We're seeking enthusiastic piano teachers for Term 1, 2027, teaching students throughout Melbourne, particularly the Inner North, Bayside and Inner Eastern suburbs.

You choose the times and locations you work.

This opportunity suits pianists looking for flexible, well-paid, long-term teaching work without the hassle of finding students and managing all the administration.

About the role

- In-home piano lessons (students' homes)
- Beginner to intermediate students (mostly children and teens)
- Lessons typically run weekday afternoons and early evenings
- Optional morning and weekend lessons
- You choose your availability and workload

What we offer

- Excellent earning potential: approximately $77 per teaching hour
- Student enquiries and referrals through Play Music's marketing
- Enrolment, billing and administrative support
- Adaptable scheduling
- Long-term teaching opportunities

What we're looking for

- Strong piano skills — Grade 8 or above preferred (Grade 6 or equivalent ability considered)
- Piano teaching experience preferred, but not essential for outstanding applicants
- A reliable car and willingness to travel locally
- A warm, friendly and engaging teaching style, particularly with children
- Interest in teaching for at least 2 years
- ABN and Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
- Australian work rights

How to apply

Please apply via Indeed with a short note outlining:

- Your suburb




- Your availability (days/times)
- Whether you have a reliable car
- Which suburbs you're happy to teach in
- Your piano qualifications/playing level and teaching experience
- Any Visa details, restrictions or expiry dates we need to know about

About Play Music

Play Music is an established in-home music school connecting families with independent piano teachers. We provide marketing, student introductions and administrative support.

Teachers choose their own availability and lesson fees, and Play Music takes care of marketing and admin - invoicing students under the teacher's ABN.

The indicative $77 teaching-hour amount is based on two consecutive 30-minute lessons at commonly charged 2026 rates, after Play Music's fee and before expenses and tax. Student referrals and earnings are not guaranteed.

Pay: From $77.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

- Do you have access to a reliable car for travelling between students' homes?
- Which Melbourne suburbs are you willing to travel to regularly for teaching?
- What is your highest piano qualification or approximate equivalent playing level?
- Please provide information about any rerstrictions to your ability to work in Australia, including Visa specified hours and expiry date
- Which weekdays are you generally available (in 2027) between 3:30pm and 7pm?

Work Location: On the road

📌 Piano Teacher – Melbourne | Flexible Hours | Term 1, 2027
🏢 Play Music
📍 Melbourne