Head of Music

St John's Grammar School; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

St John’s Grammar School invites applications for Head of Music. The role combines leadership with teaching, guiding music education across the Secondary School and working closely with the Performing Arts team to foster excellence in teaching, performance and student engagement.

You will lead curriculum development, co-curricular music activities, and ensembles, inspiring both students and staff while contributing to the school's culture and life.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in music education and teacher registration.
• Proven track record of high-quality teaching and student achievement.
• Experience leading or contributing significantly to a school music program.
• Ability to inspire students and staff and build a positive team culture.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth and contemporary teaching practices.
• Genuine desire to help every student reach their potential.
• Experience in a leadership role in music is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop music education across the Secondary School.
• Provide strategic leadership of curriculum, co-curricular music activities, staff, tutors and ensembles.
• Inspire students to achieve their personal best.
• Balance leadership responsibilities with a teaching load.
• Contribute to the culture and life of the School.
• Collaborate with the Performing Arts team.

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications and teacher registration

Job description

About Us

St John's Grammar School is a dynamic E-12 co-educational, independent Anglican school nestled in the beautiful hills of Belair, South Australia. Our school is structured into four sub-schools: Early Learning Centre (3 and 4 Year Old Programs), Junior School (R-6), Middle School (Years 7-9), and Senior School (Years 10-12). We pride ourselves on providing a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where students are empowered to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Our long-term vision is to develop articulate, confident young people with a strong social conscience-leaders who contribute meaningfully to society with compassion and integrity.

The Opportunity

The Head of Music is responsible for leading and developing Music education across our Secondary School, fostering excellence in teaching, learning, performance, and student engagement. Working closely with the Performing Arts team, this role provides strategic leadership of curriculum, co-curricular music activities, staff, tutors, and ensemble programs, while inspiring students to achieve their personal best.

This role combines leadership responsibilities with a teaching load and offers the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the culture and life of the School.

About You

You are a passionate and accomplished educator who combines strong musical expertise with outstanding leadership and relationship-building skills. You bring excellent communication skills, and a collaborative mindset to work with students, staff and our wider school community.

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and teacher registration.


• A proven record of high-quality teaching and student achievement.


• Experience leading or contributing significantly to a school music program.


• The ability to inspire students and staff and build a positive team culture.


• Strong organisational and communication skills.


• A commitment to ongoing professional growth and contemporary teaching practices.


• A genuine desire to help every student reach their potential.


• Experience in a similar leadership position and/or implementing innovative music programs will be highly regarded.

Please note that this role will start in Term 1, 2027. Applications close Friday 25 September, 2026.