Double Bass & Electric Bass Guitar Teacher

Wilderness School is a non-denominational day and boarding girl's school educating students from Early Learning Centre through to Year 12. Since 1884, Wilderness School has prepared girls to be adventurous, courageous, responsible, and respectful learners and leaders. At Wilderness, we strive to enable each student to be the best that she can be.

About the Role

We are seeking a talented Double Bass and Electric Bass Guitar Instrumental Teacher to join our Music Performance program.

This casual position, reporting to the Head of Music Performance (Co-curricular), involves delivering lessons to students from Year 2 to Year 12, currently 2 hours per week. This is subject to change. 

The Instrumental Teacher is responsible for inspiring, enthusing and guiding students through the study, practice and performance of music. The successful applicant will create an environment of active and genuine learning by employing a range of tutoring strategies that meet the needs of all students, and deliver innovative, contemporary and engaging learning experiences to enable each girl to be the best that she can be.

We are looking for a teacher who can meet beginners with patience and extend advanced players with rigour, while making music making genuinely enjoyable.

Here at Wilderness, we aim to grow a team of educators who are:

• Inspirational coaches who motivate students and influence growth in student learning
• Skilled in developing technique and musicianship in students of varying ages and ability levels
• Excellent communicators who relate effectively to students, staff, parents and community members
• Collaborative colleagues who work as members of the faculty to develop their own and others' professional capacities
• Committed to providing challenging learning experiences that build resilience, independence, self-discipline and self-confidence
• Understanding of and committed to the ethos and values of Wilderness School

About You

• Appropriate qualifications, suitable experience and a background relevant to the role
• Demonstrated experience delivering instrumental tuition on double bass and/or electric bass guitar to students of varying ages and ability levels
• Demonstrated experience as an inspirational coach, with high level professional knowledge of coaching and learning
• Ability to prepare students as soloists and ensemble members for performances and examinations
• Outstanding organisational and planning skills, including accurate record keeping of achievement and attendance

Why work for us?

At Wilderness School, we know that people thrive when they feel supported, valued, and inspired. Along with a strong sense of community, we offer access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support your wellbeing, onsite yoga classes to recharge mind and body, in-house leadership development opportunities, and an onsite café to connect and unwind.

Join a workplace where professional excellence and personal wellbeing go hand in hand.

How to Apply

For details about Wilderness School, please visit the School’s website at https://wilderness.com.au/employment. 

For a copy of the position description, please see here. 

To apply, please provide the following addressed to Mr Brad Snell, Acting Principal:

• Resume/CV
• Covering letter addressing your experience and background. 
• Contact details of three referees

Applications will close at 9:00am on Thursday, 10 September 2026. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we strongly encourage interested candidates to submit their application early.

Please do not email your applications, please apply through the portal. 

For a confidential discussion, please contact Olivia Stapleton-Pitt, Director of People & Culture on (08) 8343 1081.

The School reserves the right to shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date.

The successful applicant will be required to maintain a valid Working With Children Check, Protective Practices and Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care training, as well as adhere to the School’s Child Protection Policy.  We encourage you to apply for your Working With Children Check should you not currently hold one.