Primary Teacher - Music

Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School; Tweed Heads; Hybrid; AUD 94,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School in NSW invites applications for a full-time Music teacher to lead and deliver a comprehensive music program for a P-12 co-educational setting. The role commences January 2027 with remuneration aligned to the Independent Schools NSW Teachers Cooperative Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2025 (AUD 94,155–133,009).

The successful candidate will plan and deliver engaging lessons, monitor progress through data, and foster an inclusive, creative learning culture in line

Qualifications

• A minimum five years experience teaching music at a primary level is preferred.
• An innovative and exciting educator who has a passion for fostering a lifelong love of music in our students.
• Demonstrated understanding of syllabus documents, assessment strategies and evidence-based practice.
• Demonstrated ability to drive student improvement through high expectations and innovation.
• Embraces innovation and emerging techniques in education.
• Works collaboratively within a future-focused team.
• Leads or contributes to curriculum innovation with an awareness of industry trends and future learning pathways.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivery of engaging lessons that cater to diverse learning styles and abilities.
• Monitoring student progress through data analysis and assessment outcomes, using this information to inform teaching practices and interventions.
• Encouraging an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and nurtures creativity and appreciation of music among students.
• Liaising with parents, carers and guardians to promote understanding of the importance of Music education.

Skills

Music teaching

Primary level

Syllabus understanding

Assessment strategies

Data-informed teaching

Innovation in education

Collaborative teamwork

Curriculum innovation

Job description

Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School is a high quality, independent, Anglican, Co-educational P-12 school serving the southern Gold Coast, Tweed Coast and northern New South Wales regions.Located in the Tweed Heads district, ours is the most northern independent school in NSW. We have a close connection with the land, and yet are within easy reach of the Gold Coast and Brisbane.

As an Anglican Grammar School, our values of Compassion, Wisdom and Respect are at the heart of our school and form the foundations of our teaching and learning supported by our cultural values of Standards, Collaboration and Leadership.

Lindisfarne is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment.

Job Description

As a Teacher at Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School you will be responsible for delivering quality teaching and learning experiences that develop students' learning potential. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a highly experienced and vibrant team implementing a comprehensive music program with a strong foundation in choral, band and dance performance.

This is a full-time contract position commencing in Term 1 January 2027.

The salary will be commensurate with the successful applicant's skills, qualifications, and experience, based on the teaching salaries outlined in the Independent Schools NSW Teachers Cooperative Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2025 ($94,155-$133,009).

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and delivery of engaging lessons that cater to diverse learning styles and abilities.
• Monitoring student progress through data analysis and assessment outcomes, using this information to inform teaching practices and interventions.
• Encouraging an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and nurtures creativity and appreciation of musicamong students.
• Liaising with parents, carers and guardians to promote understanding of the importance of Music education.

Desired Skills and Experience

Required Experience

• A minimum five years experience teaching music at a primarylevel is preferred.
• An innovative and exciting educator who has a passion for fostering a lifelong love of music in our students.
• Demonstrated understanding of syllabus documents, assessment strategies and evidence-based practice.
• Demonstrated ability to drive student improvement through high expectations and innovation.
• Embraces innovation and emerging techniques in education.
• Works collaboratively within a future-focused team.
• Leads or contributes to curriculum innovation with an awareness of industry trends and future learning pathways.

Selection Criteria

• Student-centred approach to teaching and learning.
• Ability to translate curriculum into engaging classroom practice.
• Skill in applying diverse teaching methodologies for varied learning styles.
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth and collaboration.
• Genuine commitment to the Anglican Identity and Christian Ethos of the School, demonstrating Compassion, Wisdom, and Respect in all interactions.

Please email [e-mail] if you have any questions.

Lindisfarne is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment.