Director of Music Performance K-12

Central Coast Grammar School Limited; Gosford; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Coast Grammar School seeks a Director of Music Performance to provide strategic and operational management of the K–12 music program, including instrumental and choral ensembles and cocurricular activities. Reporting to the Head of Music, you will lead staff, coordinate programs, and deliver high-quality musical experiences across the School, with flexibility for tours and events.

The role requires tertiary music qualifications, experience directing school ensembles, and strong

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Music, Music Education, Performance, or a closely related field.
• Postgraduate qualification in Music Education, Conducting, or Arts Administration would be well regarded.
• Experience working in a K-12 independent school setting.
• Successful experience directing and conducting school music ensembles, orchestras, concert bands, or choirs and oversight of a cocurricular music program.
• Leadership or program coordinator experience in an educational, community or professional arts setting.
• High standard of competency and innovation
• Excellent professional communication and interpersonal skills across the school community
• Efficient administrative skills with flexibility and adaptability
• Ability to prioritise and work as part of a team
• Commitment to the strategic direction of the School

Responsibilities

• Develop and embed a consistent, high-quality performance philosophy and rehearsal style across all K-12 instrumental and choral ensembles.
• Foster student independence and achievement while aligning from Kindergarten to Year 12 across all skill levels.
• Create an inspiring, supportive, and rigorous music performance environment that nurtures creativity, communication, and collaboration.
• Lead cocurricular music programs, include tours and events, and coordinate a professional-standard calendar of events.

Skills

Leadership

Program coordination

Communication

Administration

Teamwork

Education

Music degree

Postgraduate qualification in Music Education

Job description

Full time Permanent Position to commence in Term 1 2027

Central Coast Grammar School is a leading K-12 independent, coeducational and nondenominational school. Located on a single 18-hectare campus overlooking the Matcham Valley close to the heart of Erina, our school offers a spacious environment where students can grow and flourish.

"Central Coast Grammar School (CCGS) is committed to the safety, protection, and wellbeing of all our students and children involved in activities at CCGS. The School requires all prospective school staff to contribute to creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing and be committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment". All CCGS staff participate in annual training in child protection. All statutory checks and references are required prior to confirmation of employment.

This newly established position will provide strategic and operational management of the School’s K–12 music performance program, including instrumental and choral ensembles, cocurricular music activities, and performance opportunities. Reporting to the Head of Music K–12, the Director of Music Performance will play a key role in managing cocurricular staff, coordinating programs and delivering a high quality music performance experience across the School, K-12. The role requires flexibility to support performances, domestic and international tours, holiday programs, and other activities, including evening, weekend and school holiday commitments as required.

The Key Objectives of the position are:

To develop and embed a consistent, high-quality performance philosophy and rehearsal style across all K-12 instrumental and choral ensembles, fostering student independence and a sense of accomplishment while creating alignment fromKindergartenthrough to Year 12 across all skill levels.

To create an inspiring, supportive, and rigorous music performance environment that nurtures student character, enabling students to grow in creativity, communication, and collaboration as they pursue excellence in musical performance.

Toleveragethe K-12 cocurricular music program, the peripatetic tuition scheme, and a professional-standard annual calendar of events in the Performing Arts Centre to support students in learning well and living well through musical mastery, collaborative teamwork, and creative expression.

To be successful you will need to possess and demonstrate:

Tertiary qualification in Music, Music Education, Performance, or a closely related field. Qualifications such as Post Graduate qualification in Music Education, Conducting, or Arts Administration would be well regarded

Experience working in a K-12 independent school setting

Demonstrated successful experience directing and conducting school music ensembles, orchestras, concert bands, or choirs and with leadership & oversight of a co-curricular music program

Previous leadership or program coordinator experience in an educational, community or professional arts setting

A high standard of competency and innovation

Excellent professional communication and interpersonal skills across the school community

Efficient administrative skills with flexibility and adaptability

Ability to prioritise and work as part of a team

A commitment to the strategic direction of the School is required

A copy of the Position Description has been posted on the School website for further details.

Interested applicants should familiarise themselves with the School’s Strategic Plan ‘A School for Good Character & Practical Wisdom’, available on our website at www.ccgs.nsw.edu.au. It is expected that every member of staff will commit to the Strategic Plan and participate in the professional learning expectations of the School.