Head of Music/Performing Arts

Overview

- Significant Leadership Opportunity Contributing to College Liturgical Life
- POL 3, 3 year tenure
- Plan and organise the Classroom Music and Instrumental Programs

The Role

Marcellin College, a leading Catholic boy's school, presents an opportunity for an accomplished individual to lead our Music Department as Head of Music, commencing Term 1, 2026.

The Head of Music will take responsibility for the planning and organisation of the classroom Music Program, the Instrumental Program, and the College Instrumental and Choral Ensembles. The Head of Music will make a significant contribution to the liturgical life of the College and will be an active member of the Faith and Mission team.

The Head of Music will work with the Deputy Principal - Faith and Mission to ensure music has an integral role in the liturgical celebrations of the College. They will also work closely with the Directors of Learning to ensure the development and implementation of a comprehensive cocurricular music program. A leader appointed to this position will work closely with the Deputy Principal - Learning and Teaching, Directors of Learning and other Learning Leaders to develop and implement learning and teaching programs.

The Head of Music is expected to support and promote the vision and goals of the College as a faith learning community founded on the Gospels and Marist Charism. All College leaders are committed to ongoing professional learning.

Key Success Factors

In this role you will drive a collaborative culture of quality learning, student and staff growth and academic excellence, aligned with the College’s Catholic ethos, Marist Spirituality, Victorian Curriculum and Vision for Learning.

This role works closely with the Learning and Teaching Team and relevant staff to ensure the development and implementation of a holistic learning and teaching program that is reflective of innovative practices.

You will be someone who is able to model excellent teaching practices while building the capabilities of our learners through evidence-based approaches to teaching and learning. You will be expected to support the vision of the College as a learning community and to be involved in professional development and ongoing learning.

To be successful in this role you will bring relevant qualifications and contemporary teaching experience in your specialist teaching areas as well as:

- A willingness to uphold the vision and values of Marcellin College
- Role model and inspire a passion for Learning in all students
- An understanding of contemporary teaching and learning pedagogies
- A commitment to working collaboratively as a part of a team
- Strong interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills
- An ability to use ICT to facilitate and enrich student learning and engagement
- A commitment to pastoral wellbeing and meeting the social and emotional wellbeing needs of students
- Current VIT Registration

About the College

Marcellin College is an inclusive faith learning community where Jesus is known and loved. We ensure each young man learns in a safe and nurturing environment, and the dignity of all is respected. The College is committed to developing in our students the skills to be confident and creative learners in the world in which they live, for today and tomorrow.

Marcellin College is committed to ensure all relevant Child Protection and Safety laws, Ministerial Orders, regulations and standards in Victoria are upheld.

What we offer

Working at Marcellin affords staff the opportunity to experience a relational community where staff are valued and supported. Our salaries are paid in accordance with the Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2022 (CEMEA). In addition, we offer a broad range of benefits including:

- Staff Social Club
- Diverse Professional Learning opportunities
- Exceptional sporting facilities (eg tennis courts, ovals, etc)
- Parents Room
- EAP
- Salary Packaging
- 3 week mid year holiday
- Catholic Formation events (in-house and interstate)

How to apply

For further information and details regarding Responsibilities, Key Result Areas, Qualifications and Experience, surrounding this position, please review the Position Description below.

Applications close Monday 15 September 2025 at 9am with interviews to be conducted the first week of Term 4. Early applications looked upon favourably.

Please ensure you have a cover letter, resume, statement addressing the selection criteria and a completed online application form.

Please note only online applications will be accepted.

All uploaded documents must contain the applicants name and position applied for within the filename.

All staff members at Marcellin are expected to support the Catholic ethos of the College.

Marcellin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Head of Music

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