2026 Music Teacher

**Overview**:
**Work Type**:Fixed-term - Full-time

**Salary**: Salary not specified

**Grade**:Classroom Teacher

**Occupation**:Classroom teacher

**Location**:Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

**Reference**:1493086

**Selection Criteria**:

- Please consider the nature of our educational setting when responding to these criteria, namely, our philosophy of practice, emphasis on Professional Learning Teams and our focus on data for excellence in student outcomes.
- Each applicant must address the below selection criteria:
**SC1** Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to effectively teach the Music curriculum. Demonstrated experience in responding to student learning and wellbeing needs in this specialist curriculum area.

**SC2** Demonstrated experience in planning for and implementing high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluating the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth in Music.

**SC3** Demonstrated experience in monitoring and assessing student learning in Music. Demonstrated experience in using data to inform teaching practice and providing feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.

**SC4** Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills as a proactive, positive and passionate professional. Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader school community to support student learning and wellbeing.

**SC5** Demonstrated excellent organisational and time management skills including the ability to meet and exceed deadlines and display proactive and positive initiative.

**Additional Notes**:

- Please provide (a) Cover Letter, (b) CV and (c) KSC in a single PDF Document.
- Process may involve (a) teaching demonstration in front of actual class, (b) team group exercise and (c) individual interview.
- Both LANTITE and VIT status may be requested prior to interview.

**Role**:
**SPECIFIC MUSIC TEACHER ROLE**:

- Teamwork is at the heart of everything we do at South Melbourne Primary School. Collaboration with colleagues across year levels and specialist areas is essential.
- A positive disposition is always necessary as the base behaviour of all professionals, especially when engaging students in creative and performance-based learning.
- The school has a large multicultural population, so experience or skills in English as an Additional Language (EAL) pedagogy would be an advantage, particularly when teaching songs, rhythm, and musical vocabulary.
- Due to the nature of the school design and outcomes, practice will continually be ¿on display¿, music lessons, rehearsals, and performances often occur in shared or open spaces, requiring confidence and adaptability.
- The Music teacher will foster a love of music through various activities which could include singing, instrumental work, movement, and listening. They will contribute to whole-school events such as assemblies, concerts, and celebrations.

**Responsibilities**:
**GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES**
- The core role of the music teacher may include, but is not limited to:

- Planning and delivering engaging music lessons to groups and individual students across Foundation to Year 6.
- Developing, implementing, and evaluating the music curriculum, aligned with the Victorian Curriculum and school priorities.
- Organising and leading musical performances, including school concerts, assemblies, and special events.
- Participating in school activities such as parent/teacher meetings, staff meetings, camps, and excursions where appropriate.
- Monitoring, evaluating, and reporting student effort and progress in music, including musical skills, creativity, and participation.
- Implementing strategies to achieve targets related to student learning outcomes in the arts.
- Implementing effective student management strategies consistent with school policies, especially during group rehearsals and performances.
- Supervising and supporting students during music-related activities.
- Contributing to co-curricular programs, such as choir, instrumental groups, or music clubs.

**Who May Apply**:

- Teachers currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and qualified to teach and/or have demonstrated experience in the curriculum area(s) specified for the position.

**EEO AND OHS Commitment**:
**Child Safe Standards**:

- Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
**DE Values**:

- The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness,