Music Teacher

Music Teacher
Term 3 maternity leave contract with possible flexibility
Seeking a dedicated Music Teacher to inspire and guide secondary students in a supportive school setting. This full-time contract role offers the opportunity to contribute to a welcoming regional secondary school community.

Role Overview

• Must hold current teaching accreditation recognised in NSW and a relevant Music teaching qualification.
• Remuneration range: competitive annual salary typical for regional secondary education roles.
• Location: Regional NSW.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Music lessons primarily to junior secondary students, with potential for senior secondary classes based on experience.
• Develop lesson content and assessments in line with curriculum standards.
• Encourage student participation through practical music-making activities, ensembles, and performances.
• Contribute to the wider creative arts faculty and school community.
• Leverage your expertise in areas such as instrumental performance, vocal coaching, ensembles, or music technology.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This role provides a chance to join a supportive regional educational community with a strong emphasis on Music programs. The position is a fixed-term contract covering a leave period starting mid-year, primarily involving junior secondary teaching. It suits educators with diverse Music specialties who value building meaningful connections with students and colleagues. The appointment is directly with the school, promoting a cohesive work environment. Flexibility around contract duration and senior level teaching may be negotiated depending on experience.

About the Employer
A respected regional secondary school with a stable work environment, supportive colleagues, and a commitment to nurturing student growth in creative arts. Benefits include work-life balance, collaborative culture, and opportunities to contribute significantly to the school’s Music activities.

Essential Requirements

• Current NSW teaching accreditation.
• Formal qualification in Music Education.
• Experience teaching junior secondary Music; senior secondary teaching credentials advantageous.
• Valid work rights to teach in Australia.

Benefits Offered

• Competitive salary in line with regional secondary education contracts. Competitive NSW Catholic school salary range
• Fixed-term contract with possibility of extension.
  Initial maternity leave contract, with flexibility for the right candidate and openness to discussing longer-term options.
• Supportive community environment with potential relocation support. 
• An opportunity to make a visible impact in a school where Music is valued and where the successful teacher can help shape student participation and performance culture.
• Enjoyment of a regional lifestyle with access to outdoor activities and amenities.
  Regional lifestyle without being too remote. Forbes is a Central West lifestyle move, not a remote hardship placement. Visit NSW highlights Forbes’ heritage, Lake Forbes and outdoor lifestyle, including walking and cycling tracks, picnic areas and a host of local attractions.

We are open to a broad range of Music specialisations — classroom Music, performance, voice, piano, ensembles, music technology or instrumental backgrounds all considered.
Primarily junior secondary Music, with Stage 6 available for a suitably experienced teacher but not essential.

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