Head of Primary Music
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
Creative Arts
Sector
Independent
Teaching level
Secondary
Posted 15 Oct 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-12
School staff (FTE)
330.7
176.1 teaching · 154.6 non-teaching
Students per teacher
12:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
2,116
Indigenous students
1%
Language other than English
19%
Girls vs boys
904 girls · 1,212 boys
Socio-educational background
Well above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
- Take the next step in your teaching career
- 5 years fixed-term leadership contract, ongoing teaching contract
- Join a vibrant, forward-thinking educational environment
About the Role:
The Head of Primary Music provides strategic and operational leadership for the Music programme across the Primary School, leading its growth, quality, visibility and impact from Pre-School to Year 6 including the Campbell Campus.
The role is responsible for the development of the entire Primary Music enterprise, encompassing curriculum, co-curricular opportunities, ensembles, performance programmes, student pathways, community engagement and staff leadership.
Working in close partnership with the Head of Primary School and the Director of Music, the Head of Primary Music contributes to the development of a coherent and aspirational Pre-School to Year 12 Music pathway, ensuring that students experience outstanding musical opportunities and clear progression throughout their educational journey.
About You
You are an engaging and inspiring educational leader with a passion for primary music and strong curriculum knowledge from ELC to Year 6.
Additionally, you also have:
Experience leading the growth and development of educational programmes
- Ability to develop and implement a compelling vision
- Strong knowledge of music education and programme development from Pre-school to Year 6
- Early Years qualifications, or the commitment to attain them in the first 2 years of the position
- An ACT teacher’s registration through the ACT TQI or the ability to obtain one
- PYP experience or an understanding of Inquiry pedag…