Teacher - Music & Expressive Arts

sttmore; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St Thomas More School in South Australia seeks a passionate Music & Expressive Arts teacher. This role involves designing dynamic learning experiences for students in Reception to Year 6 and working collaboratively across two connected schools committed to Catholic identity and inclusive learning.

The ideal candidate will engage students joyfully in arts education, cultivate their creativity, and ensure strong alignment with the Australian Curriculum. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to thrive within a dedicated educational community.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and creative Music & Expressive Arts teacher.
• Ability to engage students through hands-on learning.
• Commitment to Catholic ethos and community mission.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver dynamic learning experiences in Music, Drama, and Expressive Arts.
• Inspire joy, confidence, and artistic expression in students.
• Collaborate across two schools with shared goals.

Skills

Creative arts education

Knowledge of the Australian Curriculum: The Arts

Inclusive teaching practices

Experience leading school choirs

Job description

St Thomas More School, 50 Yorktown Road, Elizabeth Park, South Australia, Australia

St Mary Magdalene's School, 82 Fairfield Road, Elizabeth Grove, South Australia, Australia

Posted Tuesday 23 June 2026 at 3:00 pm | Expires Wednesday 8 July 2026 at 2:59 pm

The Opportunity

This role offers the opportunity to work across two aligned CESA schools that share a strong commitment to Catholic identity, inclusive learning, and vibrant arts education. You will design and deliver dynamic learning experiences in Music, Drama, and Expressive Arts, nurturing students’ creativity, confidence and performance skills.

Key responsibilities include:

• A passion for creative arts education and the ability to engage students through hands‑on, joyful learning
• Strong knowledge of the Australian Curriculum: The Arts
• Commitment to the Catholic ethos and the mission of both school communities
• Experience or interest in leading school choirs, instrumental programs and performance events
• A collaborative approach to working across two sites with shared goals and vision
• Inclusive teaching practices that celebrate the diverse gifts of every learner

The successful candidate will join a dedicated and collaborative team of educators, committed to working in partnership with families and caregivers to provide individualised care alongside quality teaching and learning programs, to ensure students are given opportunities to thrive.

About You

We are seeking someone who:

• Enthusiastic and creative Music & Expressive Arts teacher
• Full‑time
• Can inspire joy, confidence and artistic expression in Reception–Year 6 learners

About Us?

St Thomas More School (Elizabeth Park) and St Mary Magdalene’s School (Elizabeth Grove) are two closely connected Catholic primary communities in Adelaide’s northern suburbs that share a strong commitment to Catholic identity, inclusive learning, and future‑focused education.

Catholic Education South Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people. Screening requirements apply.