High Salary: Instrumental Music Teacher

1 week ago

Ballarat, Australia Peninsula Grammar Full time

Peninsula Grammar is a K-12 coeducational school of excellence, located on the Mornington Peninsula, renowned for its academic achievements and extensive co‑curricular program. In caring for students and their learning, we encourage them to unleash greatness both at school and beyond. Peninsula Grammar values the inherent uniqueness of every individual and fosters the pursuit of excellence in each child.

Job Description

The Role

Peninsula Grammar is seeking a dedicated and passionate woodwind educator with expertise in jazz and improvisation. The role involves teaching clarinet and saxophone to individual students, ranging from beginners to VCE level and beyond.

In addition to one‑on‑one instruction, the successful candidate will contribute actively to the broader music program. Responsibilities include conducting tutorials, leading rehearsals, and directing performances.

A key aspect of this position is the leadership of our award‑winning and highly regarded Stage Band, which has enjoyed many years of success and recognition. The successful candidate will further develop students’ skills in jazz performance and improvisation.

Please note: We accepting expressions of interest for appointments ranging from 1-5 days per week and the successful candidate will commence in Term 1, 2026.

About You

- Experienced woodwind educator (clarinet and saxophone essential) with expertise in jazz and improvisation
- Skills in arranging, double reeds, or classical woodwind an advantage
- Proven ability to engage and inspire students from beginner to VCE level
- Experience leading ensembles and fostering musical excellence
- Collaborative, organised, and committed to contributing to the wider music program

Desired Skills and Experience

All positions at Peninsula Grammar require:

- Current VIT or Working with Children Check
- First‑Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications
- Child Safety training (Mandatory Reporting Certificate)

How to Apply

Submit your current resume (with two professional referees) and a cover letter. Applications should be addressed to the Principal and submitted online.

Further information about Peninsula Grammar can be found at www.peninsulagrammar.vic.edu.au.

Applications will be reviewed upon submission, so interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.

Any queries should be made via contacting our HR team atemployment@pgs.vic.edu.auor via phone on(03) 9788 7846.

Please note: This is a term‑time only position. While you will not be required to work during school holidays, your salary will be averaged and paid evenly throughout the year to ensure consistent payments following our pay cycle.

Peninsula Grammar is a Child Safe School.

All staff are to abide by its Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy and Child Safe Code of Conduct.

All people employed by the school must be eligible to work in Australia.

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