Octave8 Music Academy is a contemporary music school based at several locations around South West Sydney.

We offer expert tuition in Digital Keyboard/Piano, Guitar, Vocals and Drums to students from Primary age (5+) to adult. We also offer Rock Band, Music Production & HSC coaching.

We offer our teachers a great working environment, a competitive hourly rate, a friendly like minded team and regular training. We hold student concerts throughout the year, Rock School, AMEB, Trinity and internal examinations and have incentive schemes for students including performance medals and special prizes for excellence. Our aim is to offer above average music education at a convenient time (after school), at an affordable cost to school students and adults in Sydney.

Specifically we are seeking the follow for Term 3, 2025:

GUITAR TEACHER

PIANO/KEYBOARD TEACHER

DRUM KIT TEACHER

MUSIC PRODUCTION TEACHER (INCL. COMPOSING & RECORDING)

Who we are looking for:

A really keen and switched on musician and/or aspiring teacher (at least 18 yrs old) or a newly qualified music graduate wishing to kick start their music industry career or an experienced teacher looking for some additional work.

Shifts are generally between 3PM-7PM Monday-Friday with some Saturday options. New teachers would commence employment at 3-4 hours work per week minimum during term time at the start but we are expanding the academy rapidly so this will grow along with the enthusiasm and dedication of the chosen teacher. Most teachers are on 10+ hours per week.

Approximately Grade 6 is required for the majority of teaching at the Academy. Senior teachers will teach higher graded students. Any experience with examinations would be highly regarded but not necessarily needed as training can be provided.

A lot of qualities make a great studio based tutor but the most essential for us are….

1. An excellent natural musician (can read music but also play without).

2. A brilliant communicator (be able to clearly teach what you know).

3. Enthusiasm ! (You are excited about what you are doing!)

Important:

Must have own ABN, Public Liability Insurance (or willingness to get this) and a cleared ‘Working with Children Check’ status. It is an offence for a person convicted of a serious sex offence or registrable offence to apply for this position.

Application:

Applications MUST include the following:

- Send your resume/CV

- A short accompanying letter explaining why would be perfect for the role and something about your musical journey thus far.

If you do not submit both of the above we will not be able to proceed with your application.

Any Youtube links to you playing or teaching would also be warmly welcomed but are not mandatory.

We look forward to hearing from you.