching and learning strategy, supported by our in-house research centre, attracts the best minds in education.

We are proud of the strong traditions of our School, many of which are underpinned by our emphasis on developing a love of music amongst our students. All of our students participate in our compulsory music program from ELC through to Year 8, with the option for boys to continue with their music as an elective in their senior years. Our students are provided the opportunity to participate in ensembles/choirs and our instrumental program is thriving.

The role

Applications are currently sought from talented and accomplished upper strings music tutors to join our vibrant Music Department, commencing in Term 1, 2027.

The upper strings tutor is responsible for facilitating violin and viola individual and group lessons across the school, as well as ensemble direction. Involvement in concert evenings is required throughout the year, as is the ability to be actively involved in all areas of the Music program of the school.

The successful candidate will need to work on Wednesdays and Thursdays during term time.

Key requirements for this role include:

• Relevant skills and experience in musicianship and tutelage of the upper strings in a school environment.
• Advanced skills as an Upper Strings Tutor.
• Current experience tutoring students (all levels) in accordance with AMEB syllabus for examination preparation.
• A demonstrated ability to enthuse, motivate and encourage students to participate in School Music ensembles.
• A current Working with Children Check and National Criminal Record Check is essential for this position. Should you not have these current checks, you would be expected to apply for them should you be successful in securing the position.

Why work for us?

• Flexible hours to work with your current schedule
• The opportunity to inspire and develop the love of music amongst the students
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Work with other like minded people

We are proud of our culture at Brighton Grammar and invite you to hear more about it from some of our current staff, in the short video below.

Want to find out more?

All applications will be treated with strictest confidence.

Applications close: 5pm October 30, 2026.

Brighton Grammar School is fully committed to the protection of children and the promotion of a culturally safe and supportive working environment for diverse communities. The successful applicant will be expected to satisfy child protection screening and adhere to the School’s Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy and Child Safety Code of Conduct.