Primary Teacher - Music

ROLE SUMMARY:

The Primary Music Teacher at Reddam House plays a vital role in fostering the musical, intellectual, social, physical, and emotional development of young learners. This position is responsible for delivering a dynamic music curriculum that aligns with educational standards while nurturing a love for music and promoting a positive learning environment. The teacher will engage students through a variety of musical activities, utilising creative and effective teaching methods tailored to diverse learning needs. The role supports the school’s mission of providing innovative, holistic, and student-centred education, ensuring that each child reaches their full potential in music and beyond. 

This is a full time, fixed term position for Term 1 (2026) located at our Reddam Sydney Campus in Woollahra.  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and Deliver Lessons: Prepare daily and long-term music lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards and objectives.
• Teach Music Skills: Provide engaging instruction in singing, instruments, music theory, and appreciation of diverse musical styles and cultures.
• Create Learning Environment: Organize and manage classroom resources, ensuring spaces are inspiring, clean, and well-equipped.
• Use Creative Activities: Incorporate performances, ensembles, and music-based games to develop students’ skills and coordination.
• Maintain Classroom Discipline: Foster respectful, focused learning habits and supervise students during rehearsals, performances, and excursions.
• Assess and Report Progress: Evaluate students’ musical development, administer assessments, and provide feedback to students, parents, and administrators.
• Collaborate and Engage: Work with colleagues on interdisciplinary projects, attend meetings, and communicate with parents during school events.
• Support School Programs and Compliance: Assist with music performance programs, participate in school activities, uphold child protection laws, and maintain NESA accreditation.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Proven Music Teaching Expertise: Experienced in teaching music at the primary level with strong curriculum knowledge.
• Comprehensive Music Instruction: Skilled in delivering lessons on performance, theory, and music appreciation across diverse genres.
• Classroom Management & Organisation: Ability to create a positive, disciplined learning environment and manage resources effectively.
• Assessment & Reporting: Strong skills in monitoring student progress, conducting assessments, and providing accurate feedback.
• Event Coordination: Experienced in organising and supervising concerts, performances, and music-related school events.
• Technology & Creativity: Proficient in music education technologies and innovative teaching methods to engage learners.
• Passion & Student Support: Committed to inspiring a love for music, supporting emotional and social development, and fostering creativity.
• Professionalism & Collaboration: Highly organised, adaptable, and a strong communicator who works well with colleagues, parents, and stakeholders.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.