Head of Piano Studies

Fantasia Music Academy; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fantasia Music Academy in Singapore seeks an experienced Head of Piano to lead our piano teaching team, oversee curriculum development, and drive academic excellence.

The role combines hands-on teaching with mentoring, assessment design, and collaboration with management to grow the piano programme and deliver high-quality student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and extensive piano teaching background required.
• Experience teaching a broad range of ages, including advanced/diploma levels.
• Strong knowledge of ABRSM and Trinity syllabuses and piano pedagogy.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor and support other piano teachers.
• Experience in curriculum development, lesson planning and student assessment.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to teach on weekends and support academy events.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual piano lessons for children and adults, from beginners to diploma levels.
• Prepare students for ABRSM and Trinity examinations, competitions, auditions and performances.
• Lead and mentor piano teachers through lesson observations and professional development.
• Develop and review the piano curriculum, resources, and assessment methods.
• Monitor student progress and guide teachers in personalised learning plans.
• Communicate goals, progress and practice strategies with parents and adult learners.
• Conduct trial lessons, assess abilities and recommend learning pathways.
• Support planning and delivery of student recitals, masterclasses, workshops and events.
• Work with management on recruitment, teaching standards and growth of the piano programme.

Skills

ABRSM & Trinity syllabuses knowledge

Piano pedagogy

Performance technique

Music theory

Education

Master’s degree in Music, Piano Performance, Music Education or a related discipline

Job description

Head of Piano

Fantasia Music Academy | Singapore

Job Description

Fantasia Music Academy is seeking an experienced Head of Piano to lead our piano teaching team and oversee the quality and development of our piano programme. This role combines hands‑on teaching with curriculum planning, teacher mentoring and academic leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct individual piano lessons for children and adults, from beginners to advanced and diploma levels.
• Prepare students for ABRSM and Trinity examinations, competitions, auditions and performances.
• Lead and mentor piano teachers through lesson observations, constructive feedback and professional development sessions.
• Develop and review the piano curriculum, teaching resources and assessment methods.
• Monitor student progress and guide teachers in developing personalised learning plans.
• Communicate with parents and adult learners about learning goals, progress and practice strategies.
• Conduct trial lessons, assess students’ abilities and recommend suitable learning pathways.
• Support the planning and delivery of student recitals, masterclasses, workshops and academy events.
• Work closely with management on teacher recruitment, teaching standards and the growth of the piano programme.

Requirements

• A Master’s degree in Music, Piano Performance, Music Education or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 10 years of piano teaching experience, with a proven track record of student progress and achievement.
• Experience teaching a broad range of ages and abilities, including advanced and diploma-level students.
• Strong knowledge of ABRSM and Trinity examination syllabuses, piano pedagogy, performance technique and music theory.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor and support other piano teachers.
• Experience in curriculum development, lesson planning and student assessment.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, responsible and encouraging approach to teaching, with a strong commitment to student development.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, administration staff and management.
• Willingness to teach on weekends and support scheduled academy events.