Group Music Teacher

**Group Music Teacher - Springwood & Birkdale (Casual / Part-Time)**
**Mad Hatter Music - Springwood QLD**

**Expected Hours**: 6-8 per week

**About Us**:
Mad Hatter Music is a fun and creative music school with locations in Springwood and Birkdale. Our goal is to help students build confidence, self-esteem, and a lifelong love of music. We’re known for our warm, family-like learning environment, where child-led, creative education is at the heart of everything we do.

**About the Role**:
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and reliable **Group Music Teacher** to run after-school classes in:

- **Springwood**: Tuesdays, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons
- **Birkdale**:Monday afternoon

This is a **maternity leave position** with strong potential for ongoing work.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Plan and teach small group music classes for children
- Use creative and engaging approaches to music education
- Source or adapt music and teaching materials
- Maintain lesson plans and student notes
- Work closely with the Mad Hatter team for support and resources

**What We’re Looking For**:

- Outgoing and confident working with children
- Strong musical skills - able to sight read, improvise, and compose at a reasonable level
- Passion for creative, child-led learning
- Reliable and well-organised, with excellent time management
- Able to commit to at least **6 months**:

- Access to **own transport**:

- Previous experience teaching or working with kids (ideal but not essential)
- Available for regular afternoon shifts during the school term

**What We Offer**:

- Friendly, supportive team and working environment
- Access to resources and training
- Opportunities to extend the role beyond maternity leave
- No work during school holidays (for now)

**How to Apply**:
We look forward to hearing from you

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 25/08/2025