22 Oct
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Geelong Grammar School
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Geelong
22 Oct
Geelong Grammar School
Geelong
Coordinator of Music | Keyboard and Accompaniment
Geelong Grammar School is one of the world’s leading co-educational boarding and day schools. Offering exceptional educational opportunities across four campuses from Early Learning to Year 12, Geelong Grammar School is committed to making a positive difference for students, staff, and the community. We believe in prioritising wellbeing, adventure, creativity, and academic rigour, and we value wisdom.
About the role
For those interested in committing to a professional and aspirational setting that encourages your success, and supports your ongoing learning and development, we welcome applications for a part-time fixed-term (with possibility of extension) Teacher of Music & Coordinator of Keyboard and Accompaniment to commence in January 2027.
This role will be teaching classroom instrumental music to Middle and Senior school students, and as the Coordinator of Keyboard and Accompaniment you will be responsible for organising and administering the co-curricular Keyboard and Accompaniment Programme across all Geelong Grammar Campuses. The hours of work are split over multiple days due to timetable requirements.
What you will be doing
Teach one or more instruments through individual or group music lessons (loading associated with this is subject to student enrolment in Music Lessons)
Teach ensembles as part of the Ensemble Programme, including the Middle School Music Programme
Teach as key/support instrumental staff within the Classroom Instrumental Programme at various levels, dependent on the experience of the appointee
Create an exciting and engaging learning environment for students at every stage from beginner to advanced students
Prepare students for Australian Music Examinations Board examinations and for Senior music subjects included VCE/VET & IB Music and performance programme
Lead, coordinate and deliver internal school performances while providing regular music experiences and securing external performance opportunities for students across all campuses
Contribute to the School’s performance calendar, including and not limited to; Family Day, Battle of the Bands, Generations in Jazz, Winter Concert, Musicals, Athletics Day, Chapel and Church services, assemblies, Termly Soirées, eisteddfods, and national and international competitions representing the school
Attend local, interstate and international tours as required
Programme coordination, in consultation with the Head of Co-curricular | Music
Allocate staff and students for instrumental music lessons, classroom and ensemble programmes
Develop and coordinate musical items for concerts, Assemblies and Chapel Services and other school events
Oversee the maintenance and management of school instruments, including the organisation of purchases, hire agreements and repairs, while coordinating the acquisition, cataloguing and administration of repertoire within the Music Library
Support the development, implementation and evaluation of a music curriculum that embeds the most effective practice,
theory and philosophy
Contribute to the vision, strategic planning and continuous improvement of the Music Programme, driving innovation, excellence and sustainable growth to ensure a world-class learning and performance experience for students
Prepare, manage and monitor the annual budget allocation for the instrument family, ensuring strategic resourcing and submission to the Head of Co-curricular | Music
Recruit, induct, support and retain the specialist music tutors working within the instrument family, in consultation with the Head of Co-curricular | Music
Coordinate rehearsals, lesson and accompanist scheduling across campuses, and resolve clashes
Prepare and distribute performance and practice parts in accordance with copyright legislation
Assessment, reporting and communication
Employ a range of authentic assessment and reporting practices, including overseeing the fortnightly Music Lesson Blogs to communicate student progress, celebrate learning and strengthen engagement with families
Communicate regularly with parents about their child’s progress through informal discussion, written reports and parent–teacher discussions when required
Coordinate Australian Music Examinations Board enrolments, accompanists, supervision and related administration
Collaboration and student leadership
Actively contribute to weekly Coordinator meetings and regular meetings with the Head of Co-curricular | Music, while leading and supporting instrumental teachers within the instrument family and fostering a positive, collaborative and high-performing team culture that advances effective comm
📌 Coordinator of Music | Keyboard and Accompaniment (Geelong)
🏢 Geelong Grammar School
📍 Geelong