Director of Music (P-12)
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
Creative Arts
Sector
Independent
Teaching level
K12
Closing date
28 August 2026
About Redeemer Lutheran College
School type
Co-educational
Year range
Prep-12
School staff (FTE)
145.3
78.6 teaching · 66.7 non-teaching
Students per teacher
14.1:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,111
Language other than English
71%
Girls vs boys
586 girls · 525 boys
53%
47%
Socio-educational background
Well above the Australian average
More disadvantage
Average
More advantage
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Key Responsibilities
Leadership of the Academic Music Program
- Lead the development, delivery and continuous improvement of the P–12 Academic Music curriculum.
- Promote excellence in teaching, learning, assessment and student achievement.
- Lead and develop Music Department staff through mentoring, collaboration and professional growth.
- Ensure curriculum, assessment and reporting practices meet relevant requirements and standards.
Leadership of the Co-Curricular Music Program
- Provide strategic leadership of the College's Performance Music and Music Tuition programs.
- Foster strong alignment between classroom music, instrumental tuition and performance opportunities.
- Support the planning and delivery of concerts, productions, ensembles and other special music events.
- Build strong relationships with students, families and the broader College community to promote engagement in music.
Teaching Responsibilities
- Undertake classroom teaching as required.
- Contribute to the pastoral, co-curricular and wider life of the College.
- Model professional practice and support the Christian ethos and values of the College.
About You
The successful applicant will demonstrate:
- Proven leadership experience within a school music environment.
- Strong knowledge of contemporary music curriculum, pedagogy and assessment.
- Experience leading and developing staff in a collaborative setting.
- A passion for developing young musicians and encouraging broad student participation.
- Excellent communication, organisational and relationship-building skills.
- A commitment to the Christian ethos and values of Redeemer Luthe…