Violin/Viola Teacher

Lauriston Girls’ School is a forward thinking, independent K-12 School.

We are always looking for exceptional people who love learning, are inspiring and bring empathy to their work. The school fosters workplace gender equality and ongoing professional development.  

Lauriston Girls’ School seeks to employ an experienced and enthusiastic Teacher of Violin/Viola for approximately 2-2.5 days per week.  

The role:

This casual position includes approximately 2.25 hours per week of group Violin/Viola tuition as part of the year-long Years 2-3 Strings Program and approximately 8 hours of private Violin/Viola tuition.

The Years 2-3 Strings Program includes 3x45 minute weekly sessions each week. Availability to teach between 9.30am and 12.30pm on Tuesdays is essential.

The private tuition component of the role may be split across multiple days. Preferred days are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

Applications will be considered from candidates who are available for only part of the role. Applicants should outline their availability in their cover letter.

The successful applicant will:

• Be a dynamic, innovative, and motivating Violin/Viola specialist, with demonstrated experience teaching beginner to advanced level musicians
• Be willing to work collaboratively with the Head of Stringed Instruments to inspire student engagement in the school’s Orchestral Program and support the recruitment of strings students
• Have experience working within a Junior Strings Program context and demonstrated ability to manage small groups of students
• Encourage student involvement in the school’s co-curricular Orchestral Ensemble Programs, in order to develop the strings culture at Lauriston
• Have a clear understanding of the relevant examination syllabi and be willing to incorporate technology and other elements of contemporary curriculum into their lessons.
• Utilise a range of strategies and skills to engage young musicians, supporting them to develop an intrinsic interest in the study of Violin/Viola
• Be willing to work collaboratively with families, utilising appropriate methods of communication to ensure students can be supported to practise successfully at home
• Willingness to be involved as a tutor or conductor within the School’s Ensemble Program would be looked upon favourably
• Experience teaching within a Kodály framework is highly desirable

Skills and Qualifications:

• A collaborative teaching approach is essential for working as a member of the Lauriston Music Department
• A current VIT registration or Working with Children Check (Employee) is required

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia

Applications should be addressed to Sabine Partington, Principal, and are to include a current CV and cover letter outlining your suitability to the role.

Enquiries: Elizabeth Tindall, Director of Music, at tindallel@lauriston.vic.edu.au or 9864 7555.

Applications close: 9:00am, Monday 27 April 2026

Early applications are strongly encouraged. Applications will be shortlisted as they are received and the position may be filled prior to the closing date. 

Lauriston Girls’ School is a child safe organisation which welcomes children, young people and their families. We have no tolerance for child abuse and take proactive steps to identify and manage any risks of harm to students in our school environments. Every person involved in our school has an important role in promoting child safety and wellbeing and promptly raising any issues or concerns about a child’s safety. All staff are required to follow the School’s Child Safety policies and Child Safety Code of Conduct.