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Instrumental Music Teacher of Piano


The RolePenleigh and Essendon Grammar School is seeking a passionate and dedicated teacher of piano to join our vibrant and supportive music community. As an Instrumental Music Teacher, you will provide individual lessons, teach small groups in the Year Seven Instrumental Programme and be an excellent accompanist. This is a Long Service Leave replacement position for Term One 2026 (approximately 0.6 FTE). The position is based at our Keilor East campus (Year 7-12), and the required working day is Friday, with other days negotiable.If you’re enthusiastic about music education and enjoy working in a collaborative school environment, we’d love to hear from you.The successful candidate will demonstrate the following:Relevant qualifications and experience in teaching PianoAbility to engage and inspire students in individual instrumental lessons and ensemblesAbility to work effectively with students, parents, and staffSupport for a culture of thinking, student care, and wellbeingSupport for the school's music events and activitiesApplicants must be suitably qualified and experienced, holding 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 3,000 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.Applications are due by 9am, Friday 10 October. 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.Position Description AUD Australia - VIC Melbourne - All locations Western Suburbs Keilor East 3033
Job Opportunity | Instrumental Music Teacher of Piano | PEGS

Instrumental Music Teacher of Piano

  • Part-time (0.6) fixed term position, commencing 27 January 2026
  • Based at the Keilor East campus
  • Join a leading independent school with excellent programmes and facilities

The Role

Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School is seeking a passionate and dedicated teacher of piano to join our vibrant and supportive music community. As an Instrumental Music Teacher, you will provide individual lessons, teach small groups in the Year Seven Instrumental Programme and be an excellent accompanist. 
This is a Long Service Leave replacement position for Term One 2026 (approximately 0.6 FTE). The position is based at our Keilor East campus (Year 7-12), and the required working day is Friday, with other days negotiable.
If you’re enthusiastic about music education and enjoy working in a collaborative school environment, we’d love to hear from you.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following:

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

Applicants must be suitably qualified and experienced, holding 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 3,000 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 9am, Friday 10 October. 

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.

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

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