Temporary Full-Time Music Teacher (5-12) with the possibility of Acting Head of Department (Parental Leave)

Santa Sabina College · Strathfield, NSW

Employment

Full time, Contract

Subject

Creative Arts

Sector

Independent

Teaching level

Primary

Salary range

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Closing date

9 October 2026

12 days remaining

Posted 25 Sep 2026

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About Santa Sabina College

School type

Co-educational

Year range

K-12

School staff (FTE)

194

137.7 teaching · 56.3 non-teaching

Students per teacher

9.6:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

1,320

Language other than English

42%

Girls vs boys

1,202 girls · 118 boys

91%
9%

Socio-educational background

Well above the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description

Santa Sabina College is one of Australia’s leading P-12 Independent Catholic schools, employing more than 200 staff in academic and professional roles across our Strathfield and Southern Highlands campuses. The College has a reputation as a leader in holistic education with academic excellence at its core. We deliver a broad education, one that values discerning scholarship, the pursuit of excellence and one that educates the heart.

We offer co-education on our P-4 Del Monte Campus and girls only on our  5-12 Santa Sabina Campus. Our outdoor education campus, Tallong, is located on 97 hectares in the Southern Highlands. Our Early Education Centre (Mary Bailey House) and Out of School Hours (OOSH) services are located in the grounds of the Primary (Del Monte) Campus. 

Position: Temporary Full-Time Music Teacher (with the possibility of Acting Head of Department role) due to Parental Leave (12 months)

Commencing: 22 January 2027

End date: 3 December 2027

The successful candidate will:

  • support the Catholic Dominican Mission of the College and promote the prayer life of the College
  • demonstrate an understanding of curriculum requirements for NESA Music courses (Stages 1 - 6)   
  • be an exemplary teacher with demonstrated understanding of contemporary pedagogy
  • be a collaborative practitioner who can work with a range of teams 
  • contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of Music programs for curriculum, assessment and reporting across Years 5-12.
  • have experience teaching or knowledge of the IB Music syllabus would be advantageous

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