The Southport School is a leading Anglican Day and Boarding School for boys situated on the banks of the beautiful Nerang River in the heart of the Gold Coast. The Southport School (TSS) has been established for 125 years and is committed to providing excellence in leadership, learning and teaching, pastoral care and extra-curricular endeavours within a balanced, holistic Christian environment. The School has a vibrant Boarding, Education, Cultural and Sporting program that extends across the full year and two campuses.

About the Tutor Positions

TSS has a thriving music department in both the Preparatory and Senior schools which encompasses classroom music, co-curricular ensembles, co-curricular instrumental lessons and an introductory string and band programme for all Year Two and Year Four students. Over a third of the school population takes co-curricular instrumental lessons.

Due to continued growth in our music program we are now seeking expressions of interest for the following to be available from 28 January 2027.

Piano Tutors

- Private teaching on both the Preparatory and Senior Campuses

Upper Brass Tutors

- Trumpet specialist preferred
- Ability to teach from beginner to advanced levels – 12 hours of teaching currently, with the ability to take on new enrolments
- Must be able to teach in the Year 4 Instrumental Program on Wednesday (2 hours + 45 minutes for Year 4 Band)
- Taking of small ensembles may form part of this position

Lower Strings Tutors





- Cello specialist preferred
- Ability to teach from beginner to advanced levels – 6 hours of teaching, with the ability to take on current enrolments
- Must be able to teach in the Year 2 Strings Program on Tuesday (2.25 hours)
- Taking of small ensembles may form part of this schedule

About You

Ideally candidates will have recent and demonstrated experience as a music tutor and importantly be able to build rapport and connect with students varied in age and be a confident and collaborative communicator.

All candidates will be willing to support the Anglican Code of Conduct and Anglican Ethos of the School. Applicants must hold or be eligible to hold a working with children Paid Blue Card and will be asked to provide a recent criminal history check certificate.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate an understanding of appropriate professional boundaries and standards when working with children and young people.

How to Apply

Expressions of Interest should be submitted by 10:00am Monday 16 November 2026. Whilst we look forward to contacting all candidates regarding applications once shortlisted, please note that tutors may be contacted prior to the closing date.

Candidates must submit a current cv and address cover letters to Director of Music. Please detail your availability in your application. For enquiries please connect with People and Culture via [email protected] or 07 5531 9911.

📌 Instrumental Music Tutors (Labrador)
🏢 The Southport School
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