Co-curricular Arts Ensemble Director and Private Guitar Specialist Instructor

Ipswich Girls Grammar School including Ipswich Junior Grammar School offers high quality non-denominational education to students from Kindy to Year 12 (co-education from Kindy to Year 6 girls only Years 712). Established in 1892 the School is one of eight original Grammar Schools in Queensland. At Ipswich Girls & Junior Grammar School we aim to educate students so that they love to learn for life and lead with grit and grace. We pride ourselves on providing a personalised holistic education with a focus on academic excellence.

THE ROLE

The Co-curricular Arts program is a vibrant department of the School which supports the artistic endeavours of our student cohort. We are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Guitar Specialist & Ensemble Director to join our Co-curricular Arts Program.

In this dual role you will provide private and/or group lessons in electric and acoustic guitar including the preparation and delivery of guitar tuition; monitor evaluate and report on student progress; prepare students for music presentations throughout the year; and maintain accurate records of student progress.

As an Ensemble Director you will direct intermediate and/or advanced ensembles in the Senior School as part of the Co-curricular Ensembles Program.

This role includes a part-time commitment for Ensemble Directing plus private tuition work and additional approved hours to support performances and events.

You will be paid directly by the School for Ensemble Director duties and engaged under a Service Agreement for specialist guitar tuition where you will invoice families directly for your time. The hourly rate for all work is $87 per hour in line with QMTA rates.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role you will:

• have Teaching and/or Performance qualifications in Instrumental Music (guitar) from a recognised university or college
• have demonstrated skills and experience in teaching electric and acoustic guitar to students in private and/or group situations across all age levels
• have expertise in and an ability to incorporate a range of contemporary and classical guitar techniques into individual student development
• have the ability to plan and deliver engaging instrumental lessons that maximise learning outcomes for students with diverse learning needs musical interests and varying levels of ability
• have the ability to lead and direct ensembles fostering collaboration and performance excellence
• have eligibility to work in Australia and be able to obtain a Working with Children (Blue Card) and/or registration with the Queensland College of Teachers

Culture fit and attitude are also highly important to us and a passion for the work you do along with the ability to understand and work within our vision purpose and values is paramount to your success in this role.

YOUR APPLICATION

If this sounds like you and you are interested in joining a highly respected school community please provide the following information in your application:

1. Curriculum Vitae (no more than 3 pages)
2. Cover Letter (no more than 1 page)

Applications close 5pm Friday 22 May 2026 and must be submitted via .

Applications sent via email will not be processed.