Teacher - Music

Department of Education; Vasse; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Vasse Primary School in Western Australia is seeking an exemplary Music Teacher for a permanent part-time (0.8FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2027. You will deliver a comprehensive primary music program for students from Year 1 to 6 and foster a love of The Arts through music within a whole‑school context.

The successful applicant will be highly organized, deliver carefully constructed lessons, support student creativity and performance skills, and build connections with the school and wider

Qualifications

• Must hold an eligible teaching qualification and registration.
• Experience delivering music programs to primary students is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a comprehensive primary music program for Year 1–6.
• Foster student creativity, performance skills and music literacy.
• Promote connections with the school and wider community through music.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Music teaching

Education

Eligible teacher qualification and registration

Job description

This is a permanent part-time (0.8FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2027 Depending on 2027 student enrolments, there is a possibility the FTE for this position could increase to full-time (1.0FTE). Vasse Primary School (PS) is an established and integral part of the Vasse community. Catering for 700 students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Our staff are committed to providing a safe, creative and highly engaging learning environment, giving our students the skills and knowledge to become resilient, well balanced, lifelong learners. Our school has been in its current location for over 155 years and strives to maintain a semi‑rural feel, helped by its location and the number of trees and grassed areas. It has gone from a solitary building surrounded by farmland and bush to an ever‑growing and evolving community. Find out more about our school by visiting vasseps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online .

The Role

We are actively seeking an exemplary Music Teacher with strong interpersonal skills. As a Music Teacher you will establish a positive and inclusive classroom environment, setting high expectations and cultivating a love of The Arts through Music. As a specialist teacher, you will be highly organised and skilled in delivering carefully constructed lessons for students in Year 1 to 6. The capacity to excel in an environment characterised by whole‑school connected practice, collaborative team structures, and a commitment to ongoing professional growth is highly valued. The successful applicant will deliver an engaging Music program across the primary years, developing students’ practical performance skills, music literacy, composition, listening and appreciation. They will ideally inspire students to explore, create and perform music while fostering confidence, creativity and a genuine love of music. The successful applicant will be motivated to promote connections with the school and wider community through music.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of benefits designed to support both your professional and personal well‑being. These benefits include competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions.

• 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
• 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
• Subsidised accommodation where applicable
• Free relocation

Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits. For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at [e-mail] or on [phone].

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

• hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.
• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
• apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start;
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website.

Want to know more? For more information about this opportunity, please contact Alex Cameron, Principal on 0473 081 901 or by emailing [e-mail].