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Secondary Music Teacher

Position Type
Teaching
Commence Date
21 Jul 2025
Employment Status
Permanent / Ongoing
FTE/Hours per week
Full Time
Year Levels
Secondary
Subject(s)/Grade
Secondary Music

Role Details

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Are you a dynamic and collaborative educator who can inspire students in both classroom and ensemble settings while contributing to the ongoing growth of the school's Music program?

The Opportunity

We are seeking a full-time permanent Secondary Music Teacher, commencing Term 3 2025 (21 July 2025). Part-time arrangements will be considered for suitable applicants. 

As a member of the Music faculty, you will contribute to a dynamic and evolving curriculum that fosters performance skills and collaborative music-making. Working across Years 7-12 and as part of the college’s growing co-curricular music program, this position also includes opportunities for suitable applicants to teach SACE Stage 1 and 2.

You will need

  • Current Teacher Registration in South Australia
  • Strong understanding of a Kodály-inspired approach to pedagogy and its application in the classroom
  • Experience in fostering musical literacy and aural skills development
  • A background in strings is highly desirable, as ensemble offerings and instrumental opportunities is continuing to expand for students
  • A passion and dedication to support diversity, including diverse learning, culture and faith backgrounds
  • Actively support and contribute to the college as a Catholic College in the Edmund Rice Tradition
  • An ability to create an engaging learning environment that is inclusive of all students, particularly those for whom English is an additional language and those with additional needs
  • Communicate effectively to build positive partnerships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader community
  • Be an energetic, positive, dynamic educator who is committed to engaging in professional dialogue and working collaboratively within a flexible learning environment.

About Us

St Paul’s College is a thriving co-educational R-12 Catholic College in the Edmund Rice tradition.

We are a welcoming and diverse community where families and teachers work together to guide students in becoming compassionate, respectful, and faithful young adults.

Our staff play a vital role in fostering a learning environment that reflects our core values of Faith, Relationships, Excellence and Diversity.

For any additional information, please contact Jenny Allan, HR Manager at hr@stpauls.sa.edu.au

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St Paul's College

Gilles Plains
Co-Ed
R-12
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How to Apply

Applications are to be submitted via the St Paul’s College website
St Paul's College | Employment

Submissions must include:

  • Letter of Application outlining the following (no more than two A4 pages)
    - Your experience relevant to the role
    - What has motivated you to apply, and
    - What you hope to contribute to the school community
  • Resume
Direct Applications To
The Principal
Attention Of
Mr Patrick Harmer
Phone
08 8334 8300
Close Date
4pm Monday 7 Jul 2025

It is required that an Application Declaration Form be completed and submitted with your application.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and we reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates and appoint prior to the closing date. 

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