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Instrumental Music Teacher of Percussion


The RolePenleigh and Essendon Grammar School is seeking a dedicated Percussion Teacher for a part-time (0.2546) fixed term position from 10 August to 4 September 2026 and involves working one day a week at the Keilor East campus. Our preferred day is Monday, but this can be negotiated.As an Instrumental Music Teacher of Percussion, you will provide individual instrumental lessons and have the opportunity to teach students from Year 7 to Year 12, fostering their musical growth and development.The successful candidate will demonstrate the following: Relevant qualifications and experience in teaching PercussionAbility to engage and inspire students in the programmeAbility work effectively with students, parents and staffSupport for a culture of thinking and student care and wellbeingSupport for the School's music events and activitiesApplicants 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 SchoolPenleigh 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.BenefitsA collaborative team environmentExcellent facilities and resourcesCompetitive salary and salary packagingAccess to an Employee Assistance ProgramTo ApplyPlease 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.Please see the position description for further details.Applications are due 4pm Wednesday 10 June 2026.Apply now to join a school community that will inspire, challenge and reward you, so you can impart this to the next generation.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.Position Description AUD Australia - VIC Melbourne - All locations Western Suburbs Keilor East 3033
Job Opportunity | Instrumental Music Teacher of Percussion | PEGS

Instrumental Music Teacher of Percussion

  • Exciting fixed term position based at Keilor East
  • Outstanding facilities and programmes
  • Join a leading independent school

The Role

Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School is seeking a dedicated Percussion Teacher for a part-time (0.2546) fixed term position from 10 August to 4 September 2026 and involves working one day a week at the Keilor East campus. Our preferred day is Monday, but this can be negotiated.

As an Instrumental Music Teacher of Percussion, you will provide individual instrumental lessons and have the opportunity to teach students from Year 7 to Year 12, fostering their musical growth and development.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following: 

  • Relevant qualifications and experience in teaching Percussion
  • Ability to engage and inspire students in the programme
  • 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.

Please see the position description for further details.

Applications are due 4pm Wednesday 10 June 2026.

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

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.

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To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Melissa Grant on 9016 2000.

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