Music Teacher (WPS)

Knox Grammar School; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Knox Grammar School in Wahroonga, Sydney's North Shore, seeks a passionate Music Teacher to lead the primary music program from Pre-K to Year 6. This permanent full-time role involves delivering a dynamic curriculum, directing bands and ensembles, and coordinating peripatetic tutors to inspire a lifelong love of music.

The successful candidate will foster creativity, coordinate school performances, and contribute to the school's cultural life.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with the Kodály approach within primary music education.
• Experience running choirs, vocal ensembles and choral programs.
• Ability to design and teach a sequential Pre-K–6 music program.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging music curriculum across primary years.
• Lead bands, ensembles and coordinate peripatetic tutors.
• Oversee school performances and productions.
• Contribute to cultural life and community engagement.

Skills

Kodály approach

Choirs

Music program design

Administrative skills

Job description

Knox Grammar School is an independent, multi-campus Kindergarten to Year 12 day and boarding school for boys, located at Wahroonga on Sydney’s North Shore. In addition to the single-sex campuses, Knox also operates Wahroonga Preparatory School, a co-educational campus for students Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6.

A leading Uniting Church School, Knox aims to develop students of Faith, Wisdom, Integrity, Compassion and Courage within a caring Christian environment.

We are seeking a passionate Music Teacher to lead and inspire our music program from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic educator and musician to foster a lifelong love of music while shaping memorable experiences for students through classroom music, ensembles, performances and school productions. This is a permanent full-time position however applications from candidates seeking a job-share arrangement are welcomed. This role will commence in Term 1 2027.

About the Role

As our Music Teacher, you will be responsible for the delivery of a dynamic and engaging music curriculum across the primary years, while leading the school's musical and performance program. You will oversee school performances and musicians, direct bands and ensembles, and coordinate our team of peripatetic music tutors.

This role offers the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the cultural life of the School while inspiring confidence, creativity and musical excellence in young learners.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Use a variety of effective teaching strategies to engage students of varying abilities on their path to achieving specific learning outcomes.
• Have experience in the design, production and administration of various types and levels of assessments tasks.
• Effective student management strategies for all levels of student ability and engagement.
• The desire to be a team player in a collegial department with high expectations of its members and of its students.
• Integration into classroom strategies
• Departmental Teaching and Learning initiatives
• Departmental administrative requirements

About You

• An understanding of and familiarity with of the Kodály approach.
• Attainment, or working towards attainment of the Australian Kodály Certificate is highly desirable.
• Ability to design and teach a sequential class music program approach Pre-K-6.
• Experience with running choirs, vocal ensembles and choral programs at a high standard.
• Preparation for regular performances throughout the school year in addition to classroom teaching.
• Excellent administrative, communication and organisational skills.

Knox offers outstanding long-term career opportunities, is values driven and an equal opportunity employer.

Before applying, please read the comprehensive role description found on our website:

https://www.knox.nsw.edu.au/employment/

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS

4.00pm 3 November 2026

Please note that applications will be assessed as they are received, and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date.

Knox Grammar School is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all our students and children involved in activities at Knox. The School actively promotes a culture of child safety and requires all prospective staff to be suitable and committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment.

To support this commitment, the School partners with Australia's leading child protection organisations, including Bravehearts to deliver annual online child protection training for permanent staff and Halloran Morrissey Group which delivers face‑to‑face training for all permanent and casual staff. Knox's blended learning approach ensures all training incorporates current legislative requirements and practical, real‑world applications. This approach ensures our staff receive relevant, up‑to‑date and comprehensive child safety education.