Secondary Music Teacher Permanent Full-Time

Marian Catholic College - Kenthurst; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25% discount on CSPD staff tuition

Job summary

Marian Catholic College Kenthurst invites a passionate Music Teacher to join our permanent, full-time staff. You will design and deliver engaging music education, foster a safe and inclusive classroom, and assess student progress within a supportive Catholic learning community.

You will collaborate with colleagues and contribute to our exciting transition to a device-free learning environment for Years 7–10 from 2027, aligning with our mission to inspire creativity, faith, and lifelong learning

Qualifications

• Eligible to teach Music in a secondary school per NSW/NSW ESEA standards.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to create engaging, student-centered music learning.
• Willingness to contribute to school community and Catholic ethos.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Music lessons.
• Create a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Adhere to assessment schedules and maintain records.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support student learning.
• Contribute to the school’s device-free learning transition for Years 7–10 starting 2027.

Skills

Music education

Classroom management

Communication skills

Education

Teaching qualification

NESA accreditation

Job description

Secondary Music Teacher Permanent Full-Time

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 2 November 2026

Marian Catholic College is seeking a passionate Music Teacher for a permanent full-time position. Join a supportive and vibrant Catholic learning community, inspire students through engaging Music education, and be part of our exciting transition to a device-free learning environment for Years 7–10 in 2027. New graduates are encouraged to apply.

About the Opportunity:

Marian Catholic College is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate Music Teacher to join our dedicated team in a permanent, full-time position.

This is an exciting opportunity to inspire and engage students through Music within a supportive and dynamic learning environment. The successful applicant will work collaboratively as part of our teaching team and contribute to the vibrant learning and faith community of Marian Catholic College.

Be part of an exciting new chapter in learning at Marian Catholic College, with the introduction of a device-free learning environment for students in Years 7–10 commencing in 2027. This initiative provides an opportunity to support focused learning, meaningful connections and active student engagement in the classroom.

If you are passionate about Music and committed to providing engaging, creative and meaningful learning experiences for students, we would love to hear from you. New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Music lessons that cater to the physical, social and intellectual development of students.
• Create and maintain a safe, inclusive and challenging learning environment that encourages creativity, collaboration and student participation.
• Adhere to assessment schedules and maintain accurate records of student achievement and progress.
• Demonstrate strong pedagogical knowledge and continually enhance the learning and teaching of Music.
• Work creatively and constructively within the school community, collaborating with colleagues to support student learning and wellbeing.
• Set high, achievable expectations for yourself and your students, fostering a culture of growth, achievement and lifelong learning.

About You

To be successful in this highly rewarding role, you will demonstrate alignment with the core purpose and values of Marian Catholic College, along with:

• Relevant qualifications and the ability to teach Music in a secondary school setting in accordance with NESA requirements.
• Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, including the ability to meet reporting and assessment deadlines.
• The ability to motivate and inspire students while fostering a lifelong love of learning and Music.
• The ability to develop effective assessment strategies and differentiate learning experiences to meet diverse student needs.
• A commitment to collaboration, professional growth and contributing positively to the Marian Catholic College community.
• A willingness to actively contribute to the College's Catholic identity, mission and values.

Qualifications and Accreditations:

We uphold the highest standards of child protection and education. To be eligible for this role, you must have:

• Compliance with NSW Child Protection Legislation - Working with Children Check clearance.
• Eligibility to teach according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).
• Relevant tertiary qualification (new grads encouraged to apply).

About Us:

Marian Catholic College Kenthurst is a caring community with a family atmosphere linking parents, students, and staff. We are a co-educational, comprehensive Catholic secondary school in the Diocese of Parramatta, catering for over 1000 students across Years 7 to 12. The Marian teaching community aims to deliver an innovative curriculum designed to meet the interests and needs of our students.

We are part of Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD), a system of schools committed to responding to the needs of students in a rapidly changing world. With over 5000 passionate employees located across 83 primary and secondary schools, we have the intent and resources to transform learning and unlock the full potential of each of our 40,000+ students. We offer competitive remuneration, salary packaging, parental leave, wellbeing programs, and professional development.

Additional Benefits:

• 25% discount on the Diocesan Tuition Fee and Building Levy for staff children attending a CSPD school.

Interested?

This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment including a valid Working with Children Check and adoption and compliance with CSPD’s Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Students and Children. For more information, please visit Service NSW.

CSPD promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Applicants from non Catholic or non-religious backgrounds are encouraged to apply, however you must be willing to support the Catholic ethos.

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Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Secondary
Gender: Coed

1066 Students
81 TeachingStaff
29 Non-Teaching Staff