<p>Passionate and innovative Christian educators are invited to apply for the position of <strong>Head of Music</strong>. This is a <u>full-time position</u> commencing January 2026.</p> <p>Nestled in the leafy suburb of Barden Ridge in Southern Sydney, Shire Christian School has been providing high quality Christian education for nearly 50 years. With over 900 students enrolled across Prep to Year 12, we seek to create a culture where every child is part of a community that feels like family. Shire Christian School is committed to whole student learning; both academically and pastorally.&nbsp; We support staff to adopt and implement a Learning Power approach&nbsp;to teaching&nbsp;and learning, under our Learning for Life framework. Under this framework, teachers work in a collaborative and collegial environment to design experiences that challenge, extend and enrich student learning.<br> As a leader in the school, each Head of Department has a responsibility to lead others to make the school’s vision, mission, purpose, statement of faith and learning framework a tangible reality in the life of the school.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The successful applicant will be able to:</p> <ul> <li>Lead and mentor a team of teachers, professionally developing them in alignment with the school's&nbsp;learning framework.</li> <li>Lead a large team of tutors to deliver an extensive ensembles program and music tuition program; and demonstrate extensive experience directing ensembles.</li> <li>Lead and mentor a team of classroom music teachers to provide weekly classroom learning opportunities for students from prep, infants, primary and secondary school, including the year 4 instrumental program.</li> <li>Demonstrate a lifelong commitment towards mastery on their instrument and a love for performance.</li> <li>Demonstrate experience teaching the Stage 6 syllabus, with an understanding of the demands of the Higher School Certificate requirements.</li> <li>Demonstrate knowledge in Orff or Kodaly music pedagogy&nbsp;.</li> <li>Lead teams of teachers, tutors and students in large scale events.</li> <li>Work collaboratively with the Head of Drama to deliver successful Musicals.</li> <li>Perceive the needs of individual students and differentiate learning to support all learners.&nbsp;</li> <li>Provide timely and transformative feedback to students.</li> <li>Engage warmly and constructively with parents.</li> <li>Embed a Biblical perspective into the curriculum.</li> <li>Confidently integrate ICT to enhance learning outcomes&nbsp;</li> <li>Work collaboratively and productively with their colleagues.</li> <li>Show a commitment to improvement and professional development.</li> </ul> <p>Teachers benefits include:</p> <ul> <li>Supportive and collegial Music team.</li> <li>Well-equipped classrooms, exclusively allocated.</li> <li>Access to innovative teaching resources.</li> <li>Access to our Employee Assistance Program.</li> <li>Salary sacrifice packaging and Fitness Passport.</li> </ul> <p><br> The successful applicant should be a committed Christian actively involved in a church community. All employees at Shire Christian are expected to be personally committed to the school’s mission, vision and statement of faith with a clear understanding of reformed evangelical theology.</p> <p><strong>How to apply:&nbsp;</strong>If you meet the criteria and are interested in joining our Christian learning community, we would love to hear from you! Please use the teaching staff application form found on our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.shirechristian.nsw.edu.au/about-us/employment/" rel="nofollow">school’s website</a> and email to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:hr@shirechristian.nsw.edu.au?subject=Head%20of%20Music%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>hr@shirechristian.nsw.edu.au</a>?subject=Head%20of%20Music%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"></a><a href="mailto:hr@shirechristian.nsw.edu.au?subject=Head%20of%20Music%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">hr@shirechristian.nsw.edu.au</a>.&nbsp;<br><br><strong>Closing date for applications:&nbsp; </strong>Monday 20 October 2025</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Please note the advertising closing date is indicative only and the School reserves the right to close the advertisement before this date is reached. Therefore, you are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible.</p> <p><br> &nbsp;</p>