Temporary Full-Time Music Teacher (5-12) with the possibility of Acting Head of Department (Parental Leave)
Employment
Full time, Contract
Subject
Creative Arts
Sector
Independent
Teaching level
Primary
Salary range
Closing date
9 October 2026
Posted 25 Sep 2026
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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
Socio-educational background
Well above the Australian average
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
Please visit the College website for fur…