<p><strong>Conditions:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Permanent, part-time position (days to be negotiated with the applicant)</li> <li>Commening in Term 1, 2026</li> </ul> <p><br> Parramatta Marist High School is a Catholic school with a history and tradition spanning 200 years. Since 1875 it has been shaped by the Marist charism, one that flows from a basic trust in God and a desire to follow Christ in the way of Mary. Our pedagogical approach is responsive to student needs across the continuum of learning and aims to empower learners and activate continual growth. Our pursuit of excellence is supported through a collaborative approach in Professional Learning Teams (PLTs) that are part of a teachers allocation.<br><br> Applications are invited for a skilled, contemporary and passionate&nbsp;<strong>Music Teacher&nbsp;</strong>to be part of our school community and enrich the lives of our students. Teachers within the Diocese are responsible to the Principal and share in the learning and teaching of subject matters to students of the school community. Teachers are responsible for delivering high quality contemporary learning and teaching for the community they serve which is embedded in the Catholic world view. It is a collaborative ministry of witness and service and part of the evangelising mission of the Church.<br><br><strong>Key Focus Areas</strong></p> <p>The Music Teacher will fit the following criteria:</p> <ul> <li>Contemporary and authoritative professional knowledge and understanding of the teaching of Music and the factors that influence learning and development, effective pedagogies, assessment and reporting, a wide range of resources, including interactive technologies, and their use in teaching and learning.</li> <li>A preparedness to learn and implement the pedagogies used within the school that focus on Explicit Teaching within an inquiry framework.</li> <li>Understanding of how to differentiate learning to cater for students needs in order to maximise student learning.</li> <li>Exemplary professional practice which includes building effective relationships and managing complex interactions, creating and maintaining engaging and intellectually challenging and safe learning environments, planning, implementing and evaluating rigorous and inclusive learning programs</li> <li>Commitment to the continual improvement of their teaching practice and take opportunities for personal professional development.</li> <li>Work creatively and constructively within a range of 'communities' inside and beyond the school and set high, achievable goals for themselves and their students.</li> </ul>