Teacher - Music Specialist
Employment
Part time, Permanent
Subject
Creative Arts
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
13 November 2026
Posted 30 Oct 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Illawarra Primary School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-6
School staff (FTE)
29
18 teaching · 11 non-teaching
Students per teacher
17.2:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
310
Indigenous students
7%
Language other than English
28%
Girls vs boys
161 girls · 149 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2027
At Illawarra Primary School (PS), music and the performing arts are an integral part of school life. We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative Music Teacher to join our team and contribute to a vibrant, well-established program.
Our students enjoy a rich range of musical and performing arts experiences, supported by a school community that genuinely values creativity, participation and performance.
These opportunities include:
- A comprehensive classroom music program from Pre-primary to Year 6.
- A school choir, Year 6 performance group and school band supported through the Instrumental Music School Services (IMSS) program.
- Opportunities to explore drama, plays, musicals and theatrical productions, expanding students' experiences across the performing arts.
- Participation in One Big Voice Music in the Park and WAGSM.
- Annual class performances and our popular Illawarra Has Talent
- A strong Ballandjarra Network music community that encourages collaboration and shared opportunities.
- Fortnightly whole-school community singing, a much-loved tradition that brings our school together..
Find out more about our school by visiting illawarraps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
What makes this opportunity special?
The successful applicant will teach in a dedicated, exceptionally well-resourced music room, equipped with an extensive collection of tuned percussion and no tune instruments and resources to support creative, practical and engaging lessons. You would have the opportunity to build on an established program whi…