Music Teacher
- Melbourne Girls Grammar
- South Yarra VIC, Australia
Job Description
About this Role:
- Fixed term Part time 0.5
- Leave replacement for Semester 2, 2026
- Teaching Years 5 – 9 Music
- Teachers with an additional teaching subject will be highly regarded, and fulltime opportunities may be available.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver engaging classroom Music lessons across Middle Years
- Conduct and direct choral ensembles, fostering high standards across a range of music styles
- Design innovative curriculum and incorporate music technology to enhance learning
- Support student creativity in performance and composition
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop programs that celebrate diversity and excellence in Music
- Uphold MGGS’s commitment to child safety in all aspects of teaching and school life
About You:
- Hold current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration. Early career teachers are encouraged to apply.
- Demonstrated expertise in classroom Music education, with experience teaching Years 5–9
- Strong choral conducting skills across a range of styles
- Strong piano accompanying skills
- Ability to inspire, motivate, and engage students in performance and creative work
- Skilled at using digital tools and music technologies to enrich learning
- Collaborative, inclusive, and committed to developing meaningful musical experiences
Please view the Position Description for details about this role, including key responsibilities.
Benefits at MGGS:
- Access to the Artemis Centre including gym, pool, yoga and Pilates classes, as well as healthy staffroom amenities and half-price coffee at our on-site café.
- Extensive career development opportunities through the MGG Institute, with access to leading-edge digital learning tools and infrastructure.
- A collegial and values-driven environment, with access to staff loyalty recognition and a vibrant staff community.
- Competitive salary with salary packaging options and staff discounts on academic fees.
Ready to Apply:
- Visit MGGS Website and complete the form, submit your Resume and Cover letter, addressed to the Principal, Dr Toni E Meath.
- Applications close: 9am Friday 22 May 2026.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the School reserves the right to appoint prior to the closing date if suitable candidates are identified.
Employment with Melbourne Girls Grammar is subject to adherence to school policies including the Staff Code of Conduct, Child Safety Policy, Child Safety Code of Conduct and MGGS Statement of Commitment to Child Safety included below. You need to read these before applying.
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Melbourne Girls Grammar is a leading girls’ school in Australia, providing education from Early Learning to Year 12. Founded in 1893, the School is adjacent to Melbourne’s exceptional Royal Botanic Gardens.
Providing outstanding education through a holistic learning experience, the School also has an extensive range of extra-curricular activities and boarding facilities and prides itself on a distinct, stimulating learning environment, fostering ethical women of action.
Careers at Melbourne Girls Grammar provide opportunities for high performing individuals to thrive within an environment that values lifelong learning and progression.
Discover your Future Career at MGGS
Employees at Melbourne Girls Grammar have access to an extensive array of professional benefits.
Melbourne Girls Grammar welcomes applications from forward-thinking, dynamic individuals who excel in a contemporary environment.
We are as committed to our values as we are to innovation. With a rigorous curriculum and high standards, employees must uphold the values of the School in every life context and be exemplary team players.
Melbourne Girls Grammar is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the principles of merit-based selection, equality, diversity and procedural fairness.