Head of Faculty - Music

St Hilda's School; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Fitness Passport discount

Employee assistance program

Professional development

Job summary

St Hilda’s School on the Gold Coast invites an inspiring Music Educator to lead the Music Faculty from Prep to Year 12. You will work with the Head of Teaching & Learning and Director of Performing Arts to shape strategy, oversee curriculum, ensembles, and co-curricular music, while continuing to teach.

We seek a qualified teacher with Queensland registration, a degree in Music or Music Education, and a track record of leading, mentoring, and improving programs through data-driven planning and

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with registration in Queensland.
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Responsibilities

• Lead with vision and publish an annual strategic plan for the Faculty.

Skills

Visionary leadership

Mentoring

Curriculum design

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor in Music Education

Queensland teacher registration

Job description

Commencing: January 2027

St Hilda’s School is seeking an inspiring, collaborative, and highly capable educator to lead our Music Faculty into its next chapter. This is a rare opportunity to work alongside the Head of Teaching & Learning and Director of Performing Arts to shape the vision and direction of a faculty that spans the whole School, while continuing to teach and to inspire students in the classroom and on the stage.

About the Position

Reporting to the Head of Teaching & Learning and Director of Performing Arts (for co-curricular) you will lead a faculty comprising classroom Music from Pre-Preparatory to Year 12, the Year 11–12 Music Extension elective, our music groups and ensembles, and the extra-curricular music program. You will be responsible for the smooth running and compliance of all curriculum courses in Years 7–12, and you will support the Junior School Music Coordinator and Music teachers across the School.

In this role, you will:

• Lead with vision: develop and publish an annual strategic plan for the Faculty, aligned to the School's strategic vision.
• Inspire great teaching: model excellence in the classroom, mentor early career teachers, welcome pre-service teachers, and nurture a culture of reflective, evidence-based practice.
• Use data to drive improvement: analyse student results and feedback, including survey data, to shape meaningful improvement plans.
• Shape the curriculum: oversee band plans, unit plans, and assessment tasks across all year levels in line with the Australian Curriculum and QCAA Senior Syllabuses, including moderation processes.
• Build a seamless pathway: work with the Junior School to ensure a thoughtful, sequential transition of skills into the Middle School.
• Champion inclusion: support the differentiated needs of students in partnership with the Learning Enhancement team, and embed the School's Reconciliation Action Plan, Christian values, and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples within the Faculty.
• Advocate for music: guide students and families in subject selection, and proudly represent the Faculty at information nights, open days, and community events.
• Contribute to co-curricular life: participate in the co-curricular and extra-curricular program, and support the wellbeing of students, including as a Thrive teacher where applicable.
• Teach: carry an adjusted teaching load, reflecting the leadership responsibilities of the position.

About You

You are a skilled and respected music educator who leads with warmth, clarity, and high expectations. You are passionate about girls' education and committed to the Anglican ethos of the School. You will bring:

• A genuine commitment to girls' education, to the Anglican ethos and Christian values of the School
• A recognised teaching qualification and current Queensland teacher registration (or eligibility for registration)
• A tertiary qualification in Music or Music Education
• Demonstrated success teaching Music, including senior secondary Music and Music Extension
• Experience leading, mentoring, and developing teachers, or a clear readiness to step into formal middle leadership
• A confident, data-informed approach to curriculum, assessment, and continuous improvement
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build constructive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents
• A genuine commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people
• Experience with QCAA processes, ensemble direction, and co-curricular music programs will be highly regarded.

About Us

Located on Queensland’s Gold Coast, we are one of Australia’s leading independent Anglican Day and Boarding Schools for girls from Pre-Prep to Year 12, where every student is known, valued, and encouraged to aim high. With an enviable reputation of excellence in girls’ education and world class facilities, St Hilda’s School has a long and proud history of outstanding academic achievement, grounded in strong Anglican Christian values.

Why Join St Hilda’s School?

Be part of a passionate values-driven community which embraces collaboration and innovation and supports staff wellbeing and professional growth. We are a community which promotes belonging and connectedness.

• on-site parking
• access to discounted gym memberships through Fitness Passport
• a comprehensive employee assistance program
• professional development opportunities

As a prospective member of the St Hilda’s Community, you must be willing to support the Code of Conduct and the stated values, and Anglican Ethos of the School. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.