Flute Instrumental Music Teacher in Melbourne

Huntingtower has a long tradition of educational excellence and consistently performs academically among the top schools in Victoria. The mission and purpose of Huntingtower is to be a beneficial presence in the world, to uplift thought and to bless mankind.

We are seeking to appoint a casual Instrumental Flute Music Teacher to join Huntingtower’s highly regarded Music Department. We are looking for a passionate and skilled musician who enjoys inspiring young people through individual instrumental tuition. This role involves providing one-on-one flute tuition to students, with approximately six hours of teaching per week.

The successful applicant will bring strong instrumental teaching and performance experience, with the ability to support students from beginner through to advanced levels. An engaging, encouraging and adaptable teaching approach is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate individual flute lessons tailored to each student’s ability, interests and learning goals.
• Develop students’ technical proficiency, musical literacy, confidence, expression and appreciation of a broad range of repertoire.
• Create a caring, supportive and inclusive learning environment that encourages consistent practice and progress.
• Monitor student development and provide constructive feedback to students and parents in accordance with School processes.
• Manage instrumental music lesson scheduling and monitor student attendance using Clipboard software.
• Build positive, professional relationships and communicate effectively with students, families and Music Department colleagues.
• Prepare students, as appropriate, for performances, examinations, auditions and other musical opportunities.
• Collaborate with the Music Department and support relevant concerts, rehearsals and co-curricular music activities where required.
• Uphold the School’s child safety, duty of care and occupational health and safety expectations.

What we look for

• Relevant tertiary music qualifications and/or substantial experience in flute performance and instrumental teaching.
• Demonstrated ability to teach flute students of varying ages and abilities, from beginner to advanced levels.
• Strong musicianship, technical proficiency and experience preparing students for examinations and performances.
• A patient, encouraging and adaptable teaching approach, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to professional growth and alignment with Huntingtower's values and ethos.

This is an ongoing, casual position, commencing Term 1, January 2027. We offer a supportive work environment, continuous professional development opportunities and a chance to contribute to our school’s legacy of excellence.

Huntingtower is a child safe employer and is committed to providing a child safe culture that ensures the care, protection and safety of all children and young people. Huntingtower is committed to upholding Victoria's Child Safe standards and has a zero tolerance of child abuse. All interested applicants will be required to familiarise themselves with Huntingtower’s Child Safety Policies and Codes of Conduct located on the Huntingtower website. Candidates must demonstrate an understanding of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children.

The school undertakes several screening processes to protect children and young people appropriately in its care. This includes reference checks, identity checks, qualification checks and professional registration checks.

Huntingtower embraces non-discriminatory recruitment by providing equal employment opportunity to all and maintains strict privacy and confidentiality regarding your application. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.