Teacher - Specialist - Performing Arts

SMM; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

St Thomas More School (Elizabeth Park) and St Mary Magdalene’s School (Elizabeth Grove) seek a full‑time Music & Expressive Arts Teacher to design and deliver engaging programs across Years R–6. You will nurture creativity, confidence and performance skills while upholding Catholic identity.

The role involves working across two sites, leading choirs and instrumental activities, and partnering with families to support each learner’s growth.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with Australian Curriculum: The Arts familiarity.
• Experience leading school choirs and instrumental programs.
• Commitment to Catholic ethos and school communities.
• Ability to collaborate across two sites and support diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver dynamic learning in Music, Drama and Expressive Arts.
• Engage students with hands-on, joyful learning experiences.
• Lead or support school choirs and instrumental programs and events.
• Collaborate across two campuses with shared goals and vision.
• Promote inclusive teaching that values every learner.

Skills

Music education

Expressive Arts

Curriculum knowledge

Choir leadership

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

Position Type: Teaching

Employment Status: Permanent (0.8-1.0 FTE Negotiable) Commencement: 18th January 2027

Classification Level: Teacher – Music & Expressive Arts

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:

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.

For further information refer to the Position Description

Why Us?

Together, we are seeking a full‑time, enthusiastic and creative Music & Expressive Arts Teacher who can inspire joy, confidence and artistic expression in our 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 Australiais committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people. Screening requirements apply.