Teacher - Music

Peel; Western Australia; Presencial; AUD 70.000 - 100.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Competitive salaries

Flexible working arrangements

Training and career development

Attractive leave provisions

Resumo da vaga

Perth Modern School is seeking a dedicated Music teacher for permanent and fixed-term roles commencing in 2027. The successful candidate will teach secondary Music, align with the WA Curriculum, and implement differentiated instruction to meet diverse learner needs.

Kodaly principles inform pedagogy; involvement with the wider school community is encouraged. Applicants should have an eligible teaching qualification and registration, with readiness to obtain WA Working with Children Check and a

Qualificações

• Hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.
• Be eligible to work in Australia and meet WA teaching requirements.
• Be willing to obtain WA Working with Children Check and Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

Responsabilidades

• Teach secondary Music in line with WA Curriculum.
• Deliver a differentiated music program meeting diverse student needs.
• Contribute to school values, culture and community engagement.

Conhecimentos

Music teaching

Differentiation

Communication

Kodaly pedagogy

Formação

Eligible teacher qualification and registration

Descrição da vaga

We are seeking to establish a pool of Music Teachers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2027 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Note: This position is being advertised as part of a recruitment pilot designed to simplify the application process for teachers. A mandatory CV template is provided for use. Application requirements include character limited responses to address only 2 Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) domains at application stage. The remaining AITSL domain will be assessed as part of the further assessment stage, for shortlisted applicants only.

The School

Perth Modern School, a proud public secondary school, offering Western Australia's only fully selective program for academically gifted students in Years 7 to 12. The school honours the past, empowers those present and shapes the future for gifted and talented learners and leaders.

Staff emphasise the importance of connection and relationships in the process of listening, thinking and learning together. We partner with students, families, carers, and alumni, to successfully navigate change and improve student outcomes; a community where everyone belongs. In the early years, this means ensuring every student is known and understood, their needs and unique potential nurtured. As students progress, they are supported as self-motivated learners and leaders who are; courageous, curious, compassionate, committed and collaborative, encouraged to pursue their dreams, and resourced to achieve both academic excellence and positive wellbeing.

Find out more about our school by visiting Perth Modern School | Exceptional Schooling, Exceptional Students or Schools Online

The Role

As a member of our team, you will ideally be a conscientious, flexible and innovative teacher who is committed to the development of the whole student. You will ideally be actively involved both within the school and wider community, highly reflective of your teaching practices and committed to evidence-based decision making and differentiation.

Applicants should be motivated, possessing the ability to teach secondary Music and will ideally be knowledgeable of the Western Australian Curriculum. As a Music teacher you would deliver a differentiated curriculum which meets the needs of all students and have an expectation that all students can reach their potential. You should be a teacher who aspires for academic excellence and is committed to high quality teaching and learning. At Perth Modern School, Music pedagogy is informed by Kodaly principles, and an understanding of Kodaly is desirable.

As an academically selective school, demonstrated practice that responds to gifted learners is highly desirable.

You will ideally possess strong communication and interpersonal skills which will be used to develop and promote the school’s values, ethos and priorities across the school community. You should build positive relationships with students and be passionate about creating positive futures for students.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including

• competitive salaries
• flexible working arrangements
• training and career development opportunities
• attractive leave provisions

Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personalbenefits.

Want to know more?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Madeline Sinagra, Vice Principal on [phone] or [e-mail]

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. More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website.
• apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and
• 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.

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on [phone] for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH1070937

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 9 November 2026