Collaborative Pianist

Collaborative Pianist / Piano Accompanist

**Location**:North Sydney, AU**Date**:16 Oct 2024**Application closing date**:29/11/2024- Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 119 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 85,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.- In 27 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.- By joining our award-winning team of over 13,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.**ROLE SUMMARY**:

- Reddam House seeks to hire a passionate and experienced collaborative pianist (accompanist) and piano teacher for this full-time, permanent position, supporting the development of young musicians in a varied and dynamic role. This is an exciting opportunity to join a new music department which builds on the established success of our programme, with a collaborative approach to music education that balances academic excellence with artistic achievement. Our music department will play a central role in delivering the very best in music pedagogy and performance, engaging students throughout both Primary and High School. In this position, you will be a valued member of the Music Department team, working with students individually and in classroom/ensemble settings.

You will have the chance to help shape a flourishing music program from the ground up while benefiting from the established practices and renowned excellence of Reddam House's performing arts program.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Accompaniment of morning ensembles and choirs
- Preparing, accompanying and supervising student musicians for weekly school assemblies, recitals, competitions, special events, excursions and tours
- Prepare and perform with elective music students for academic Music performance assessments, including performing as part of an ensemble
- Lead groups of students in ensemble rehearsals and performances
- Deliver high quality piano lessons in an individual setting

**THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE**:

- Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree majoring in Piano Performance/Collaborative Piano, or equivalent
- Strong sight-reading and aural skills (including conventional notation and chord charts)
- Ability and experience engaging students of all ages (including both Primary and High School students), including in a supervisory role
- A passion for music education and nurturing student talent
- Strong performance skills and recent professional performance experience, with experience performing in a range of styles
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues
- Organisational and administrative abilities to effectively manage lesson schedules, ensemble rehearsals, and student progress
- A commitment to staying current with the latest developments in music teaching practices and pedagogy
- Arranging skills and familiarity with music technology software/keyboard programming are desirable
- A valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Classroom teaching qualifications are not required
- Start Date: Term 1, 2025
- We look forward to welcoming outstanding music professionals to join us as we launch our North Shore campus and continue to deliver excellence in music education.

**SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT**
- Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.