Music Teacher (Full Time)

Macarthur Anglican School; Cobbitty; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent school located in picturesque Cobbitty is seeking a passionate Music Teacher to join their dynamic Faculty of Music and Performing Arts. This full-time permanent role begins in January 2026 and focuses on teaching across multiple stages, with a strong commitment to student performance and well-being. Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate innovative teaching methods and a passion for music. The school offers a supportive workplace dedicated to excellence and innovation.

Benefits

Supportive workplace

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in teaching and music performance.
• Ability to engage in worship services and music oversight.
• Capacity for detailed feedback and classroom differentiation.

Responsibilities

• Teach music across various stages and engage students in performance.
• Oversee music co-curricular programs and student well-being.
• Utilize ICT effectively in teaching and maintain high assessment standards.

Skills

Passion for teaching and performing music

Knowledge of music syllabus documents

Innovative approach to teaching

Strong communication skills

Commitment to student well-being

Education

Degree in Music Education or equivalent

Job description

Music teacher - full-time permanent. Initially, this is a Stage 1 to Stage 3 focused role; however, a willingness to teach Stage 4 to Stage 6 will be a distinct advantage.

Music Teacher (Full Time)

Commencing January 2026

Focus on teaching and student performance

Macarthur is an independent Anglican co-educational Transition (Pre-Kindergarten) to Year 12 school with a strong academic and co-curricular focus, especially in Music, catering to students of all ability levels. It is located in picturesque Cobbitty on over 85 magnificent acres, 50 minutes from the CBDs of Sydney and Wollongong.

The School is highly regarded as an employer of choice and provides a supportive workplace that pursues excellence and innovation. The Headmaster seeks to appoint an appropriately qualified and experienced Christian educator to this full-time permanent position within the highly professional, dynamic, and industrious Faculty of Music and Performing Arts.

Candidates for this role will be required to demonstrate:

• a passion for teaching and performing or composing music;
• a deep knowledge of the music syllabus documents across the Stages;
• a desire to engage with the provision and oversight of music in Chapels and Worship Services;
• a strong commitment to the extensive Music co-curricular and performance programmes;
• an innovative approach to teaching and learning;
• an understanding of and commitment to student well-being;
• well-developed written, oral and organisational skills;
• a comprehensive understanding of classroom differentiation;
• a commitment to detailed and timely feedback to students; and,
• a deep understanding of how students think and learn.

The successful candidate must also demonstrate innovative use of ICT in teaching and learning, proficiency in writing teaching programmes, and an understanding of best practices in student assessment and feedback. Attending overnight Outdoor Education camps is an essential element of teaching at Macarthur.

Applications for this position are accepted via the Teaching Staff Online Application Form. Candidates must upload a cover letter, a Curriculum Vitae, an academic transcript, and documents satisfying Macarthur’s ‘100 point Identity Check’. The cover letter should be directed to the Headmaster, Dr David Nockles.

Macarthur is a Child Safe environment and requires preferred applicants to have their WWCC number verified by the School and agree to relevant checks as deemed necessary.

Macarthur is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.