Music Instructor

Full Time
Applications Close: Tuesday, 11 November, 2025

Full Time Ongoing Music Instructor role
Fixed-Term Position of Responsibility – Strings Coordinator (1 year, with expected rolling annual extensions)
Commencing January 2026
Closing Date: 11 November 2025 at 2:00PM

About the Role

The Strings Coordinator oversees the Strings program from Prep to Year 12, overseeing staff, ensembles, and performance opportunities. The role combines leadership and teaching responsibilities, ensuring the program delivers high‑quality learning experiences and fosters student engagement in music across the College. Working closely with the Director and Deputy Director of Music, the Strings Coordinator plays a key role in shaping the vision and future direction of the Strings program.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

- Coordinate all aspects of the Strings program, including staffing, ensemble development, and student participation.

- Lead and support a team of Strings teachers, fostering a collaborative and positive culture.

- Provide individual and group instrumental tuition and oversee developmental programs for Year 2 and Year 5 Strings.

- Lead and assist in ensemble rehearsals, concerts, camps, and other performance opportunities.

- Supervise student participation in College ensembles, ensuring consistent and transparent opportunities for all.

- Maintain and manage instruments, music resources, and databases, including organising repairs as needed.

- Build enrolments in the Strings area through promotion, concerts, and engagement with families.

- Coordinate AMEB exam preparation, scholarship applications, excursions, and eisteddfod participation.

- Contribute to the professional culture of the Music Department and uphold MLC’s values of respect, responsibility, compassion, and courage.

The school

MLC is a leading independent girls’ day and boarding school in the inner east of Melbourne. Our unmatched breadth of learning and wellbeing experiences and environments inspires and supports MLC students to find and nurture their individual interests and talents and achieve their best. Known for our commitment to excellence and innovation in education combined with the unmatched breadth of our curriculum, co‑curricular activities, and College resources ensures our students discover their strengths and interests, nurture their talents, forge their own paths and achieve their best. MLC students are empowered to be confident and resilient global citizens who possess the skills, knowledge, and attitude to thrive throughout every stage of their schooling and in an ever‑changing, globalised world.

About You

- A degree in music or instrumental education with performance and teaching expertise on at least one string instrument.

- Proven ability to lead a team with positivity, vibrancy, and accountability.

- Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

- Experience in teaching and ensemble direction across a broad range of styles and age groups.

- A passion for promoting music education and achieving quality music outcomes.

- Ability to engage collaboratively with colleagues, students, and families to build an inclusive and high‑performing programme.

- A current Working with Children Check.

- Be open to ideas, strive for excellence, and demonstrate a high level of integrity.

Why Join MLC?

Join a leading independent school that celebrates excellence, innovation, and community. You’ll work alongside passionate and supportive colleagues in a thriving Music Department that values collaboration and creativity. Enjoy access to professional learning opportunities that foster both personal and career growth. At MLC, your expertise will help shape the next generation of musicians and inspire students to discover the joy and lifelong value of music.

For further information regarding this position, please reach out to peopleandculture@mlc.vic.edu.au.

MLC puts child safety at the forefront and is committed to providing a child safe environment. The safety of our students is paramount and is the responsibility of all of our staff.

Please be aware that while we make every effort to adhere to the stated closing dates, we may need to close the application process earlier if a significant number of qualified candidates are identified before the official deadline.

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