Music Leader - Junior School

Lauriston Girls’ School is seeking an outstanding educator and Junior School Music Specialist with a proven record of excellence in music education and performance to lead our Junior School Music Program.

About Lauriston

Established in 1901, Lauriston Girls’ School has a long-standing reputation for academic excellence, educational innovation, and a deep commitment to empowering young women. From our renowned Howqua Year 9 campus program to our Reggio Emilia–inspired Early Learning Centre, Lauriston is a vibrant and progressive learning community. Our values – Engagement in Life, Intellectual Curiosity, Courage, Creativity and Relationships – shape who we are and all we do.

About the role

• Full-time position
• Ongoing teaching role (with 3 year POR)
• Commencing January 2027

The Music Leader – Junior School is an orchestral strings specialist responsible for the leadership, management and delivery of the Junior School Music Program from ELC to Year 6, including oversight of the Junior School Strings Program.

The role provides strategic and operational leadership across curriculum, instrumental music, ensembles, performances and co-curricular music programs, ensuring a vibrant and engaging music experience for all Junior School students. Working collaboratively with staff, students and families, the Music Leader – Junior School drives the ongoing development and excellence of music learning and performance opportunities across the Junior School.

A part-time load of 0.8FTE may be considered

Key duties:

• In collaboration with the Director of Music, lead and continue to develop a vibrant classroom and co-curricular Music Program in the Junior School

• Oversee the management of Junior Classroom Music and Instrumental Program staff to ensure that the Instrumental Programs contain best practice pedagogy that successfully integrates into Classroom Music Curriculum

• Teach curriculum music classes and contribute to the planning, assessment and design of curriculum music
• Lead and coordinate all components of the Junior Strings Program, including P-6 strings-based ensembles and the Years 2&3 Strings Program
• Actively participate and contribute to Music Staff meetings and strategic planning activities

• Undertake a collaborative role with the Director of Music and key staff in the planning and implementing of major concerts which include Junior School children

• Teach collaboratively within the Junior Classroom Music and Junior Strings Programs, demonstrating and sharing best practice pedagogy and assessment strategies
• Conduct and Tutor within the School’s Ensemble Program

The successful applicant will have:

• VIT registration
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in managing and developing Junior School Music Programs, both curricular and co-curricular
• Demonstrated experience as a teacher of music within a Kodály or Orff framework 
• Demonstrated proficiency as an orchestral strings specialist
• Excellent conducting skills 
• Demonstrated ability to lead singing-based rehearsals, including year-level choirs
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team of people 
• Highly developed organisational and communication skills
• Demonstrated keyboard skills are an advantage
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and an ability to work with students from a wide range of backgrounds and differing levels of ability 

For the Candidate Pack and to apply please refer to the LGS recruitment portal.

Benefits of working at Lauriston Girls’ School:

• Competitive Salaries and packages
• Generous Leave Entitlements
• Professional Development
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support staff wellbeing
• Free on-site parking, close to public transport

Why join Lauriston?

As a member of our staff, you will join a supportive and professional community that values learning, wellbeing and meaningful contribution. Staff enjoy sector-leading employment conditions, opportunities for ongoing professional growth, access to our Employee Assistance Program, and a range of benefits that support wellbeing and development.

To apply

All applicants must hold current VIT registration and have the right to live and work in Australia.

Applications should be addressed to the Principal and include a cover letter outlining your suitability for this position and a current resume.

Please submit applications via our recruitment portal; email applications will not be considered.

Applications close Monday 14 September 2026 at 9.00am.

Early applications are strongly encouraged. Lauriston reserves the right to appoint prior to the closing date, and the position may be filled before applications close. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted with regard to the progress of their application.

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

Lauriston Girls’ School is a child safe organisation which welcomes children, young people and their families. Lauriston Girls’ School has zero tolerance for child abuse. Everyone working at Lauriston Girls’ School is responsible for the care and protection of the children and young people within our care and reporting of information about suspected child abuse.  All members of staff share in the responsibility for the prevention and detection of child abuse and promptly raising any issues or concerns about a child’s safety. All staff are required to follow the School’s Child Safe policies and Child Safety Code of Conduct.