Collaborative Pianist and Accompanist

Reddam House Sydney is seeking an outstanding collaborative pianist to join the Music Department in a full-time permanent position based on 38 hours work per week commencing in Term 4 2026. This is a varied performance-focused role supporting students from Primary through Year 12 including choirs instrumental ensembles Elective Music students HSC Music students soloists productions and major events.

The successful applicant will be an exceptional pianist and collaborative musician who can prepare repertoire efficiently sight-read at a high level work calmly with young musicians and adapt to the changing demands of a busy school performance calendar. The role is based across Woollahra and Bondi with travel between campuses forming part of the working day.

The position reports ultimately to the Principal with day-to-day direction provided by the Heads of Music (Performance & Academic) according to the nature of the work.

This role requires attendance during term breaks and professional weeks to undertake preparation planning administrative and performance-related activities necessary to support the Music Departments programs events and functions and ensure readiness for the term ahead.

• Accompanying choirs and instrumental ensembles.
• Preparing rehearsing and accompanying student soloists and ensembles for weekly assemblies recitals assessments HSC performances competitions concerts musicals special events excursions and tours across a broad repertoire and varied styles.
• Collaborating closely with Music staff and contributing to musical coaching and performance preparation.
• Undertaking independent practice score preparation and forward planning including during non-term professional weeks.
• Coordinating and communicating schedules and rehearsals with staff and students
• Assisting with student duty of care at rehearsals performances events excursions and tours.
• Contributing collegially to department planning major projects and professional development.

• An undergraduate or postgraduate degree majoring in Piano Performance or Collaborative Piano or equivalent professional training and experience.
• Exceptional sight-reading aural and ensemble skills including fluency in conventional notation and chord charts.
• Strong performance skills and recent professional performance experience across a range of styles.
• Excellent collaborative and rehearsal instincts with the ability to follow conductors and directors and support soloists sensitively.
• Experience engaging Primary and High School students and guiding them with patience clarity and high expectations to achieve excellence.
• A calm flexible and reliable approach to balancing priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills fostering positive relationships with students parents and colleagues.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills to manage schedules rehearsals repertoire and deadlines.
• Willingness to work outside the regular school day for early morning rehearsals evening performances and selected weekend events including Sundays excursions and tours as arranged in advance.
• Arranging skills and familiarity with music technology software or keyboard programming are desirable.
• A current NSW Working with Children Check.
• Classroom teaching qualifications are not required.

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.