Violin -Viola Teacher

Experienced Violin/Viola Teacher

Effective from Term 1 2026

About the School

With a legacy of over 145 years of achievement, Tintern is one of Melbourne's most respected schools, with students from our Early Learning Centre to Year 12.  At Tintern we are committed to providing a workplace, which encourages professional growth and opportunities for all staff.

Tintern Grammar is seeking a dedicated and experienced Violin/Viola teacher to commence Term 1 2026

About the Role

The role includes approximately 5–6 hours of individual teaching per week, ideally spread across two days, to students in Years 3 to 9. In addition to individual tuition, the position involves participation in key ensemble and group teaching activities.

The successful applicant must be available on Thursdays to co-teach the Year 3/4 String Program alongside the Head of Strings and our Cello specialist. Availability on Wednesday afternoons is also favourable, with a preference for assisting with our intermediate-level string orchestra after school.

There is also an opportunity to tutor a small ensemble, such as a string quartet, as part of the school's broader co-curricular music program.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Preparing students for performances, examinations, and ensemble participation
• Writing student reports
• Supporting the school's performance calendar
• Contributing positively to the musical life of the school
• Collaborating with the music and string-teaching team

About you

The successful applicant will be well organised, possess strong communication skills, and demonstrate a collaborative approach to working within a dynamic music and string teaching team. A high level of technical proficiency on their instrument and experience as a performing musician are desirable. Music teaching experience should be in evidence.

Applicants must hold a current Working with Children Check or Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT).

Applications for this position should include a current curriculum vitae and contact details of two referees. All applications should be submitted by close of business on 14 November 2025

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Only people with the right to work in this country may apply for this position.

Tintern Grammar is a child safe school.