Job Overview

Apollo Music Academy (AMA) is a young, but rapidly growing instrumental tuition academy conducting lessons in 5 schools, looking to expand its community of musicians and provide more opportunities to learn, perform and celebrate music. We would like to offer the opportunity for a new teacher to join our team, share their knowledge of music and their instrument, and to nurture their students into accomplished musicians.

The opportunity is to teach a cohort of enthusiastic students at our schools around Geelong and the Bellarine. Types of lessons are either 1-on-1 or very small groups, ranging from raw beginner to intermediate levels. No prior teaching experience required. Added advantages for candidates include:

• Willingness to teach more than one instrument/vocals,
• Willingness to teach both private 1-on-1 lessons and small group lessons,
• Prior music teaching experience or experience in a similar education realm.

Additionally, proficient communication, organisation and instrumental skills are essential.

If you think you have these skills and are willing to join our team, then please apply or get in touch. We will be very happy to meet with you.

Experience:

• No prior teaching experience required - mentoring and assistance supplied by AMA.
• Adequate knowledge and experience of their instrument.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Planning out lessons to cater for each student based on their ability and understanding,
• Teaching techniques of playing their instrument correctly,
• Teaching fundamentals of music theory and notation,
• Providing feedback to students (and parents where appropriate),
• Preparing students for upcoming performances and exams,
• Ensuring that lessons are enjoyable for their students.

Skills:

• Knowledge and experience of various musical techniques,
• A vast knowledge of melody, rhythm, pitch and other fundamentals of music,
• Ability to read and decipher notation,
• Ability to communicate with all ages and levels of students,
• Ability to recognise and understand the strengths and weaknesses of students,
• Time management,
• Requirements and Qualifications:
• Must have a Working With Children’s Check or equivalent (VIT, etc.),
• Must have transport available to arrive to and from work.

If you are interested in joining our team, please do not hesitate to call or email us. We are looking for our new teacher to commence this term in 2025, so please get in touch as soon as you can. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Warm Regards,

The Apollo Music Academy Team.