Primary Music Teacher

SCEGGS Darlinghurst; Sydney; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reduced teaching loads

Extensive professional learning

Free parking

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

SCEGGS Darlinghurst in Sydney is seeking a qualified and experienced classroom Music Teacher to join our Primary School from the beginning of 2027. The role links primary music education with the broader Primary Curriculum and supports the full scope of learning experiences as part of our K-12 Music Program.

The successful applicant will be an energetic, innovative teacher with expertise in music curriculum design for ages 5–12, employing Orff-Schulwerk and Kodaly, with the ability to integrate

Qualifications

• Qualified and experienced classroom Music Teacher for primary school students.
• Experience designing curriculum and implementing music programs.
• Ability to teach ages 5–12 with Orff-Schulwerk and Kodaly approaches.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement the Primary Music curriculum within a K-12 program.
• Coordinate performances such as Musicales, school services and concerts.
• Collaborate with Heads of Music and Music Administrator to support the department.

Skills

Music education

Orff-Schulwerk

Kodaly method

Drama integration

Education

Bachelor of Education (Music)

Job description

Are you a passionate, committed Music educator, keen to join an independent inner city girls school?

A full-time, permanent position is available for a qualified and experienced classroom Music Teacher to join our Primary School from the beginning of 2027. This position is a key role linking primary music education with the broader Primary Curriculum, while also supporting the full scope of learning experiences as part of our broad and dynamic K-12 Music Program.

Reporting to the Head of Primary and the Heads of Music, the successful applicant for this role will be an energetic, highly skilled, innovative and passionate teacher of Music. They will have expertise and experience in music curriculum design and implementation, particularly teaching students aged 5-12, and a commitment to employ both an Orff-Schulwerk and a Kodaly-based approach to music teaching and learning. They will also have the ability to integrate the teaching of Drama into the classroom Music program, as appropriate.

The successful applicant for this role will support and contribute to the broader Music Department programmes and its co-curricular activities. As key members of the K-12 Music staff, Primary Music teachers work collaboratively with other members of the Music team (including Heads of Music, Ensemble Directors and the Music Administrator) to coordinate performances such as Musicales, school services and primary concerts. They will also work collaboratively with the leadership team in the Primary School to coordinate logistics and ensure all communications are clear and accurate.

The successful candidate will be committed to the full life of the School and supportive of its Christian ethos.

Applications close

Tuesday 29th September 2026

Why work at SCEGGS?

SCEGGS remuneration package for teachers is competitive and well above CMEA salaries. These are paid in accordance with the candidate’s qualifications and level of experience. Additional benefits include reduced teaching loads, extensive professional learning, free parking, EAP and a range of other benefits. For more information, please explore our website and Our Path Ahead.

In accordance with the Child Protection legislation, applicants for child-related work must have a current Working with Children clearance which will be verified online by SCEGGS prior to employment. Please see https://www.ocg.nsw.gov.au