Director of Primary Music & Pathways

Educationhq; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary & super

Awards program

Salary packaging

Barista coffee

Morning tea & lunches

Onsite health clinic

EAP program

Parental leave

School fee concessions

Job summary

Canberra Grammar School in Canberra seeks a dynamic Head of Primary Music to provide strategic and operational leadership for the Music programme across the Primary School, from Pre-School to Year 6, including the Campbell Campus.

You will develop the entire Primary Music enterprise—curriculum, ensembles, performance programmes, student pathways, community engagement and staff leadership—working with the Head of Primary School and Director of Music to create a coherent Pre-School to Year 12

Qualifications

• You are an engaging and inspiring educational leader with a passion for primary music and strong curriculum knowledge from ELC to Year 6.
• 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.
• ACT teacher registration through ACT TQI or the ability to obtain one.
• PYP experience or an understanding of Inquiry pedagogy.
• Experience leading curricular and co-curricular Music initiatives.
• Understanding of student pathways and talent development.
• Deep understanding of contemporary teaching and learning.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to engage positively with students, staff and families.
• Commitment to community building and partnership.
• Proven experience in pastoral care to effectively meet the personal, social, emotional and academic needs of all students.
• Well-developed administrative and organisational skills.
• Commitment to the full life of an independent school and a willingness to engage in School activities out of regular hours.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic and operational leadership for Primary Music across Pre-School to Year 6 including the Campbell Campus.
• Develop the entire Primary Music enterprise: curriculum, ensembles, performance programmes, student pathways and staff leadership.
• Collaborate with Head of Primary School and Director of Music to create a coherent and aspirational Pre-School to Year 12 Music pathway.
• Ensure students experience outstanding musical opportunities and clear progression throughout their educational journey.

Skills

Educational leadership

Curriculum development

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

ACT teacher registration / eligibility

Job description

Canberra Grammar School in Canberra seeks a dynamic Head of Primary Music to provide strategic and operational leadership for the Music programme across the Primary School, from Pre-School to Year 6, including the Campbell Campus.

You will develop the entire Primary Music enterprise—curriculum, ensembles, performance programmes, student pathways, community engagement and staff leadership—working with the Head of Primary School and Director of Music to create a coherent Pre-School to Year 12