Teacher - In Charge - Music

Overview

Division: Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region

Salary: Teacher, $85,610 - $124,046 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026

Ellenbrook Secondary College (SC) seeks to support and encourage students to foster a sense of self-worth, respect, and confidence. This comes from setting high standards for achievement and having caring, knowledgeable staff that support our students to reach their goals - both academically and personally. We believe quality educators are the foundation on which a school is built.

We are a PBS school where we strive to create a positive and safe learning environment and culture for all members of the Ellenbrook SC community. We explicitly teach positive behaviours and shared expectations to promote the skills, high quality teaching and differentiated learning opportunities, that empower our staff and students to become productive members of the community.

In addition to their studies, students are welcome and encouraged to join one of our many after school or lunch time clubs. These cater for a range of interests and passions and assist in developing a culture of belonging and respect. Many of these groups are based within the Arts as we encourage students to develop their sense of identity through creativity. Our Arts department runs an annual production, alternating theatre and musical and our Music students are engaged in semesterly showcases. In addition to these, there are a variety of sporting teams available, and through our collegiate approach, these events and teams are celebrated across the College.

The Role

We seek a passionate and dedicated Music teacher to join our team, with a focus on contemporary and general music. As we are a school that offers a Certificate III in Music Industries, a qualification to deliver this course is a key component of this role and is highly recommended that you have the ability to do so before applying. In addition to the Certificate pathway, we also offer Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) Music and therefore a skillset in both pathways is desired. We are a Specialist Music and Voice school and commence our students on their secondary musical journey in Year 7, developing the skills they have learnt in primary school. It is here that we wish to have the right teacher and leader to maintain their passion and develop their instrumental skills and understanding of the concepts within music theory. We also offer audition processes to students who would like to start their music journey within a range of instruments.

The successful applicant should have a passion for secondary education and the desire to impart their skills and knowledge to adolescent students. You should be self-motivated and prepared to embrace new opportunities enthusiastically. The Arts learning area readily engages in a number of extra-curricular activities and music is heavily involved in this requiring a determined level of commitment from the Arts team.

As an Instrumental Music School Services (IMSS) school, the successful applicant should have an excellent capacity to communicate clearly and concisely with staff, students and their parents about the expectations and coordination of their music studies and instrumental lesson requirements. The music teacher-in-charge will also be a fundamental conduit between the college and the community to be able to articulate a clear vision that complements and supports the College’s excellent culture in teaching and learning, while presenting music performances to the parents and community. This would include holding events and attending special events through our community partnerships including our ANZAC day practices in collaboration with the RSLWA.

You will ideally have previous success with teaching students Music in a secondary school and experience in IMSS management and performance set up and coordination. High-level knowledge of the curriculum area and the ability to work in a team environment is highly desirable. Part of this role entails the coordination and upholding of the Specialist Music Program and the administrative tasks that this entails. There will be some time release to support these tasks.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personalbenefits.

Want to know more?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Donna Hallett, Head of Learning Area, on (08) 9297 9700 or by emailing Donna.Hallett@education.wa.edu.au.

During the school holidays, please contact Donna Hallett on 0412 679 078.

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

- hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment. More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website.
- apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and
- consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

Application Instructions

All applications must be submitted online.

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

- Complete the online application, including details of two (2) work-related referees, with one (1) preferably being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

- A statement of up to three (3) pages, demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the context of the position and school.
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before you start your application.

For tips on writing your best teaching job application and more information about working for the Department of Education, go to the Department’s Careers Page or see our applicant resource attached.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH995623

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 23 October 2025

Position Title: Teacher - In Charge - Music

Agency: Department of Education

Location: Ellenbraok

Unit/Division: Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region

Branch: Ellenbrook Secondary College

Work Type: Permanent - Full Time

Position No. 00025816

Closing Date: 2025-10-23 4:30 PM

Salary: Teacher, $85,610 - $124,046 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)

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