Inspire a love of music at Hume ConservatoriumNow Hiring!We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative Classroom Music Teachers to bring learning to life for our students in the Southern Highlands and Tablelands of NSW. We work in over 30 locations in these LGAs: Goulburn-Mulwarree, Wingecarribee, Wollondilly, Upper Lachlan, Yass Valley and Queanbeyan-Palerang.
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Types of WorkCandidates must hold valid Australian work rights to be eligible for these positions. You must also obtain a NSW Working With Children Check and have a current drivers licence.
Working for Hume Con, you can combine other areas of artistic practice with a rewarding teaching workload, managed by the Conservatorium. Our programs are age-appropriate, wide-ranging, inclusive and responsive to the needs of students and schools who work with us. We emphasise music making, performance, teaching and learning as integral to musical development. For more information on our programs please visit www.humecon.nsw.edu.au.
We are also seeking an enthusiastic and creative Classroom Music Teacher to bring learning to life for Junior School students from Early Learning to Year 6. This work may be available in any of the LGAs in which we work, and is ideal for a passionate educator who delights in nurturing curiosity, creativity and confidence through music in a warm, inclusive and engaging environment. Additional skills in voice, piano, guitar and/or other instruments will be beneficial.
You will need to have relevant music performance or music education qualifications, or equivalent skills and knowledge from extensive industry experience. We are a member of the Association of NSW Regional Conservatoriums and receive support from the NSW Government’s Regional Conservatorium Grant Program.
To discuss working with us please first review the information here and contact us to arrange a discussion via ceo@humecon.nsw.edu.au or 02 4816 1311
Where we workThe ‘catchment’ for Hume Con ranges is around 120 km radius from our home base in Goulburn – or about 1200 km2. In practice, most teachers work in one or two of the five Local Government Areas we service:
- Goulburn-Mulwaree,
- Upper Lachlan,
- Yass Valley
- Wingecarribee
We also work on a smaller scale in Wollondilly and Queanbeyan-Palerang LGAs.
How we workA broad range of musical activities are undertaken by Hume Con for students from infancy to old age, with tuition, learning and music making options for different stages of life. Work before 3 pm typically involves school-based classes/teaching/ensembles, or specialised activities such as early childhood development and community-based teaching.
Conservatorium music school tuition and conservatorium-based ensembles typically occur between 3pm and 8pm, Monday to Friday, although there is some demand for early morning classes where this suits teachers, and we are starting to offer classes on Saturdays when teachers are available.. We offer both group and individual lessons.
The conservatorium regularly conducts performance workshops, concerts and events, including masterclasses with visiting artists. Teachers are expected to support and be involved in these broader educational experiences (within reason), and attendance is typically on paid time.
EmploymentWe typically offer employment contracts, although working as a contractor is possible. You can work on an ongoing or casual basis. Many teachers have a mix of skills which allows them to work in several areas, and it is possible to combine Classroom and individual/small group teaching in one role. The employment contract we offer will depend on your areas of teaching, the locations and times for which you are available, and current levels of demand.
The qualifications and experience of our existing staff varies. You would typically have (or be completing) a performance degree. Some staff also have teaching qualification. We also employ staff with lesser qualifications but considerable industry experience in performance and/or teaching. If you are interested in working with us, we will consider your individual mix of qualifications, experience and areas of interest.
You must obtain and maintain a drivers licence, a NSW Working With Children Check, and required training in Child Protection. We also expect you to maintain a current First Aid certificate unless there is a reason why this is not possible.
To express interest in working with us please send your CV with details of 2 referees and a short note indicating your areas of interest to: ceo@humecon.nsw.edu.au
About Goulburn
In between Sydney and Canberra with a Southern Highlands climate, Goulburn offers a small city lifestyle amidst rural villages and towns, national and state forests, and with good access to both major centres and the south coast of NSW. If you are looking for a viable tree change lifestyle without losing too many city conveniences, working with us might suit you. You can combine other areas of artistic practice with a rewarding teaching workload, managed by the Conservatorium, and we support continuing your own musical practice outside of the Conservatorium.
You can find more information about living in Goulburn here
