Piano Teacher

Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan

Job type: Part time / From 10/02/2025 - 26/01/2026

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Education and Training

Reference: 1461973

**Location Profile**:
**About John Monash Science School**

In 2010, The Department of Education and Training and Monash University collaborated to develop a secondary school designed to advance students with an interest in sciences, mathematics, and associated technologies. John Monash Science School is the expression of this unique educational partnership. Monash University has committed significant resources and has dedicated staff in both the Faculties of Education and Science to support students and staff of our school.

The vision for John Monash Science School is to be a nationally and internationally recognised centre for excellence in innovative research-based teaching and learning in the later years of secondary science, mathematics, associated technologies, resource development and pedagogy. The school will contribute to Victoria¿s, and the Nation¿s, long term economic, social, cultural and environmental goals through delivery of high quality and innovative education.

John Monash Science School will:
1. engage students through innovation in a relevant and integrated curriculum and investigation
- based learning approaches;
2. provide pathways into senior secondary and university studies for high achievers pursuing Science and Mathematics;
3. develop high quality effective teaching strategies to be shared amongst teachers throughout the state; and

4. provide ongoing up-to-date knowledge in rapidly advancing areas of science.

**Learning Environment and Curriculum**

At John Monash Science School, we focus on providing students not only an education of the highest academic standard, but one which also encourages independent, creative thinking. Working with like-minded peers, expert teachers, and taking advantage of world-class facilities, students at our school are challenged and supported to grow and develop holistically in order to achieve their goals.

Inquiry-based learning is one teaching and learning approach at our school. Some of the documented benefits of this style of learning are that it:
¿ teaches problem-solving, critical thinking skills, and disciplinary content

¿ promotes the transfer of concepts to new problem questions

¿ teaches students how to learn and builds self-directed learning skills

These skills are essential for our students to develop into 'life-long¿ learners and give them an advantage for any further studies they choose to undertake.

John Monash Science School is seeking a suitably qualified Piano specialist for a 0.6 Piano Teaching position. Understanding and qualification to teach Piano through the VCE syllabus, AMEB, and ABRSM necessary. Ability and qualification to teach classroom music through to VCE level highly favourable. Ability to accompany choirs and soloists necessary.

Applicants should provide evidence of their experience and ability to meet the following selection criteria:
**Selection Criteria**:
**SC1** Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated experience in responding to student learning needs.

**SC2** Demonstrated experience in planning for and implementing high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluating the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth.

**SC3** Demonstrated experience in monitoring and assessing student learning. Demonstrated experience in using data to inform teaching practice and providing feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.

**SC4** Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader school community to support student learning, agency, wellbeing and engagement.

**SC5** Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values. Demonstrated experience in reflecting upon practice and engaging in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.

**Role**:
The classroom teacher classification comprises two salary ranges
- range 1 and range 2. The primary focus of the classroom teacher is on the planning, preparation and teaching of programs to achieve specific student outcomes. The classroom teacher engages in critical reflection and inquiry in order to improve knowledge and skills to effectively engage students and improve their learning.

As the classroom teacher gains experience his or her contribution to the school program beyond the classroom increases. All classroom teachers may be required to undertake other duties in addition to their rostered teaching duties provided the responsibility is appropriate to the salary range, qualifications