Role Description/Criteria
Applications are sought for the casual position of Instrumental Music Teacher – Piano and Accompanist at the Mornington and Rosebud Campuses of Padua College. The role of the Instrumental Music Teacher – Piano and Accompanist is to work with the Director of Performing Arts to provide:
• Individual and small group instruction in piano to students in Years 7 to 12;
• Timetabling of music lessons
• Large group work on request;
• Accompany students for exams and performances
• Assistance in ensemble management;
• Prepare students for external examinations (Trinity/AMEB) if appropriate, to the student’s level of development.
• Attendance at Performing Arts concerts (as outlined by the Director of Performing Arts);
• Maximisation of students' participation in the co-curricular and curricular aspects of the Performing Arts Department;
• Relevant curriculum under the direction of the Director of Performing Arts;
• Promotion of the Performing Arts life and culture of the College;
• Support to the Director of Performing Arts in ensuring that appropriate reporting and lesson content is provided for students;
• Demonstrated continued growth within the department;
• Flexible teaching methods to suit individual students’ needs;
• Written semester reports using the College reporting system;
• Support for the College ethos; and
• Other duties as described from time to time by the Deputy Principals - Heads of Campus.
Key Selection Criteria & Requirements
• Relevant tertiary qualifications, or equivalent
• Experience tutoring piano in a school setting.
• A valid and current Working with Children Check or current VIT registration.
• Demonstrated high level of competence as a performer and innovative teacher – beginner to advanced level;
• Demonstrated high quality teaching skills enabling students to reach their full potential;
• Commitment to the development/growth in student numbers;
• Demonstrated willingness to support the ethos of Padua College; including an active commitment to the College Mission and Vision;
• Familiarity with and compliance with Padua College’s Child-Safety and Wellbeing Policy and Code of Conduct, and any other policies or procedures relating to child safety;
• Familiarity with and compliance with legislated Occupational Health and Safety practices and participate in consultative processes to ensure workplace safety for staff and students;
• Maintaining currency of all relevant legislated and required College Occupational Health and Safety modules, and all First Aid and CPR Qualifications;
• Undertaking regular professional learning to maintain a high level of awareness of current and best practice in the major areas of responsibility associated with the role.
Application Procedures
Full position descriptions and College Application Forms can be obtained at the College website at www.padua.vic.edu.au. Application forms for these positions should be returned to the Principal by email to **********@padua.vic.edu.au, accompanied by full Résumé, the names of three referees and university transcripts by 10am Monday 1 December 2025. All applications will be acknowledged on receipt by return email. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted further. Other applicants will not receive further communication from the College regarding the position.
The interview process may commence prior to the closing date and, if a suitable applicant is found, the role may close early. We encourage applications for the vacancy to be submitted as soon as possible.
Padua College is a Child Protected School and promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.