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27/08/2026

Primary School Music Specialist

Part time Teachers - Early Years Teachers - Primary

Job Description

About the role

Primary Music Specialist teaching Years Prep to 6 at Melbourne Girls Grammar, a leading independent girls' school. This is a 0.80 FTE ongoing position commencing Term 1, 2027.

Key responsibilities

  • Plan and deliver engaging classroom Music lessons across Prep to Year 6

  • 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

  • Create memorable musical experiences and performances that celebrate diversity and excellence

  • Collaborate with colleagues to deliver a cohesive and engaging Music program

  • Uphold MGGS's commitment to child safety in all aspects of teaching and school life

Please view the Position Description for details about this role. 

About you

  • Hold current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration or can gain VIT registration

  • Experience teaching classroom Music in a primary school setting

  • 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

  • Experience using digital tools and music technologies to enrich learning

  • A commitment to creating meaningful musical experiences that support student growth, confidence and wellbeing

Ready to Apply:  

  • Click apply and complete the form, submit your Resume and Cover letter (In PDF Format only), addressed to the Principal, Dr Toni E Meath. 

  • Applications close: 9am Tuesday 8 September 2026.  

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
Melbourne Girls Grammar

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.