Music Teacher
Employment
Full time, Contract
Subject
Creative Arts
Sector
Independent
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
17 September 2026
Posted 7 Sep 2026
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Year range
5-12
School staff (FTE)
175.4
124.4 teaching · 51 non-teaching
Students per teacher
12.3:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,525
Indigenous students
3%
Language other than English
11%
Socio-educational background
Well above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Stages 4-6
Term 4 Contract 2026
Waverley College is seeking a suitably qualified and passionate Music Teacher to join our team at the commencement of Term 4, 2026. This is a full-time, fixed-term position for the duration of Term 4, concluding at the end of the term.
This role presents an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative teaching team in a community that values creativity, professional growth, and a deep commitment to student learning and wellbeing.
The Duties
The successful applicant will demonstrate knowledge, competence, and confidence in;
- Creating and delivering innovative and creative class music programs that provide engaging learning opportunities to build skills in performance, composition and listening skills.
- Identifying the individual needs of boys to facilitate the development of an integrated, exciting, and rigorous music program for students from Year 7 to Year 12
- An understanding of DAW music programs and other music software would be beneficial.
- The implementation and teaching of Music Technology across Stage 4 to Stage 6.
- Conducting and supporting some of the following groups: Concert Bands across the Junior and Senior Campuses, Jazz Ensembles, Brass Ensembles and Woodwind Ensembles.
Waverley College is a Catholic independent day school for boys in Years 5–12, located in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs. The College is part of the Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) network and is committed to delivering quality education that supports the holistic development of young men.
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