Caulfield Grammar School is aninternationally recognised, independent, co-educational schoolcommitted to providing exceptional educational opportunities fromEarly Learning through Year 12.
With over **** students across 4campuses and our Student Experience Programs in Yarra Junction andKakadu, Caulfield Grammar passionately strives to deliverinnovative specialist educational programs enabling qualitylearning every day, in every experience, for every learner, forlife.
Music at Caulfield Grammar School isamong the largest school music programs in Australia, with around90 music staff and 100 ensembles across our campuses, thousands ofstudents in weekly instrumental and vocal tuition, and a fullcalendar of concerts and events, including the biennial SchoolConcert at Hamer Hall, Generations in Jazz and internationaltours.
TheRole
We are seeking an inspiring StringTeacher and leader while our Head of Strings is on long serviceleave.
You will teach strings and lead the Strings departmentacross all campuses, from beginner lessons through to VCE, externalexaminations and the School's most advanced stringensembles.
Reporting to the Director of Music,you will lead a team of specialist string teachers, guarantee thequality and consistency of string tuition, and build thedepartment's ensembles, recruitment and student pathways so thatevery student has the opportunity to take part in a high-qualitystrings program.
Working closely with Campus Heads of Music, Headsof Faculty (Music) and fellow Heads of Instrumental Music, you willconnect weekly tuition with the classroom music program and thecalendar of rehearsals, soirees, concerts, festivals andtours.
This is a full time (1.0 FTE), fixedterm position for Terms 1 to 3, ****: 0.6 FTE teaching strings and0.4 FTE as Head of Strings, with a Position of Responsibilityallowance (POR3).
It starts in January ****, finishes on 19September **** and works across our Caulfield, Wheelers Hill,Malvern and Shelford campuses.




We welcome applications from currentstaff and external candidates.
KeyDuties
Teach individual and small-groupstring lessons from beginner to VCE level, including AMEB andVCE examination preparation
Direct string ensembles, leadingrehearsals, sectionals andperformances
Foster young talent and modelenergetic, innovative teaching practice that motivates aspiringmusicians
Mark rolls on time, report onstudent progress and keep familiesinformed
As Head of Strings (0.4 FTE),you will:
Lead, develop and support thedepartment's string teachers through coaching conversations,Professional Growth check-ins and targeted professionallearning
Uphold high standards of stringtuition from beginner to VCE, including repertoire, technicaldevelopment and preparation for VCE and AMEBexaminations
Oversee the department'sensemble program, including auditions, placements and studentleadership roles
Plan and deliver thedepartment's soirees, concerts, festival entries and eventsacross campuses, and contribute to the School's major musicevents
Lead staff recruitment for thedepartment with People and Culture, and oversee timetables,leave, cover and make-up lessonarrangements
Lead student recruitment andretention, using participation, retention and attendance dataeach term to plan and act early
Allocate students to teachersacross campuses, balancing loads, continuity andspecialisation
Ensure the department's rollsare marked accurately and on time, recognising that tuitionrecords drive both family billing and staffpay
Manage the department's budget,instruments,



instrument hire and musiclibrary
Communicate clearly withfamilies, and engage with Friends of Music and our campuscommunities
Model and live the CaulfieldGrammar School values andbehaviours
Skills andExperience
Tertiary qualifications in Music(performance and/or education); postgraduate qualificationsdesirable
Teaching qualification and fullVIT registration
String performance of a highstandard, with the credibility of a practisingmusician
A proven record as an exemplarystring teacher from beginner to VCE and external examinationlevel
Capacity to engage and inspirestudents of all ages, from beginners to seniormusicians
Experience leading ahigh-quality instrumental teaching team, including coaching,feedback and performance management
String ensemble direction andconducting experience
Confident use of data, and ofscheduling, roll-marking and student managementsystems
Excellent organisational,communication and problem-solving skills; experience workingacross multiple campuses is anadvantage
A current Employment WorkingWith Children Check
For further information pleasesee Position Description.
Why Caulfield GrammarSchool
Our culture is defined by the fivevalues: Pursuing Excellence, Inspiring Creativity, ThrivingTogether, Embracing Diversity, and Living Wholeheartedly.
Thesevalues guide the way we work together with passion and authenticitybased on our guiding principle of a Mind forLife.
For more information about pursuing acareer of excellence at Caulfield Grammar School, please visitour Careers Page .
OurBenefits
Competitive base and 12%Superannuation
Continuous professionaldevelopment opportunities
Access to outstanding facilitiesand resources with free onsiteparking
Health & Wellbeing activitiesthroughout the year
Employee Assistance Program(EAP)
Access to BENY with discountsexclusive to Caulfield employees
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📌 Head Of Strings (Melbourne)
🏢 Caulfield Grammar School
📍 Melbourne