Director of Music

Wenona School · North Sydney, NSW

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

Creative Arts

Sector

Independent

Teaching level

Primary

Closing date

16 October 2026

17 days remaining

Posted 28 Sep 2026

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About Wenona School

Year range

K-12

School staff (FTE)

222.3

132.3 teaching · 90 non-teaching

Students per teacher

10.5:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

1,385

Language other than English

16%

Girls vs boys

1,385 girls · boys

100%

Socio-educational background

Well above the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description

Wenona is seeking to appoint an exceptional and visionary leader as Director of Music (K-12) from the commencement of 2027.

A proven educator with considerable experience, the successful candidate will have an outstanding record as a music teacher and conductor, demonstrating visionary leadership and the ability to inspire and support a talented team of music educators. With the launch of our strategic plan in 2026 and the development of the campus master plan, including performing arts facilities, this is an exciting time to join Wenona and lead the next chapter.

The Director of Music is responsible for leading academic, co-curricular and performance music at Wenona and creating a learning environment which will challenge, motivate and engage our girls from Kindergarten to Year 12.

The Director of Music will be expected to undertake a teaching and conducting role within the School with responsibilities to be determined by the relevant strengths and experience of the chosen applicant.

The Position

  • Lead a culture of musical excellence and endeavour that encourages high levels of participation and provides rich learning opportunities through academic and co-curricular pursuits and pathways
  • Lead the strategic direction and future vision for Music at Wenona, strengthening academic and co-curricular programs
  • Ensure high standards of music education across classroom instruction, co-curricular ensembles and individual instrumental programs
  • Work collaboratively with the Junior School Music Coordinator to ensure a strong and coherent K-12 curriculum pathway, including strong trans…

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