Music Teacher

Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Flexible work

Growth opportunities

Cultural leave

State-of-the-art facilities

Job summary

St John Paul II Catholic College in Sydney, NSW, is seeking a Music Teacher for a temporary full-time role commencing Term 1 2027. The college operates across Schofields and Nirimba Education Precincts and runs from 8am to 2:15pm.

This CSPD posting offers salary packaging, flexible work arrangements, and growth opportunities. The successful candidate will hold NESA accreditation, bring strong pedagogical knowledge, and be committed to differentiating instruction while using technology, planning

Qualifications

• Qualifications to teach Music.
• NESA accreditation essential.
• Strong pedagogical knowledge base and understanding of how the identified subject areas are learned and how teaching can be enhanced.
• Ability to differentiate learning to cater for students' needs to maximise learning.
• Sound understanding of learning environments, lesson plans, use of technology, teaching practices and delivery of assessment and feedback.
• Committed to continual improvement of teaching practice and professional development.
• Ability to work creatively and collaboratively within school communities and set high goals for students.
• Able to motivate students to achieve and develop a love of learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach Music with a strong pedagogical approach.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs.
• Plan lessons, integrate technology, and deliver assessments with feedback.
• Pursue ongoing professional development to improve teaching practice.
• Collaborate within school communities and set high, achievable goals.
• Inspire students to develop a lifelong love of learning.

Skills

Music teaching

NESA accreditation

Differentiated instruction

Lesson planning

Technology in teaching

Professional development

Student motivation

Education

NESA accreditation

Job description

FTE/Hours: 1 FTE (76 hours per fortnight)

St John Paul II Catholic College is a co-educational high school that offers students the chance to belong to a dynamic learning community that values the achievements of every individual. We are proudly Catholic in our faith and tradition, our learning and teaching, and our desire to develop young people of strength, gentleness, and compassion.

The College is a dual campus, with campuses at Schofields and Nirimba Education Precinct. The College begins at 8 am and concludes at 2:15 pm.

We are seeking a Music Teacher to join us on a temporary full-time basis commencing Term 1 2027!

About the Opportunity

Employment Type: Temporary Full-time

FTE/Hours: 1 FTE (76 hours per fortnight)

St John Paul II Catholic College is a co-educational high school that offers students the chance to belong to a dynamic learning community that values the achievements of every individual. We are proudly Catholic in our faith and tradition, our learning and teaching, and our desire to develop young people of strength, gentleness, and compassion.

The College is a dual campus, with campuses at Schofields and Nirimba Education Precinct. The College begins at 8 am and concludes at 2:15 pm.

We are seeking a Music Teacher to join us on a temporary full-time basis commencing Term 1 2027!

Why Work for Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD)

There are so many great things that Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese has to offer! As a valued 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:

• Salary packaging for eligible employees

• Fitness Passport (discounted gym membership and more)

• Flexible work arrangements for eligible employees

• Extensive growth and development opportunities

• Cultural leave for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander employees

• State-of-the-art facilities

Key Responsibilities

We invite applications from NESA Accredited Teachers who have a well-developed capacity to support our team and take forward the mission of Catholic Schools and to ensure high-quality education to maximise learning outcomes for all students. More specifically you will have:

• Qualifications to teach Music

• NESA accreditation essential

• Strong pedagogical knowledge base and understanding of how the identified subject areas are learned, what affects students' opportunities to learn the subject matter and how the learning and teaching of the subject matter can be enhanced

• An understanding of how to differentiate learning to cater for students needs in order to maximise student learning

• Sound understanding of the learning environments, lesson plans, use of technology, teaching practices and delivery of assessment and learning feedback

• Committed to the continual improvement of your teaching practice and take opportunities for personal and professional development

• Work creatively and collaboratively within a range of 'communities' inside and beyond the school and set high, achievable goals for yourself and your students

• Able to motivate students to achieve and develop a life-long love of learning

Applications Close: Monday, 2nd November 2026

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.