Music Teacher (K-6)Junior SchoolClosing date: 08/09/2025Ongoing | Commencing: Term 4 | 2025 | Load: 0.7About the SchoolSt Michael’s Grammar School is one of the leading K-12, co-educational schools in Australia, respected for its exceptional educational offering, wellbeing programs and deep commitment to innovative approaches to teaching, learning and caring. St Michael’s is a place where creative, inquiring minds learn from, with and for the world. At St Michael’s our values of Dignity, Respect, Care and Compassion underpin all that we do and are.The roleWe are looking for an exceptional Music Teacher to deliver engaging teaching, learning and caring programs as part of our Music faculty across Kindergarten to Year 6 from Term 4, 2025.Demonstrated high level classroom teaching skills and the ability to plan and deliver engaging learning programs are essential.We’re excited to explore the strengths of candidates and their capacity to contribute to the program. Applicants with choral/ensemble conducting and/or piano accompaniment experience are encouraged to apply.The successful applicant will be aligned with the School’s ethos, vision and values. They will be curious, excited and invigorated by learning and are continuous, autonomous learners who make visible their own learning. They will possess a positive outlook, exceptional people skills and high emotional intelligence with demonstrated ability to build authentic, collaborative relationships.This is an ongoing contract (0.7 load), with a flexible starting date from the beginning of Term 4, 2025.For more information, please see the position description.The successful applicant will:
Be a qualified teacher with a suitable tertiary qualification in Education and Music.
Have experience teaching Music from Kindergarten to Year 6
Have a demonstrated history engaging with current music pedagogy, specifically the Kodaly method
Champion inclusive education and student voice, ensuring all students are supported and inspired in the Performing Arts classroom
Be a passionate advocate for creativity and embracing innovation for the benefit of young learners.
Be willing to contribute to the co-curricular music program and events
Key benefits of working at St Michael’s Grammar School include:
Professional and Career development opportunities
Employee Assistance Program available to staff
Active staff association
Stimulating work and learning environment
High performing and values driven culture
Applications close: 9am on Monday 8 September 2025. We will be shortlisting applications as we receive them, so the position may be filled earlier than the closing date. Otherwise, interviews will be conducted in non-term time.If this sounds like the role you’ve been waiting for 'APPLY NOW'.Please submit your details, resume and cover letter outlining in detail your experience and ability to meet the requirements of this role. Please note that applications without cover letters will not be considered. If you would like to discuss this role, please contact Ms Nadine Moustafa (HR Resources Advisor), on 03 8530 3341.Child SafetySt Michael’s Grammar School is committed to child safety. As such, the successful applicant will be expected to satisfy child protection screening and adhere to the School’s Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct. These documents may be downloaded from the School’s website.
