K-6 Teacher - Music

Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25% off school fees for CSPD employees

Competitive remuneration

Salary packaging

Wellbeing initiatives and resources

Growth opportunities

State-of-the-art facilities

Fitness passport

Job summary

Holy Cross Primary School, Glenwood, part of Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese, is seeking an experienced K-6 Music Teacher for a temporary part-time role (3 days per week) on a 12-month contract starting Term 1 2027. The school values an inclusive learning environment and supports staff wellbeing.

The successful candidate will deliver the music program, engage with students, parents and staff, and uphold Catholic principles.

Qualifications

• Eligibility according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)
• Tertiary Qualification (minimum 4-year degree, or 75% complete)
• Valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) for employment purposes

Responsibilities

• Deliver the music program and collaborate with stakeholders to bring the program to life within the school community
• Continual improvement of teaching practice and openness to professional development
• Engage with and build strong relationships with staff, students and parents
• Cater for students with diverse backgrounds, needs and abilities
• Maintain industry currency and passion for learning
• Structure lessons to meet students' development and characteristics
• Create a safe, inclusive and challenging learning environment with fair behaviour management
• Evaluate teaching to meet learning needs of each student
• Explicitly teach Phonics and Phonemic awareness
• Accreditation to teach Religious Education

Skills

Active listening

Relationship building

Inclusive teaching

Education

Tertiary qualification (4-year degree) or ~75% complete

Job description

If you are currently employed by Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese, please submit your application via our internal Careers Site on EmployeeConnect. We are excited to support you in the next step of your career.

Holy Cross Primary School, Glenwood is looking for an experienced K-6 Music Teacher to join our welcoming community on aTemporary part-time basis, this position is 3 days a week on 12 month contract that will commence Term 1 2027!

Holy Cross Primary is a vibrant Catholic school dedicated to providing an inclusive, supportive, and respectful learning environment where all children thrive. At Holy Cross, we are proud of our reputation as being an outstanding school for both students and teachers. Our supportive and inclusive school culture celebrates diversity, encourages growth, and respects everyone's unique gifts. Guided by our Catholic principles, we are committed to creating a work environment where all staff feel both respected and supported in the important work of educating the next generation.

Key Responsibilities

About the Opportunity

If you are currently employed by Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese, please submit your application via our internal Careers Site on EmployeeConnect. We are excited to support you in the next step of your career.

Holy Cross Primary School, Glenwood is looking for an experienced K-6 Music Teacher to join our welcoming community on aTemporary part-time basis, this position is 3 days a week on 12 month contract that will commence Term 1 2027!

Holy Cross Primary is a vibrant Catholic school dedicated to providing an inclusive, supportive, and respectful learning environment where all children thrive. At Holy Cross, we are proud of our reputation as being an outstanding school for both students and teachers. Our supportive and inclusive school culture celebrates diversity, encourages growth, and respects everyone's unique gifts. Guided by our Catholic principles, we are committed to creating a work environment where all staff feel both respected and supported in the important work of educating the next generation.

• Deliver the music program, and connect collaboratively with various stakeholders to bring the music program to life within the school community
• Be committed to the continual improvement of your teaching practice and receptive to opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Have active listening skills and the ability to engage with and build strong positive relationships with members of the school community including employees, students and parents
• Have the ability to cater for students with diverse backgrounds, needs and abilities
• Maintain industry currency, sharing their passion for learning
• Structure lessons to meet the physical, social and intellectual development and characteristics of your students
• Create and maintain a safe, inclusive and challenging learning environment and implement fair and equitable behaviour management plans
• Evaluate all aspects of your teaching practice to ensure you are meeting the learning needs of each student
• Explicit teaching of Phonics and Phonemic awareness
• Accreditation to teach Religious Education

Qualifications and Experience

• Eligibility according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)
• Tertiary Qualification (minimum 4-year degree, or 75% complete)
• Valid Working with Children Check (for employment purposes)

Benefits

• A welcoming and inclusive Catholic school with a strong commitment to staff well-being.
• Supportive leadership and opportunities for professional growth.
• A caring, respectful environment that values the contributions of all staff.
• A chance to make a meaningful difference in a well-respected school community.

Also as a valued CSPD employee, you can benefit from up to 25% off school fees for your children enrolled in our schools. But that's not all. We offer:

• Competitive remuneration
• Salary packaging
• Wellbeing initiatives and resources
• Extensive growth and development opportunities
• State-of-the-art facilities
• Fitness passport

The Organisation

CSPD is committed to responding to the needs of all students. With over 5,000 employees located across 80 primary and secondary schools and office communities, our aim is to transform learning and unlock the full potential of each of our 43,500 students while enriching the professional lives of staff.

Child Safeguarding Statement

This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment, including holding a cleared NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) and compliance with CSPDs Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Children and Students. For more information regarding WWCCs, click here.

Diversity Statement

CSPD strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.