Head of Music
Employment
Full time, Contract
Subject
Creative Arts
Sector
Independent
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
12 October 2026
Posted 23 Sep 2026
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Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
206.3
98.2 teaching · 108.1 non-teaching
Students per teacher
11.2:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,100
Indigenous students
4%
Language other than English
12%
Socio-educational background
Well above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Founded in 1881 by the Marist Brothers, St Joseph’s College is a boarding and day secondary boys school, whose Catholic identity is shaped by Marist spirituality and traditions. Governed by Marist Schools Australia, the College enrolment is 1,100 students.
Head of Music
Full time, fixed term contract commencing at the start of Term 1, 2027
The College seeks to appoint an outstanding and experienced leader with a vision for excellence and innovation in music education. The Head of Music will work to consolidate and further advance current programs in the well-resourced and vibrant Brother Louis Music Centre.
The Head of Music is a member of the middle leaders and the Teaching and Learning Team. Heads of Department carry the primary responsibility for the ongoing development and supervision of the curriculum and the quality of teaching and learning that is provided for each student.
Reporting to the Director of Teaching and Learning, the Head of Department exercises leadership and management of their Department, which is responsible for the development and implementation of the relevant subject based curricular in line with the College’s Learning Framework and the NSW Education Standard Authority requirements.
The successful applicant will work alongside the Head of Performing Arts, who is directly responsible for the management and running of a comprehensive elective instrumental program as well as co-curricular and liturgical life of the College.
The successful applicant will work in a modern work environment, with a very positive and supportive culture, located close to …