We are seeking an experienced Music Tutor – Percussion and Drum Kit to commence at the beginning of the 2025 school year. Music Tutors report to the Director of Music and are employed on a casual basis. Rate of pay will be in accordance with VMTA rates. The successful candidate must be available to work on Thursdays. Approximately 1 day of teaching per week is available.
Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak is a Catholic Independent Girls' School and is acknowledged as one of the leading schools in Australia. Our academic, cultural, sporting and pastoral programs are all integral to the holistic education of our students.
We aim to produce young women who are well educated, well-informed and able to thrive in a fast changing world; young women who have a strong personal interest in actively shaping a positive future for their community, be it local, national or global.
The position
We are seeking an experienced Music Tutor – Percussion and Drumkit, to join our highly experienced and dynamic Music department to commence at the beginning of the 2025 school year. Music Tutors report to the Director of Music and are employed on a casual basis. Rate of pay will be in accordance with VMTA rates. The successful candidate must be available to work on Thursdays. Approximately 1 day of teaching per week is available.
Music Tutors are appointed to assist in the provision of instrumental programs, both within the Music curriculum and as part of the School's broader Music Program. Music Tutors are responsible for overseeing their individual programs and for the progress of the students they tutor. They have the overarching goal of enabling every student to participate in the musical life of the School to the best of her ability.
Responsibilities of the role will include
Tutor an allocated list of instrumentals students from beginner to advanced levels (VCE and Diploma)
Liaise with the Director of Music and the relevant Head of Department in relation to student progress, repertoire, student assessment and performances, ensemble planning and the pastoral needs of students
Foster a standard of excellence in music performance in examinations, recitals, concerts and other performance activities
Direct Music Ensembles as required by the Director of Music
Other duties as outlined in the position description
About You
The successful candidate will be an experienced Percussion Music Tutor familiar with AMEB and VCE syllabi. You will have excellent performance skills gained through training or experience in a wide range of musical styles. Your excellent communication and organisational skills coupled with an ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic working environment will be critical to your success in the role. A current WWCC (Employee) is mandatory. VIT accreditation is desirable.
Why work at Loreto Toorak?
Joining Loreto Toorak means joining a supportive, inclusive and collaborative community. Our commitment to a shared purpose which empowers and motivates students and staff to use their individual gifts with confidence, creativity and generosity is at the heart of our culture. We offer rewarding careers, professional development opportunities, excellent workspaces and facilities and access to wellbeing programs.
If this sounds like the role for you then don't hesitate, apply online now by clicking the 'apply' button.
Applications close at 8am on Monday 11 November. Applications will be reviewed on submission and interviews may commence prior to closing date, so don't delay if the role is of interest to you!
Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak is a child safe employer and is committed to the welfare of children and their protection. All potential employees and volunteers will be required to comply with the School's Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct. Applicants will be required to undergo police and background checks in accordance with this policy.
Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak is a Catholic Independent School and is acknowledged as one of the leading schools in Australia. Highly regarded for our pastoral care, academic, sporting, music and cultural programs, we educate women who will work towards positive social change.
Our vision, to offer a Catholic education that liberates, empowers and motivates students, is supported by a strategic direction that incorporates the belief that our staff are the most valuable resource in our School.