<p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Music Teacher (Full Time)</strong></p> <p>Commencing January 2026</p> <p>Focus on teaching and student performance</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Macarthur is an independent Anglican co-educational Transition (Pre-Kindergarten) to Year 12 school with a strong academic and co-curricular focus, especially in Music, catering to students of all ability levels. It is located in picturesque Cobbitty on over 85 magnificent acres, 50 minutes from the CBDs of Sydney and Wollongong. The School is highly regarded as an employer of choice and provides a supportive workplace that pursues excellence and innovation.&nbsp;</p> <p>The Headmaster seeks to appoint an appropriately qualified and experienced Christian educator to this full-time permanent position within the highly professional, dynamic, and industrious Faculty of Music and Performing Arts. Initially, this is a Stage 1 to Stage 3 focused role; however, a willingness to teach Stage 4 to Stage 6 will be a distinct advantage.</p> <p>The staff of Macarthur are beneficiaries of well-resourced facilities, with the recent opening of the Music Centre and the acquisition of two Steinway Grand pianos (models B and D) to enhance the music education on offer. An Apple laptop computer is provided to all staff for the duration of employment, and there is a collegial and supportive Christian teaching environment.</p> <p>Candidates for this role will be required to demonstrate:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>a passion for teaching and performing or composing music;</li> <li>a deep knowledge of the music syllabus documents across the Stages;</li> <li>a desire to engage with the provision and oversight of music in Chapels and Worship Services;</li> <li>a strong commitment to the extensive Music co-curricular and performance programmes;&nbsp;</li> <li>an innovative approach to teaching and learning;&nbsp;</li> <li>an understanding of and commitment to student well-being;&nbsp;</li> <li>well-developed written, oral and organisational skills;</li> <li>a comprehensive understanding of classroom differentiation;&nbsp;</li> <li>a commitment to detailed and timely feedback to students; and,</li> <li>a deep understanding of how students think and learn.</li> </ul> <p>The successful candidate must also demonstrate innovative use of ICT in teaching and learning, proficiency in writing teaching programmes, and an understanding of best practices in student assessment and feedback. Attending overnight Outdoor Education camps is an essential element of teaching at Macarthur.</p> <p>Applications for this position are only accepted via the Teaching Staff&nbsp;<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScTXImS75urI84FEHX-vsxSwTiTx1LW0QadzgeKeHGM0WmbiA/viewform" rel="nofollow"><u>Online Application Form</u></a>. In addition, candidates must upload a cover letter, a Curriculum Vitae, an academic transcript, and documents satisfying Macarthur’s ‘<a href="https://www.macarthur.nsw.edu.au/assets/MEAs-and-Employment-Documents/100-Point-Identity-Check_23.pdf" rel="nofollow"><u>100 point Identity Check</u></a>’. The cover letter should be directed to the Headmaster, Dr David Nockles.</p> <p>Further information on how to apply for this position, links to the online application form and document upload links are available by visiting the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.macarthur.nsw.edu.au/about-macarthur/employment/teaching-positions/" rel="nofollow"><u>employment page</u></a> of the School website.</p> <p><strong>Applications close when a suitable candidate is found</strong></p> <p>The School holds the right to make appointments at any time.</p> <p>Macarthur is a Child Safe environment and, therefore, requires preferred applicants to have their WWCC number verified by the School and agree to relevant checks as deemed necessary.</p> <p>Videos worth watching <a href="https://youtu.be/XSZtmcu2hlg?si=UE91ja_RwOqdh5hw" rel="nofollow">A safe place for Creatives</a> - <a href="https://youtu.be/rOiOG922Yow?si=iPcASo-4HB55toTv" rel="nofollow">Behind the Scenes of a Musical</a> - <a href="https://youtu.be/Rrap9i2cYHA?si=Iacxlv0yapSPeFSc" rel="nofollow">2024 Festival of Arts</a></p>