Instrumental and Band Tutor - St Andrew's Catholic School, FERNY GROVE

Overview

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About Our School St Andrew is a Catholic primary school located in the western corridor of Brisbane, with an enrolment of over 530 students. Rooted in the spirit of St Benedict, St Andrew enjoys a unique arrangement with St Williams School, Grovely, and Our Lady of Dolours School, Mitchelton, under the Grovely parish umbrella. The school’s philosophy centers on making Jesus real in the lives of the St Andrew family, valuing relationships through the UBUNTU philosophy, which teaches that we are who we are because of other people. Our warm, caring community and supportive culture among staff are at the heart of all we do. Explore our school website to learn more about this “Little Place with a Big Heart”.

Summary

Support music teachers to develop and improve student learning outcomes in specialist instruments and ensembles.

• Location: St Andrews School - Ferny Grove
• Start date: 16/02/2026
• Work hours: 6 hours per week
• Salary: $52.64 per hour + super (School Salary Scale)
• Status: Term Time Fixed Term
• Ad close date: 23 Feb 2026
• Contact: Amanda Steer |

About The Opportunity

We are seeking an enthusiastic Instrumental and Band Tutor to deliver small‑group instrumental lessons as well as lead our developing band program. The ideal candidate will be confident teaching flute, trumpet, clarinet, percussion, euphonium, guitar, saxophone, and tuba, and will be able to bring these instruments together to form a cohesive ensemble. This role will commence at 6 hours per week, with the potential to grow to 10 hours as our instrumental program expands.

In This Position You Will Be Responsible For

• Creating and delivering effective learning programs for students to improve capabilities and understanding in their chosen instrument
• Assessing and monitoring the progress of students and identify learning areas to provide strategies for students requiring additional learning scaffolding, including students with learning disabilities
• Leading the delivery of teaching methods, materials, and assessments to cater to the diverse learning styles and abilities and provide alternative ways for small groups or individual students to access and demonstrate their understanding of the content
• Reviewing lesson attendance records and absenteeism, providing guidance and engagement with stakeholders to improve outcomes
• Preparing appropriate content, creating student plans and support for concerts, liturgies, festivals, eisteddfods, music evenings and AMEB / Trinity College examinations
• Leading open communication and collaboration with key stakeholders including updates on student progress and performance.

About You

To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:

• Proficiency in playing one or more musical instruments
• Ability to read and write music notation
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience monitoring student progress
• Development of engaging lesson plans and activities
• Patience and adaptability to be able to work with students of varying skill levels and learning styles
• Australian Music Examination Board (AMEB) qualification and relevant experience
• For this position you are not required to be Catholic.

Eligibility And Safeguarding Requirements

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
• Hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement.

Why choose BCE

Benefits

Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
• Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards
• Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options
• Active staff social club and wellness programs
• Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.

Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.

Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.

Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.

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