Instrumental Music Teacher - Clarinet & Saxophone

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Instrumental Music Teacher (Woodwind Specialist) to join the Australian School of the Arts (ASTA) Performance Music team at Sheldon College.

You will deliver high-quality group and individual woodwind tuition to students from Prep to Year 12, fostering a love of music while developing students' instrumental skills and confidence. You will be part of one of Australia's leading school music programs, featuring more than 30 ensembles and over 600 music lessons delivered each week.

This role includes responsibility for student safety and wellbeing, requiring compliance with the College's Child Safe Standards, policies and procedures, and all relevant legislative and duty of care obligations.

This is a part-time (0.6), fixed-term parental leave contract to August 2027.

Ability to direct and conduct ensembles on Thursday afternoons is essential. 
 

Why work at Sheldon College?

Sheldon College has proudly been named an Employer of Choice in Education for 2025 & 2026 - a testament to our commitment to creating a supportive, rewarding, and dynamic workplace. We believe that People Make the Difference, and we invest in our staff through industry-leading benefits that promote Financial, Health and Wellbeing, Social, Family, and Professional Growth.

Our benefits include:

• Above Award remuneration
• Salary Sacrifice and Superannuation Co-Contribution
• College-paid Parental Leave
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families
• Corporate discounts including Health Insurance and Optometry
• Employee fee discounts at our on-site Early Learning Centre and Prep–12 College
• Coffee & Cake Days each term, with regular team BBQs and lunches
• Staffroom essentials: bread, raisin toast, condiments, tea, coffee, milk
• Funded Professional Development with supported release time
• Subsidised Staff Study and Scholarship Program

Join a team where your contribution is valued, your wellbeing is supported, and your professional journey is nurtured.

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in Music, Music Education or a related discipline
• Ability to teach multiple woodwind instruments, with strong capability in clarinet, bass clarinet and alto saxophone
• Experience teaching students across a range of ages and abilities in both group and individual settings
• Demonstrated ability to direct and conduct ensembles
• Strong musicianship and passion for music education
• Excellent communication, organisational and time-management skills
• Collaborative approach and ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, families and colleagues
• Commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment

Child Safety and Wellbeing

• Eligibility to hold a Working with Children Blue Card or equivalent
• Ability to comply with and uphold the College’s Child Safety and Wellbeing policies and procedures
• Completion and maintenance of mandatory Child Protection and Child Safety and Wellbeing training
• Responsibility for maintaining a safe and supportive environment for all students
  

About Us  

Sheldon College is an independent, co-educational, non-denominational College situated in Redland City, catering for students from 15 months of age through to Year 12. We provide a first-class curriculum in the academic, sporting and cultural arenas with access to state-of-the-art classrooms, laboratories, resource centres and studios, as well as cultural, performing arts and sporting facilities.

Our staff are our most valuable investment. Every member of our team plays a key role in delivering excellence in education. We deliver on our commitment to provide outstanding education in a safe, secure learning environment, underpinned by our philosophy of Love, Laughter and Learning.

Child Safety and Wellbeing 
Sheldon College has a zero-tolerance approach to any behaviours that compromise student safety and wellbeing, including child abuse. The College prescribes to the Universal Principle that all children have the right to feel safe, respected, and heard, protected from all forms of abuse, harm, and neglect in a 
culturally safe environment. 

All staff are required to uphold the College’s Child Safety and Wellbeing framework, including the Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy, Staff Code of Conduct, and Raising and Responding to Concerns Policy. It is an inherent requirement of all staff members’ employment to meet mandatory reporting obligations. Staff must apply a culturally sensitive and trauma informed approach in all Child Wellbeing related activities and Child Safety investigations across all areas of the College. 

Successful applicants must demonstrate a commitment to child safety and will be required to complete all mandatory training and compliance requirements prior to undertaking duties.