Violin & Viola Tutor

The Knox School is an independent, values-driven coeducational institution from Early Learning to Year 12 in Wantirna South, Victoria. It boasts a distinguished reputation for providing personalised learning for all students, who become the architects and advocates for their learning journey as they strive to achieve their personal best. Founded in 1982, The Knox School is a non-denominational establishment. Its values of Achievement, Care, Empathy, Resilience, Responsibility and Respect are at the core of all its endeavours. It celebrates each student’s uniqueness, and through a close-knit community, they can find their niche and become proud to belong.

Open, collaborative and inclusive, The Knox School invests in its people and offers them opportunities to engage in innovative learning practices. Staff culture creates the capacity for respectful relationships, innovation, and recognition of TKS as an Employer of Choice.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time qualified and passionate Music Tutor to teach Violin and Viola within our growing Strings program. The position includes teaching private lessons P-12, teaching small groups in our Year 2 & 3 and Year 5 - 7 Classroom Strings Programs as well as conducting co-curricular String Ensembles. We are seeking a highly skilled violinist/viola player with a strong pedagogical knowledge base and demonstrated experience conducting groups of young children and teenagers.

 About the position:

• Teaching days are across all 5 days of the week, Monday to Friday (1.0 FTE)
• Deliver high-quality, individual instrumental lessons in both Violin and Viola
• Deliver Year 5 – 7 String ensemble classes (small groups) on Wednesdays
• Deliver Year 2 and 3 Strings Program on Thursdays (small group teaching with other String staff)
• Co-curricular String Ensemble direction
• The role reports to the Head of Music and Performing Arts

About you:

You will be a highly skilled musician, passionate about supporting the health and well-being of students, who enjoys working as part of a team, and has a strong understanding of the school environment, its community, and the importance of holistic, culturally responsive student care. You must support the School's vision and ethos and demonstrate the School Values of Achievement, Responsibility, Respect, Resilience and Care and Empathy. You will always be an excellent professional role model for our students, delivering the best possible care to each student.

Working at The Knox School offers:

• A supportive and stimulating work and learning environment set amongst beautiful grounds. We’ve again been awarded as a 5-Star Employer of Choice
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent resources
• Onsite car parking
• Salary Packaging

The ideal candidate will have: 

• A Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Music Performance
• Demonstrated experience teaching young children and teenagers
• Experience in conducting group ensembles of varying levels
• Experience preparing students for AMEB Violin and Viola Exams (or similar)
• Extensive pedagogical knowledge base and understanding (experience with Kodaly or Suzuki highly regarded)
• Proven capacity to enhance the student experience in the learning of and love of music
• Demonstrated strong collaboration skills with other members of a music programme within a school environment
• Solid communication and EQ skills
• Knowledge and understanding of the School’s obligations in respect of Ministerial Order No. 1359, the Reportable Conduct Scheme, mandatory reporting, record keeping in relation to student safety and wellbeing, the failure to disclose and failure to protect offences (and any other information sharing and reporting obligations that may arise). Training will be provided.
• Working knowledge of, and be able to, adhere to School policies and student safety practices, including those detailed in the Student Safety at The Knox School Handbook which can be accessed here.
• A supportive and respectful attitude to students and their families and builds positive connections with all members of the school community.
• A current Level 2 First Aid Qualification, including CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Training. Training is provided by the school annually.

Commitment to Student Safety:

The Knox School is committed to providing a student safe and friendly environment, where children and young people are safe, feel safe and are able to actively participate in decisions that affect their lives.

We have a zero tolerance for child abuse or reportable conduct and are committed to acting in our student’s best interests and keeping them safe from harm.

The School regards its student protection responsibilities with the utmost importance and as such, is committed to providing the necessary resources to ensure compliance with all relevant child protection laws and regulations and maintain a student safe culture.

For further information, please visit A Career at TKS — The Knox School. Conditions, including salary, will be discussed at interview with shortlisted candidates. Written applications close Wednesday 14 May 2025 and will be reviewed on receipt.