Temporary Full-Time Music Teacher (5-12) with the possibility of Acting Head of Department (Parental Leave)

Santa Sabina College (see more jobs from this school)

STRATHFIELD, NSW 


All Grade Levels (P-12)

Teaching Subject: Music

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 9 October 2026


The College is seeking an exceptional Music Teacher with the possibility of Acting Head of Department due to parental leave.

<p>Santa Sabina College is one of Australia’s leading P-12 Independent Catholic schools, employing more than 200 staff in academic and professional roles across our Strathfield and Southern Highlands campuses. The College has a reputation as a leader in holistic education with academic excellence at its core. We deliver a broad education, one that values discerning scholarship, the pursuit of excellence and one that educates the heart.</p> <p>We offer co-education on our P-4 Del Monte Campus and girls only on our&nbsp; 5-12 Santa Sabina Campus. Our outdoor education campus, Tallong, is located on 97 hectares in the Southern Highlands. Our Early Education Centre (Mary Bailey House) and Out of School Hours (OOSH) services are located in the grounds of the Primary (Del Monte) Campus.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Position: Temporary Full-Time Music Teacher (with the possibility of Acting Head of Department role) due to Parental Leave (12 months)</strong></p> <p><strong>Commencing: 22 January 2027</strong></p> <p><strong>End date: 3 December 2027</strong></p> <p><strong>The successful candidate will:</strong></p> <ul> <li>support the Catholic Dominican Mission of the College and promote the prayer life of the College</li> <li>demonstrate an understanding of curriculum requirements for NESA Music courses (Stages 1 - 6)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>be an exemplary teacher with demonstrated understanding of contemporary pedagogy</li> <li>be a collaborative practitioner who can work with a range of teams&nbsp;</li> <li>contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of Music programs for curriculum, assessment and reporting across Years 5-12.</li> <li>have experience teaching or knowledge of the IB Music syllabus would be advantageous</li> </ul> <p>Please visit the College website for further application details:<a href="https://www.ssc.nsw.edu.au/about-santa-sabina/employment/" rel="nofollow">&nbsp;<u>https://www.ssc.nsw.edu.au/about-santa-sabina/employment/</u></a></p> <p>Applications must contain a cover letter addressed to the College Principal, Mrs Elizabeth Brooks indicating whether you would like to be considered for the Acting Head of Department role.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>For further information, please contact Ann McGovern, Deputy Principal - Staff on (02) 9745 7025.</p> <p><strong>Applications close: 4:00pm Friday 9 October 2026</strong></p> <p><i>The College is committed to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. The successful applicant will be required to have a current Working with Children Check Clearance and be committed to our Child Safeguarding Policy.</i></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>