Instrumental Music Teacher of Chinese Woodwind

The Role

Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School are seeking a passionate and dedicated Teacher of Chinese Woodwind to join our vibrant community. This part-time (approximately 0.2 FTE), which must be a Thursday, is an ongoing position that commences on 28 January 2025 and involves teaching at the Keilor East campus.

As an Instrumental Music Teacher, you will provide individual lessons and support ensembles, teaching students from Year 7 to Year 12 and fostering their musical growth and development.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following: 

• Relevant qualifications and experience in teaching Chinese Woodwind
• Ability to engage and inspire students in the programme, in individual instrumental lessons and in supporting ensembles
• Ability work effectively with students, parents and staff
• Support for a culture of thinking and student care and wellbeing
• Support for the School's music events and activities

Applicants must be suitably qualified and experienced and hold either VIT registration or a current Working With Children Check. You must also be eligible to work in Australia.  

Please see the position description for further details.

The School

Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School has over 2,900 students from K-12 at campuses in Moonee Ponds, Essendon and Keilor East. We have outstanding staff, facilities and programmes to enhance student wellbeing and learning and develop creative, caring and critical thinkers.

The School provides a diamond education, with a co-educational Kindergarten programme, single-sex education at the Junior Schools and Middle Schools from Years 7 to 10 and co-education at the Larkin Centre (Years 11 to 12).

The School promotes the safety, wellbeing and participation of all students, including supporting children from culturally diverse backgrounds and those with individual needs and encourages every student to thrive in the classroom and beyond.

Benefits

• A collaborative team environment
• Excellent facilities and resources
• Competitive salary and salary packaging
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program

To Apply

Please provide a letter of application, resume and the names of at least two referees to Simone Fisher, Director of Human Resources via the link below.

Applications are due by as soon as possible.

Apply now to join a school community that will inspire, challenge and reward you, so you can impart this to the next generation.

Click here to watch our welcome video and find out more about the school.

Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity principles and understands the importance of diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.