Teacher - Music Specialist

Illawarra Primary School · Ballajura, WA

Employment

Part time, Permanent

Subject

Creative Arts

Sector

Government

Teaching level

Primary

Closing date

13 November 2026

13 days remaining

Posted 30 Oct 2026

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About 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

52%
48%

Socio-educational background

Around the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

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…

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