Instrumental Music Teacher of Double Bass/Bass Guitar

The Role

Applications are invited from engaging and passionate instrumental music teachers to provide Double Bass and/or Bass Guitar tuition across our Primary and Secondary campuses.

The successful candidate/s will demonstrate the following:

Relevant qualifications in music and experience teaching Double Bass and/or Bass Guitar

Ability to engage and inspire students through individual tuition and instrumental programmes

Ability to work effectively with students, parents and staff

Support for a culture of thinking and student care and wellbeing

Support for the School’s music programmes, events and activities

This is a fixed-term replacement position for four weeks from 1 February 2027 to 26 February 2027 and may be filled by one or two outstanding candidates, depending on experience and availability.

At our Moonee Ponds and Essendon Primary School campuses, the position involves two days of Double Bass teaching, including the Year 2 String Programme and individual lessons. The required days are Monday and Wednesday.

At our Keilor East campus, the position involves two days of Bass Guitar and/or Double Bass teaching with students in Years 7 to 12, including the Year 7 Instrumental Programme and individual tuition. One of these days must be Tuesday, with some flexibility for the second day.

Applicants may apply for either the Primary School or Years 7–12 component, or both.

Applicants must be suitably qualified and experienced and hold either VIT registration or a current Working with Children Check. You must also be eligible to work in Australia.

Please see the position description for further details.

About PEGS

Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School (PEGS) has approximately 3,000 students from Kindergarten to Year 12 across campuses in Moonee Ponds, Essendon and Keilor East.

At the heart of all we do at PEGS are our core values, embodied in REACH: Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Curiosity and Heart.

We offer a diamond education model, with co-education in Kindergarten, single-sex education throughout the Junior and Middle School years, and co-education at the Senior School (Larkin Centre) in Years 11 and 12.

Our outstanding staff, facilities and programmes support student wellbeing and learning while developing creative, curious, reflective and courageous young people who are equipped to make a positive contribution to their communities.

PEGS promotes the safety, wellbeing and participation of all students, including supporting children from culturally diverse backgrounds and those with individual needs.

Why Join PEGS?

Joining our school means becoming part of a community that values integrity, creativity, and resilience. It means contributing to an environment where every member feels valued and supported, and where lifelong learning is celebrated.

Benefits include

Competitive salary and salary packaging

Opportunities for professional development

Outstanding facilities and resources

Access to an Employee Assistance Program

Free onsite parking

To Apply

Please provide a letter of application, resume and the names of at least two referees to Simone Fisher, Director of Human Resources via the link below.

In your application, please clearly indicate whether you are interested in working all four days or one of the two-day teaching components.

Applications are due by 9am Monday 9 November.

We will be reviewing applications as they are received and may commence interviews prior to the closing date. As such, this advertisement may close earlier than advertised if a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage interested applicants to submit their application as soon as possible.

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Apply now to join a school community that will inspire, challenge and reward you, so you can impart this to the next generation.

Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity principles and understands the importance of diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Julie Starcevic on 9016 2000.

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