Peripatetic Drum Kit Teacher

About our School

Ascham is an inclusive day and boarding school for students in years P-12, within a warm, welcoming and collaborative environment. We value staff who demonstrate a positive, proactive approach to their work and have a willingness to participate in the life of the school. We look for energetic, dedicated and capable staff who are full of ideas; embrace a fast-paced environment; and demonstrate initiative, empathy and professionalism to help the school achieve its strategic objectives

About this Role

We’re looking for a peripatetic drum kit teacher to join our Music Department on Wednesdays during term time, and to commence at the start of term 4 on Monday 12 October 2026.

Providing high-quality instrumental music instruction to individual students and small ensembles across years 3 to 12, you’ll help our young musicians develop technical proficiency, musical literacy, performance skills, and a lifelong appreciation of music. If you have demonstrated performance ability, and experience tutoring students across various ability levels, we’d love to hear from you.

What You Will Do

• Demonstrated experience teaching drum kit to students in Years 3-12, including individual and ensemble instruction across a range of ability levels
• Experience in Music Elective performance requirements and teaching other percussion parts required for band or ensembles
• Strong performance skills, with the ability to support ensemble programs and contribute to performance preparation, including HSC Music as required
• Sound knowledge of the Australian Music Examinations Board (AMEB) syllabus, examination requirements, and contemporary instrumental music teaching practices.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills, with the ability to inspire students and build positive relationships with staff, students, and families
• Ability to work collaboratively within a dynamic music department and contribute to the broader Woodwind, Brass and Percussion Program.
• Ability to attend after hours concert and school functions, if required
• Competent computer and administrative skills
• A current Working with Children Clearance (WWCC)

What You Will Bring

• A Certificate III or IV in Library and Information Services (or equivalent experience).
• Experience working in a school, public, academic or special library environment.
• Knowledge of library operations, procedures and management systems including circulation and cataloguing.
• Experience creating library displays, promotional materials, user guides or resource lists.
• Strong administrative, organisational and time-management skills, with high levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and confidence using digital information resources and technologies.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines and work within a busy team environment.
• Willingness to work rostered early mornings and evenings as required.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification, as well as a valid Working With Children (WWC) clearance.

Interested?

For further information, including a position description please go to https://www.ascham.nsw.edu.au/connecting/careers-at-ascham

Then, if this sounds like you, please apply via SEEK by 11.59pm on Wednesday 16 September 2026

Applications should include a resume and a 2-page cover letter addressing the requirements of the role.

We are conducting interviews for this role on a rolling basis and encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration. Please note also that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Ascham seeks to provide a child-safe environment. We actively promote the safety and wellbeing of our students, with staff committed to protecting students from abuse or harm, in accordance with their legal and ethical obligations. Ascham’s Child Safe policies and Staff Code of Conduct are available on our website.