About The Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Instrumental Music Teacher (Woodwind Specialist) to join the Australian School of the Arts (ASTA) Performance Music team at Sheldon College.
You will deliver high‐quality group and individual woodwind tuition to students from Prep to Year 12, fostering a love of music while developing students' instrumental skills and confidence. You will be part of one of Australia's leading school music programmes, featuring more than 30 ensembles and over 600 music lessons delivered each week.
This role includes responsibility for student safety and wellbeing, requiring compliance with the College's Child Safe Standards, policies and procedures, and all relevant legislative and duty of care obligations.
This is a part‐time (0.6), fixed‐term parental leave contract commencing in August 2026.
Ability to direct and conduct ensembles on Thursday afternoons is essential.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Music, Music Education or a related discipline
* Ability to teach multiple woodwind instruments, with strong capability in clarinet, bass clarinet and alto saxophone
* Experience teaching students across a range of ages and abilities in both group and individual settings
* Demonstrated ability to direct and conduct ensembles
* Strong musicianship and passion for music education
* Excellent communication, organisational and time‐management skills
* Collaborative approach and ability to work effectively within a team environment
* Ability to build positive relationships with students, families and colleagues
* Commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment
Child Safety and Wellbeing
* Eligibility to hold a Working with Children Blue Card or equivalent
* Ability to comply with and uphold the College's Child Safety and Wellbeing policies and procedures
* Completion and maintenance of mandatory Child Protection and Child Safety and Wellbeing training
* Responsibility for maintaining a safe and supportive environment for all students
Benefits
* Above Award remuneration
* Salary Sacrifice and Superannuation Co‐Contribution
* College‐paid Parental Leave
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families
* Corporate discounts including Health Insurance and Optometry
* Employee fee discounts at our on‐site Early Learning Centre and Prep‐12 College
* Coffee & Cake Days each term, with regular team BBQs and lunches
* Staffroom essentials: bread, raisin toast, condiments, tea, coffee, milk
* Funded Professional Development with supported release time
* Subsidised Staff Study and Scholarship Program
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