Instrumental Music Teacher - Guitar & Bass

St Patrick's College, Townsville

Date posted: November 1, 2025

Closes: Dec 01, 2025


St Patrick’s College Townsville is an independent, secondary Catholic all-girls' day and boarding school in the Mercy tradition. With a stunning oceanfront campus, the College offers young women an educational experience empowering them to dare to imagine their future. 

The College is seeking a casual Instrumental Music Teacher - Guitar & Bass to commence in 2026. Highly desired qualifications and experience:

  • Ability to teach secondary age students across acoustic and electric guitar and bass instruments

  • AMEB grade 6 minimum or equivalent on principal instrument

  • Experience conducting and leading an ensemble

St Patrick’s College Townsville offers a vibrant Instrumental Music Department that prioritises student performance and musicianship. Instrumental and vocal students develop their skills through a comprehensive approach that integrates music reading and aural training, fostering confident performers proficient across various genres and styles. Instrumental lessons are complemented by weekly ensemble rehearsals and classroom music studies. Students have the opportunity to showcase their talents through the St Patrick’s College Townsville Concert Series, Eisteddfod, and other school and community performances.

An ideal candidate would share these objectives for student development, demonstrate a commitment to growing alongside the department and its programs and show an ability to be able to work in a team with other Instrumental Music Teachers and the Head of Faculty - Music & Performance.

Please see the College website for the Position Description.

www.stpatscollege.qld.edu.au/employment

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 9.00am Thursday 13 November 2025

Forward applications to the Principal via email: ***********@stpatscollege.qld.edu.au

Interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date.

We are committed to an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of diverse cultures, abilities, and experiences.

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