Upper Strings Teacher

4 hours ago

City of Brisbane, Australia Brisbane Girls Grammar School Full time

Brisbane Girls Grammar School establishes the educational foundation for girls and young women to contribute confidently to their world with wisdom, imagination, and integrity. One of Australia’s leading girls’ schools, Brisbane Girls Grammar School is an academically non-selective independent school, established in 1875 as one of Queensland’s original Grammar schools. The School’s curious, adventurous, and principled students are supported by a community of parents, alumnae and friends that values the finest traditions and aspirations in education.

Job Description

About the Role

Brisbane Girls Grammar School is inviting applications for the position of Upper Strings Teacher for 2026. This role is available on a part-time (0.200 FTE) basis, preferably on Wednesdays.

In collaboration with the Director of Instrumental Music and the Coordinators, Instrumental Music Teachers are responsible for delivering various components of the Instrumental Music Program. They actively engage, motivate, and inspire student musicians to help them reach their full potential.

The Instrumental Music Program includes directing large ensembles outside of the School’s regular timetabled hours, as well as providing small group tuition during scheduled class times.

Your responsibilities will include:

- teaching group upper string lessons

- directing ensembles and all associated tasks

- incorporating music technology to enhance learning and student motivation in rehearsals

- selecting and/or assisting in the selection of suitable and challenging repertoire

- preparing students for competitions and semester performances

- designing and implementing a specific and sequenced program of instruction for each ensemble

- choosing suitable and challenging repertoire that reflects the performance goals of each student

- designing and implementing an appropriately sequenced learning program for small group tuition, reflecting current pedagogical practice and individual playing standards linked to ensemble repertoire

You will also have:

- relevant tertiary degree, and teaching qualifications

- proven ability to understand diverse students’ learning styles, demonstrating effective teaching outcomes

- demonstrated ability to apply relevant theory and research relating to girls’ education

- excellent technological literacy

- the ability to work collaboratively and energetically within a high-performing school culture

- a current Queensland College of Teachers registration or the ability to acquire and maintain a Positive Working with Children Check (Blue Card).

How to Apply

We look forward to receiving your application.

- A cover letter to the Principal addressing your suitability for the role

- Details of education and qualifications

- Confirmation of Australian work rights eligibility

- Professional referees.

For enquiries, please contact:

The closing date for applications is 9 am, Wednesday, 12 November 2025.

Please note: We will not require any support from recruitment agencies at this time, and we kindly request that no contact be made. Only direct applications will be considered.

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