<ul> <li>Take the next step in your teaching career</li> <li>5 years fixed-term leadership contract, ongoing teaching contract</li> <li>Join a vibrant, forward-thinking educational environment</li> </ul> <p><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p>The Head of Primary Music provides strategic and operational leadership for the Music programme across the Primary School, leading its growth, quality, visibility and impact from Pre-School to Year 6 including the Campbell Campus.&nbsp;</p> <p>The role is responsible for the development of the entire Primary Music enterprise, encompassing curriculum, co-curricular opportunities, ensembles, performance programmes, student pathways, community engagement and staff leadership.&nbsp;</p> <p>Working in close partnership with the Head of Primary School and the Director of Music, the Head of Primary Music contributes to the development of a coherent and aspirational Pre-School to Year 12 Music pathway, ensuring that students experience outstanding musical opportunities and clear progression throughout their educational journey.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About You</strong></p> <p>You are an engaging and inspiring educational leader with a passion for primary music and strong curriculum knowledge from ELC to Year 6.</p> <p>Additionally, you also have:</p> <p>Experience leading the growth and development of educational programmes</p> <ul> <li>Ability to develop and implement a compelling vision</li> <li>Strong knowledge of music education and programme development from Pre-school to Year 6</li> <li>Early Years qualifications, or the commitment to attain them in the first 2 years of the position</li> <li>An ACT teacher’s registration through the ACT TQI or the ability to obtain one</li> <li>PYP experience or an understanding of Inquiry pedagogy</li> <li>Experience leading curricular and co-curricular Music initiatives</li> <li>Understanding of student pathways and talent development</li> <li>Deep understanding of contemporary teaching and learning</li> <li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills</li> <li>Ability to engage positively with students, staff and families</li> <li>Commitment to community building and partnership</li> <li>Proven experience in the provision of pastoral care to effectively meet the personal, social, emotional and academic needs of all students</li> <li>Well-developed administrative and organisational skills</li> <li>Commitment to the full life of an independent school and a willingness to engage in School activities out of regular hours</li> </ul> <p>All CGS team members &nbsp;are required to have:</p> <ul> <li>Appropriate qualifications</li> <li>A valid ACT Working with Vulnerable People Card</li> <li>A current National Police Check</li> <li>Full working rights within Australia</li> </ul> <p><strong>Benefits for you</strong></p> <p>As a CGS team member, you have access to a range of additional benefits, including:</p> <ul> <li>A competitive salary and superannuation of 13.5% (for permanent team members)</li> <li>Employee awards program and generous professional development funding</li> <li>Attractive salary packaging arrangements</li> <li>Complimentary daily barista-made coffee&nbsp;</li> <li>Delicious daily morning tea and discounted lunches</li> <li>Access to the onsite health clinic&nbsp;</li> <li>24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program</li> <li>14 weeks of paid parental leave&nbsp;</li> <li>School fee concessions (for permanent team members)</li> <li>Convenient onsite parking</li> </ul> <p><strong>Working at CGS</strong></p> <p>At Canberra Grammar School, you will join a vibrant, welcoming and forward-thinking community committed to delivering an exceptional education.</p> <p>Our educators are encouraged to grow, innovate and make a meaningful difference. They place student learning and wellbeing at the heart of everything they do, inspiring young people to pursue personal excellence within a warm and inclusive environment.</p> <p>If you are ready to inspire curiosity, encourage courageous thinking and help students explore the beliefs, values and ideas that shape our world, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p> <p>Please visit <a href="https://cgs.bigredsky.com/page.php?pageID=160&amp;windowUID=0&amp;AdvertID=932234" rel="nofollow">cgs.act.edu.au/careers/</a> to access the position description and submit the following documents:</p> <ul> <li>Cover letter (addressing the selection criteria in the Position Description)</li> <li>Resume/CV</li> </ul> <p>Canberra Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will undergo child-safety screening and recruitment checks in accordance with the School’s Child Safe policies.</p> <p><strong>Applications will be assessed as they are received, and the vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.</strong></p>