Senior School Music Teacher

Queenwood School for Girls; Mosman; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Queenwood School for Girls in Mosman, NSW, is seeking a Senior School Music Teacher to join our vibrant Music Department. The successful candidate will teach NESA Music Stages 4-6 and bring knowledge of Kodály and Orff approaches.

This is a permanent part-time position commencing in Term 1, 2027. Experience with IB Music is an advantage and applicants must hold NSW teacher accreditation and a Working with Children clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching NESA Music Stages 4–6.
• IB Music experience is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Kodály and Orff approaches is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach Music to Senior School students in NSW.
• Contribute to curriculum and cocurricular Music programs.
• Collaborate with the Music Department to enrich student learning.

Skills

Curriculum planning

Collaboration

Digital proficiency

Education

NESA NSW accreditation

IB Music experience

Tools

Kodály methods

Orff approaches

Job description

Position Available

Queenwood is an independent, K-12 girls’ school committed to a liberal education – an education that embraces both the humanities and the sciences, reflected in the rich breadth of our curriculum and cocurricular programs.We encourage our students to explore boldly, question deeply, and engage meaningfully with the world around them. Through this journey, they grow the character, mindset, and capabilities needed to thrive, lead, and make a positive impact in a world that is ever-changing and complex.

Queenwood is seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior School Music Teacher to join our vibrant Music Department. The successful candidate will have experience teaching NESA Music Stages 4-6, with IB Music experience an advantage. They will demonstrate strong curriculum knowledge, intellectual rigour, digital proficiency, collegiality, and a commitment to enriching student learning. Knowledge of the Kodály and Orff approaches to music education is highly desirable.

This is a permanent part-time position commencing in Term 1, 2027.

A full position description will be available on the Queenwood website: Queenwood - Employment

The successful applicant must be legally permitted to work in Australia, hold a valid working with children clearance and be accredited with NESA to teach in NSW.

Queenwood is dedicated to creating a safe and child-friendly environment for all children and young people in our care. Weemphasise a zero-tolerance policy for child abuse and harm, prioritising the best interests of students and their safety. The School is fully committed to complying with child protection laws and regulations, and we aim to foster a child-safe culture. Every member of the school community is responsible for ensuring the wellbeing and safety of all students, with a focus on keeping students' safety paramount in all their actions and decisions.

Please note that as part of our recruitment process, all prospective candidates are subject to rigorous background, qualification and employment checks, including the verification of references.