Music Teacher 2026 Primary

MUSIC TEACHER 2026 (YRS 1- 8)

PART-TIME POSITION (0.5 FTE)

Position starts 22 January, 2026

Applications close 4.30 p.m. (WST) on Monday, 1 December 2025.

Contact Person: Rebecca Marr (Deputy Primary) on 08 9453 2644

HillSide Christian College is an evangelical, Christian school located in Forrestfield with an approximate enrolment of 460 students from 4 year-old Kindy to Year 12.

WHO WE ARE

Our College is a ministry of HillSide Church, and provides a caring, friendly and peaceful Christian environment where young people can advance. We believe in partnerships between the Church, our staff, students and parents that create the right atmosphere in the school. Our teachers share our Christian values and goals and are fully committed to seeing every young person reach their potential.

Our website will give you a feel for our College and our ethos: http://www.hillside.wa.edu.au

ABOUT THE ROLE

HillSide Christian College is seeking a skilled music teacher to commence from Term One, 2026, teaching Year 1 through to Year 8. The teaching load is mainly in the primary school section with only four periods teaching Years 7 & 8.

The position is a one-year fixed term contract to provide leave cover during 2026. There may be the possibility of extension at the end of the Contract.

Salary is based on the HillSide Teacher Pay Scale and negotiable on qualifications and experience.

KEY EXPECTATIONS

The successful applicant will be practising evangelical Christian who is able to demonstrate and work within the College’s Christian framework. All teachers will need to accept the College’s Code of Conduct (including Statement of Faith) and meet all compliance requirements. All teachers are expected to be able to teach from a Christian worldview.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants should be able to demonstrate their personal faith in Jesus Christ as God and Saviour and be an active member of an evangelical Christian Church. An applicant should be a dynamic teacher with high-level skills, proven experience and the desire to work within a Christian team setting.

The application must include:

1. Cover letter outlining suitability for the music specialist role within the context of HillSide Christian College Year 1 to 8 setting (maximum two pages):

2. Current CV outlining qualifications, church membership, professional referees, contact details, and career history;

3. Include a brief statement of your Christian Faith and a written reference or the contact details of a Pastor/Elder who may be contacted for a verbal reference in regard to the applicant’s Christian faith, character and practice;

4. A copy of compliance documents named in the dot points below:

- a current Working with Children Card (WWCC)

- a current TRBWA registration

Email application to: humanresources@hillside.wa.edu.au

Interviews and referee checks will be integral to the selection of any candidate.

The following will need to be provided when requested:

- Birth certificate or Passport, or Visa Grant or VEVO document as relevant, demonstrating Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or unrestricted rights to work in Australia

- Photographic identification

- Copy of all qualifications

Please note: The College reserves the right to fill the position at its discretion and timing, and to withdraw the position if required. The College will only be filled when a suitably qualified applicant is secured. The College also reserves the right to contact beyond the referee list provided by the candidate if deemed necessary in the appointment process to confirm application details and suitability for the role.

Assessment of applicants will commence as applications are received.

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