Teacher of Music & Coordinator of Strings Part Time (0.57 FTE)12 month Fixed Term Leave Replacement for 2026Join a vibrant and supportive Music team nestled in the scenic surrounds of Geelong, where creativity and collaboration thrive.Be a driving force in elevating our Strings Programme, cultivating a strong ensemble culture and shaping its future with your vision and expertise.Inspire curious minds to discover a lifelong passion for music, helping students see music as a powerful journey, not just an instrument to master.
About us Geelong Grammar School is one of the world's leading co-educational boarding and day schools.
Offering exceptional educational opportunities across four campuses from Early Learning to Year 12, Geelong Grammar School is committed to making a positive difference for students, staff, and the community.
We believe in prioritising wellbeing, creativity, and academic rigour.
Our character is compassionate, curious, and courageous, and we achieve our goals through working ethically, collaboratively, inclusively, progressively and with substantiation.
About the role For those interested in committing to a professional and aspirational environment that encourages your success, and supports your ongoing learning and development, we welcome applications for a part-time Teacher of Music & Coordinator of Strings to commence in January 2026 for a 12 month period.With a 0.36 FTE teaching load, you will be teaching classroom instrumental to Years 5, 6 and 7 students, and as the Coordinator of String (0.2 FTE) you will be responsible for organising and administering the co-curricular Strings Programme for Middle School.
The hours of work are split over multiple days due to timetable requirements.In addition if you would like to engage in further paid work, there is the opportunity for one on one instrumental teaching on a casual basis, or with an additional agreed salary component based on student enrolment numbers.
About You To be successful in this role you must have:Proven ability to create an exciting learning environment for Middle School studentsExcellent organisational, planning and communication skillsDemonstrated capacity or experience in managing and leading music programme staff.A willingness to be actively involved in the School's pastoral care and co-curricular programmes.Current VIT Registration Why work with us?
Free on-campus car parking, access to the Handbury Centre for Wellbeing (Gym/Pool), lunch provided during term time and other School community benefits.Geelong Grammar School is committed to the safety of all students and has a zero tolerance of student abuse.The School's Student Safeguarding Framework, which includes the Student Safeguarding Strategy, Student Safeguarding Policy and Student Safeguarding Code of Conduct, is available on the GGS website, under 'Student Safeguarding'.
The School expects that all staff members (and School Community members) comply with the Student Safeguarding Framework policies and procedures and the Child Safe Standards, as applicable to their role.
Any queries in respect of this Framework or the School's expectations should be directed to safeguarding.Please be aware that applications will be reviewed as they are submitted, and interviews may occur prior to the closing date.Applications close at 10am on Wednesday 17 September 2025.