College Accompanist

**Description**:
Pymble Ladies’ College is a school of the Uniting Church in Australia for girls Kindergarten to Year 12 with boarding from Year 7. At Pymble, we foster a world-class educational environment with the importance of global citizenship and a worldwide perspective central to our strategic intent.

We believe our staff, both teaching and non-teaching, are our most valuable resource. We are proud to have passionate and dedicated staff who recognise the unique strengths and qualities of every Pymble girl.

The role

The role of the College Accompanist is to provide piano accompaniment at a range of College events including but not limited to rehearsals, auditions, assemblies, concert performances. These events and performances may be scheduled outside of regular school hours, in the evenings and at weekends. The accompanist will work in both the curriculum and co-curricular domains, with particular emphasis on Stage 6 accompanying.

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Our kind of team member

You will demonstrate the following attributes and capabilities:

- Accomplished pianist with an advanced level of skill to enable performance of challenging repertoire
- Demonstrate outstanding sight-reading ability
- Bachelor of Music (Piano Performance/Accompanying), Post Graduate degree is highly desirable
- Teaching qualifications desirable, not essential
- Demonstrate outstanding musicianship and technical proficiency through a diverse range of styles
- The ability to measurably improve and advance the level of performance of students
- Experience preparing students for recitals, assessments, exams and competitions including HSC Music 1, 2 and Music Extension
- A team player with the ability to collaborate with the choir, band and string conductors to ensure seamless performances
- Be well organised, creative and innovative with the ability to prioritise tasks
- Abiltity to to work with advanced pianists and teach the art of accompanying when required
- A willingness to conduct College tours and work with Peripatetic staff offering assistance in studio concerts and AMEB exams experience is desirable
- Willingness to support and promote the ethos and values of the College

Your kind of workplace

Pymble people are at the heart of what the College offers its students. That’s why every Teacher, Professional Services and Co-curricular staff member is valued for being the person they are, for the quality of their work, for their diverse contribution and for their wins - big and small. We express our appreciation in many ways, including through recognition programs, story sharing, celebrations, feedback, and competitive remuneration.

We treasure our caring, collegiate community, which Pymble people often refer to as the ‘Pymble family’. We also appreciate that our family is not the only one in the lives of Pymble people, so we ‘walk the talk’ when it comes to supporting work-life balance, providing family benefits and contributing to community connections.

Your kind of benefits

We are offering a competitive remuneration and a range of benefits, including:

- professional development support
- access to our Aquatic and Fitness Centre, with free Yoga and Pilates classes
- daily morning tea
- discounted school fees (where applicable)
- a dedicated Staff Wellbeing team and regular social events, and
- easy access with close public transport and onsite or nearby (street) parking.

We also provide a wide range of opportunities for Pymble people to grow personally and professionally, including growth strategies, training and professional development, career progression, access to technology and resources, and health and wellbeing opportunities.

Our kind of process

Pymble Ladies’ College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a workforce which represents the diverse society in which we live. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

We acknowledge the Durramurragal as the traditional custodians of the land on which our College is built. We pay respect to Elders past, present and future recognising the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.