Drumkit/Percussion - Music Tutor

Job Description

St Michael’s Grammar School are seeking an experienced and passionate Drumkit/Percussion Tutor to join our vibrant Performing Arts Faculty to deliver quality teaching, learning and caring in our Private Music Program, support ensembles, our rock bands program and engage with our busy calendar of events. The Music Tutor is responsible for supporting the recruitment and retention of students in the orchestral and contemporary music spaces requiring percussion. They are also expected to foster strong connections with all music students in both the Junior and Senior Schools. Whilst we are seeking a Tutor with strengths across both drumkit and tuned percussion, ability and interest to teach an additional instrument would be beneficial to increasing your teaching load at the school. This role is calculated at 1 day a week , with the teaching and ensemble component needing to be undertaken on a Thursday . This role will also involve time allocated to supporting the technical delivery of events across our busy calendar. Experience working in sound, lighting or general crewing for Music events would be advantageous. Capacity to work the following events throughout 2025 would be ideal and would be negotiated at the interview stage: The St Michael’s Community Festival, Saturday March 29 The Soiree Festival, Saturday May 31 Music at the Centre (Melbourne Recital Centre), Friday August 15 Junior School Spring Concert, Tuesday November 11 St Michael’s Grammar School is one of the leading co-educational, independent schools in Australia, providing exceptional learning opportunities to students from Kindergarten to Year 12. The School is respected for its exceptional education, wellbeing programs and a deep commitment to innovative approaches to teaching, learning and caring. St Michael’s empowers students to approach their lifelong learning journey with courage, confidence and a strong sense of social justice. Key benefits of working at St Michael’s Grammar School include: Culture of continuous improvement and celebrating success Stimulating work and learning environment Exceptional resources and facilities Active Staff Association focused on staff collegiality and wellbeing Generous professional development and coaching opportunities Access to the Schools on-site café and sporting complex Staff benefits and Employee Assistance Program Closing date for applications is 10am Friday 28 February 2025. Please note we will be screening applications and scheduling interviews as applications are received; therefore, the role may be filled prior to the closing date. Please submit your details, resume and cover letter outlining in detail your experience and ability to meet the requirements of this role. Please note that applications without cover letters will not be considered. If you would like to discuss this role, please contact Mrs Katie-Jane Miliani on 03 8530 3341. Student Safety and Wellbeing St Michael’s Grammar School is committed to Student Safety and Wellbeing. As such, the successful applicant will be expected to satisfy child protection screening and adhere to the School’s Student Safety and Wellbeing Policies and Code of Conduct. These documents may be downloaded from the School’s website. #J-18808-Ljbffr