Secondary Music Teacher

Swan Christian Education Association Incorporated; Armadale; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Southern Hills Christian College in Bedfordale, Western Australia, invites applications for a part-time Music Teacher (0.6 FTE) in the Secondary school, commencing 1 January 2027. The role focuses on delivering engaging music education for Years 7–12, developing musical knowledge and performance skills, and supporting ensembles and worship teams.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a personal Christian commitment, hold secondary teaching qualifications, and be registered with TRBWA with

Qualifications

• Secondary teaching qualifications and a sound understanding of assessment, evaluation, and effective teaching practice.
• Ability to present folio/work samples at interview.
• Ability to apply diverse teaching, learning, and evaluation strategies to support student learning and achievement.
• Communication, teamwork and digital skills, with a commitment to positive relationships and College community involvement.
• Current TRBWA registration and a WWCC or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Music education for Years 7–12 and develop students’ musical knowledge and performance skills.
• Inspire students to grow their God-given gifts while fostering creativity, collaboration, and excellence.
• Support instrumental, ensemble, and performance opportunities across the College community.
• Promote and strengthen Music across the College, supporting senior study pathways and maintaining program resources.
• Lead and support ensembles, bands, choirs, and worship teams while fostering a thriving Music culture across the College.
• Model music as a means of worship, service, and creative expression within the life of the College.

Skills

Music education

Ensemble leadership

Worship team leadership

Education

Secondary teaching qualifications

Job description

Southern Hills Christian College is a K-12 Christian school in Bedfordale, Western Australia, and is part of the Swan Christian Education Association. Our staff are all committed Christians, and this belief is embedded both explicitly and implicitly in our curriculum and all that we do.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Music Teacher to join our Secondary school team in a part-time (0.6 FTE), permanent position commencing 1 January 2027.

This role is an opportunity to inspire students through music education, foster creativity and excellence, and contribute to the growth of a vibrant music culture. You will teach with purpose and conviction, sowing seeds of faith and learning that will shape lives for eternity.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Deliver engaging Music education for Years 7–12 and develop students’ musical knowledge and performance skills.
• Inspire students to grow their God-given gifts while fostering creativity, collaboration, and excellence.
• Support instrumental, ensemble, and performance opportunities across the College community.
• Promote and strengthen Music across the College, supporting senior study pathways and maintaining program resources.
• Lead and support ensembles, bands, choirs, and worship teams while fostering a thriving Music culture across the College.
• Model music as a means of worship, service, and creative expression within the life of the College.

Essential Selection Criteria:

• Demonstrates a personal commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ and is an active member of a Christian Church, living in accordance with the Association’s Statement of Faith and Educational Objectives.
• Secondary teaching qualifications and a sound understanding of assessment, evaluation, and effective teaching practice.
• To demonstrate evidence of personal competence in their subject area through the presentation of folio’s workbooks or teaching notes at the interview.
• Ability to apply diverse teaching, learning, and evaluation strategies to support student learning and achievement.
• Communication, teamwork, and digital skills, with a commitment to positive relationships and College community involvement.
• Current Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA) registration and a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) or willingness to apply.

Desirable Selection Criteria:

(Include where appropriate in your response)

• Experience teaching senior secondary Music courses.
• Experience directing ensembles, choirs, worship teams or instrumental programs.
• Familiarity with contemporary music technologies, recording software and composition tools.
• Experience preparing students for performances, assessments, competitions or external examinations.
• Formal studies in Christian Education or experience within a Christian school environment.Capacity to
• contribute to worship, chapel and wider College community events.

What We Offer:

• A purpose-filled role in a vibrant, faith-aligned school community.
• Competitive salary, salary packaging, professional development, and staff support structures.
• A collaborative, prayerful and supportive Christian work culture.

We invite you to read the attached information pack that includes a full list of duties and selection criteria to address. Online applications should be submitted by the 13th November 2026, however shortlisting will begin immediately, and SCEA reserves the right to close this advert before this date.

Applications must include:

• A covering letter addressing all the Essential Criteria, a brief statement outlining the competencies you would bring to the role, and your reason for applying
• A current resume/CV
• Copies of qualifications
• Copies of current Working with Children Card, TRBWA registration, or willingness to apply for one.

Only online applications that provide the above requirements will be considered.

For confidential enquiries, please contact Joel Vallance on [phone] or email [e-mail]

About SCEA

Swan Christian Education Association (SCEA) is a not-for-profit network of seven schools across Perth. With over 900 staff and 5000 students, SCEA is united in its mission:

“We value and empower every student to become all God created them to be.”