Ballarat Clarendon College is a co-educational school for day and boarding students. Approximately 2,000 students attend the school. Clarendon is well-known for being a top-co-educational school in Australia with an unwavering commitment to excellence. It has a vibrant Performing Arts and Music Department, with a high percentage of students across the school learning instruments and being involved in the co-curricular program. Attracting and retaining high quality instrumental tutors is key element to our students' success.

Clarendon focus

Throughout a student's time at Ballarat Clarendon College, our focus is to maximise their competence, skills and capacity so that, at the end of their time at the school, when they stand on the threshold of their future, they can choose their heart's desire.

The role

We are seeking a proficient and experienced Accompanist and Piano Tutor to join our team in a casual position.

This position will work across the Sturt and Mair Street campuses and will involve both tutoring and accompanying students.

The successful applicant will be an innovative and motivating tutor and musician, with experience both tutoring and accompanying students of all levels from beginner to diploma standard.

All tutors at Clarendon are employed to provide the best possible education for each and every student. Tutors are expected to exhibit the highest standards of professional practice.

Tutors report to and operate under the general direction of the Head of Performing Arts and Head of Instrumental Music. Tutors interact with all areas and levels of staff as well as relevant external parties which often require discretion and confidentiality.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal Piano Tutor and Accompanist is an excellent team player and confident communicator who are fully committed to the school and its community, and will have:

• A commitment to students' social, emotional and intellectual development, including a strong understanding of the Child Safe Standards.
• Proficiency on their instrument, with the ability to model and guide students through quality instruction.
• Capacity to work in a high-performing team, including a willingness to seek and respond to feedback.
• Proven ability to monitor student progress, planning for and executing this in lessons.
• Proven ability to set and achieve goals, managing time and conflicting priorities effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to build rapport with students, staff, parents and all other persons associated with Clarendon and the wider community.

For further information on this position, please contact Andrew Power, Head of Instrumental Music on 03 5330 8200 or power@clarendon.vic.edu.au.