Head of Music (Pakenham)

School: Chairo Christian School; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Chairo Christian School in Melbourne's Pakenham campus invites applications for Head of Music to commence January 2027. The role combines leadership in music education with a teaching load across Prep to Year 12, fostering a culture of music appreciation within a Christian community.

The successful candidate will hold relevant tertiary education qualifications, be registered with the Victorian Institute of Teaching, and demonstrate a strong Christian lifestyle and the ability to engage with

Qualifications

• Active Christian lifestyle and agreement with Chairo’s Statement of Faith.
• Experience in educational leadership or as a respected teacher.
• Knowledge of the Australian Curriculum and Music curriculum materials.
• Sound knowledge of current educational practices from a Christian worldview.
• Ability to build strong relationships and communication with campus community.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate music education from Prep to Year 12.
• Develop a culture of music appreciation amongst students.
• Manage teaching load in addition to Head of Music duties.
• Collaborate with staff, students and families to support the music program.

Skills

Christian faith alignment

Educational leadership

Curriculum knowledge

Christian worldview teaching

Communication skills

Education

Tertiary education qualifications

Registered with VIT

Job description

Ongoing teaching contract with initial three-year POR

Full-time or part-time position

Chairo Christian School is a non-denominational Christian school with 1,900 Kinder to Year 12 students attending five picturesque campuses in West and South Gippsland, the Latrobe Valley and the south-eastern outskirts of Melbourne.

Our mission is to provide excellence in Christ-centred education in partnership with families within a caring Christian community. In doing this, we aim to prepare students thoroughly for further study, careers, service and life in general.

We are currently seeking to appoint a Head of Music to commence at our Pakenham campus in January 2027. A teaching load will apply in addition to Head of Music responsibilities (initial three-year position of responsibility appointment).

The Head of Music (Pakenham) plays a pivotal leadership role in facilitating a quality music education program by coordinating and implementing classroom music education opportunities from Prep to Year 12 and developing a culture of music appreciation amongst students.

Having obtained relevant tertiary qualifications in education and being registered with the Victorian Institute of Teaching, the successful candidate will also possess the following important characteristics:

• Active Christian lifestyle and demonstrated agreement with Chairo’s Statement of Faith
• Experience in an educational leadership position or substantial experience as a respected teacher
• Knowledge of the Australian Curriculum, including familiarity with the materials and programs associated with the Music curriculum
• Sound knowledge of current educational practices and teaching from a Christian worldview perspective
• Ability to build strong partnering relationships and communication channels with all members of the campus community

The safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all our students is a high priority. As part of our recruitment process, Chairo undertakes rigorous reference and background checking including, Working with Children and Police Record checks. Before applying, applicants are requested to review Chairo’s Child Safety booklet.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 3 November.