Music Teacher
Enhance and develop students’ interest in music through practical skills, performance, composition, theory and music history.
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- What's it like to be a Music Teacher?
- How to become a Music Teacher
- Latest Music Teacher jobs
- Top skills and experience for Music Teachers
- Is Music Teacher the right role for you?
- Music Teacher role reviews
What's it like to be a Music Teacher?
Music Teachers are qualified secondary school teachers who enhance and develop students' interest in music by teaching practical skills, performance, composition, theory and music history.
Tasks and duties
- Meet state curriculum requirements by teaching musical concepts, introducing students to particular instruments and design activities whereby they can experience different musical styles.
- Plan, prepare and deliver effective music education by exposing students to musical theory and history, playing instruments, singing and opportunities to compose their own music.
- Organise performances, student concerts, choirs, orchestras and ensembles.
How to become a Music Teacher
To become a teacher specialising in music in Australia, you’ll need a relevant tertiary degree. Australian Music Examination Board (AMEB) qualifications are usually also required.
- Complete a bachelor degree in the field of education. This is typically a Bachelor of Education (Primary) or Bachelor of Education (Secondary). Ensure that the course has Initial Teacher Education (ITE) approval. Alternatively complete a Bachelor of Arts (Performing Arts) followed by a Master of Teaching (Primary or Secondary).
- Before being able to work as a music teacher, you need to lodge an application for teacher registration in your state.
- There are many opportunities for career progression for music teachers, such as becoming a music coordinator, instrumental teacher or private music teacher.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Music Teacher employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Teaching
Music Education
VIT Registration
Classroom Management
Child Safety
Instrumental Music
Music Theory
Positive Attitude
Teaching Practice
NSW Teacher Accreditation
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Latest Music Teacher reviews
Oct 2018
Instrumental music teaching provides me with the freedom and the flexibility to live a life that I love.
Reviewer's QualificationMaster of Philosophy
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
The good thingsTeaching instrumental music provides you with an opportunity to be uniquely flexible. You are a jack of all trades, master of some. Constantly learning and revising your approach to teaching.
The di...
The challengesThe challenges of IM teaching are almost exactly the same as the benefits. That flexibility and lack of consistency is something that people can love, or something that can really impact their mental ...
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Sep 2023
Teaching Music has many rewards if you are prepared to cater for differing abilities and have a great deal of patience.
Reviewer's QualificationDiploma of Education
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationEducation & Training
The good thingsWorking with most students is rewarding. It's great seeing them grow as human beings and question the world around them through their learning. Great colleagues around you who support you through dif...
The challengesSome students are disengaged and behaviour management can take up a significant amount of teaching time.
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