Cello Teacher - Casual

Cello Teacher - Casual

Siena College Ltd (see more jobs from this school)

CAMBERWELL, VIC

Secondary Teacher

Teaching Subject: Music

Contract Type: Casual/Relief Position

Applications Close: 21 November 2025

Siena College is seeking to appoint a Cello Teacher to teach private and small group lessons, and to direct a string ensemble. This casual position...

Siena College is seeking to appoint a Cello Teacher to teach private and small group lessons, and to direct a string ensemble. This casual position commences in Term 1, 2026. The current enrolment projection is approximately 6 hours/1 day per week, depending on new enrolments and applicant availability.

Working within the Siena College Music Department, the Cello Teacher will be part of a team of instrumental specialists. Our string program has seen exciting growth in recent years, and the successful applicant will be well-positioned to build on this.

The successful applicant will be required to demonstrate their ability to:

• teach junior and intermediate cello students through to VCE Music
• direct a string ensemble and plan appropriate programs of repertoire
• develop students’ musical understanding through the study of repertoire
• inspire students’ long-term participation in our instrumental and ensemble programs
• prepare students for solo and small group performance opportunities
• assist with basic instrument maintenance and record-keeping
• assist with various concerts and events throughout the year

VIT Teacher Registration or a Working with Children Check and National Police check are required before commencing the position.

Please submit a covering letter supported by the College Application Form, curriculum vitae, qualifications and the names of three referees.

The successful candidate must have the relevant rights to work in Australia.

Applications close 4.00pm on Friday 21 November 2025

Interviews will commence as soon as possible.

The Siena College community promotes the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children

Instrumental Music Teacher Position Description

Siena College Ltd (see more jobs from this school)

CAMBERWELL, VIC

http://www.siena.vic.edu.au

Principal: Elizabeth Hanney

Affiliation: Catholic

Teaching Level: Secondary

Gender: Girl

823 Students

75 Teaching Staff

47 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

Offers VET

Siena College is an independent Catholic school for young women in the Dominican tradition. Our Dominican tradition places particular emphasis on diversity and the unique gifts of every person. We are energised and inspired by each other and find joy in our work, our learning and our community.

Students and staff are encouraged and supported to aim high, to pursue their dreams and to excel in all that they do.

Siena College holds the care, safety and wellbeing of young people as a central and fundamental responsibility. The commitment is drawn from and inherent to the teaching and mission of Jesus Christ, with love, justice and the sanctity of each human person at the heart of the Gospel.

The College has a universal expectation for the protection of young women. It is resolutely committed to ensuring that all staff promote their inherent dignity and fundamental right to be respected and nurtured in a safe environment.