Lauriston Girls' School is seeking an outstanding educator and Junior School Music Specialist with a proven record of excellence in music education and performance to lead our Junior School Music Program.
About Lauriston
Established in ****, Lauriston Girls' School has a long-standing reputation for academic excellence, educational innovation, and a deep commitment to empowering young women. From our renowned Howqua Year 9 campus program to our Reggio Emilia–inspired Early Learning Centre, Lauriston is a vibrant and progressive learning community. Our values – Engagement in Life, Intellectual Curiosity, Courage, Creativity and Relationships – shape who we are and all we do.
About the role
Full-time position
Ongoing teaching role (with 3 year POR)
Commencing January ****
The Music Leader – Junior School is an orchestral strings specialist responsible for the leadership, management and delivery of the Junior School Music Program from ELC to Year 6, including oversight of the Junior School Strings Program.
The role provides strategic and operational leadership across curriculum, instrumental music, ensembles, performances and co-curricular music programs, ensuring a vibrant and engaging music experience for all Junior School students. Working collaboratively with staff, students and families, the Music Leader – Junior School drives the ongoing development and excellence of music learning and performance opportunities across the Junior School.
A part-time load of 0.8FTE may be considered
Key duties:
In collaboration with the Director of Music, lead and continue to develop a vibrant classroom and co-curricular Music Program in the Junior School




Oversee the management of Junior Classroom Music and Instrumental Program staff to ensure that the Instrumental Programs contain best practice pedagogy that successfully integrates into Classroom Music Curriculum
Teach curriculum music classes and contribute to the planning, assessment and design of curriculum music
Lead and coordinate all components of the Junior Strings Program, including P-6 strings-based ensembles and the Years 2 & 3 Strings Program
Actively participate and contribute to Music Staff meetings and strategic planning activities
Undertake a collaborative role with the Director of Music and key staff in the planning and implementing of major concerts which include Junior School children
Teach collaboratively within theJunior Classroom Music and Junior Strings Programs,demonstrating and sharing best practice pedagogy and assessment strategies
Conduct and Tutor within the School's Ensemble Program
The successful applicant will have:
VIT registration
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in managing and developing Junior School Music Programs, both curricular and co-curricular
Demonstratedexperience as a teacher of music within a Kodály or Orff framework
Demonstrated proficiency as an orchestral strings specialist
Excellent conducting skills
Demonstrated ability to lead singing-based rehearsals, including year-level choirs
Demonstrated ability to lead a team of people
Highly developed organisational and communication skills
Demonstrated keyboardskills arean advantage




Highly developed interpersonal skills and an ability to work with students from a wide range of backgrounds and differing levels of ability
Benefits of working at Lauriston Girls' School:
Competitive Salaries and packages
Generous Leave Entitlements
Professional Development
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support staff wellbeing
Free on-site parking, close to public transport
Why join Lauriston?
As a member of our staff, you will join a supportive and professional community that values learning, wellbeing and meaningful contribution. Staff enjoy sector-leading employment conditions, opportunities for ongoing skilled growth, access to our Employee Assistance Program, and a range of benefits that support wellbeing and development.
All applicants must hold current VIT registration and have the right to live and work in Australia.
Applications close
Monday 14 September ****
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9.00am.
Early applications are strongly encouraged. Lauriston reserves the right to appoint prior to the closing date, and the position may be filled before applications close.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted with regard to the progress of their application.
Enquiries:
Elizabeth Tindall, Director of Music, at or *********.
Lauriston Girls' School is a child safe organisation which welcomes children, young people and their families. Lauriston Girls' School has zero tolerance for child abuse. Everyone working at Lauriston Girls' School is responsible for the care and protection of the children and young people within our care and reporting of information about suspected child abuse. All members of staff share in the responsibility for the prevention and detection of child abuse and promptly raising any issues or concerns about a child's safety. All staff are required to follow the School's Child Safe policies and Child Safety Code of Conduct.
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