Head of Strings

Be a part of our collaborative and dynamic Music department
- Great professional development and learning opportunities
- Exciting opportunity for innovative and rigorous teaching and learning

**About the Role**

The College is seeking to appoint an outstanding music educator to lead the string section of its Music Department. This is a permanent full-time (1.0 FTE) position, with a commencement date as soon as possible.

Music at Newington College is exceptionally strong with very healthy numbers studying elective music and either the Higher School Certificate (HSC) or IB Diploma Programme (IBDP). Many students are engaged in numerous co-curricular ensembles across the four areas:

- Choral
- Strings
- Brass, Woodwind, Percussion
- Contemporary

An ability and willingness to contribute to the pastoral care and co-curricular music program will be required. All staff must be supportive of the Uniting Church ethos of the College.

**About You**
- appropriate tertiary qualifications in Music and Education
- the ability to further develop and lead the Strings program
- strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills
- excellent organisational and planning capabilities
- s proven track record as an effective classroom and co-curricular music educator (Strings)
- an understanding of the learning needs of boys and the ability to engage them across all levels
- proficiency in using technology to enhance teaching and learning
- a collaborative, team-oriented approach
- a genuine commitment to pastoral care
- a willingness to contribute to the broader co-curricular life of the school.

It is recommended that you use this information, the information contained on the College website and your own initiative to present a curriculum vitae that reflects you, your career to date and your priorities.

Short-listed applicants may be required to undertake a demonstration lesson and an instrumental rehearsal(s) as part of the selection process.

**About Newington College**

Newington College is a school bustling with opportunity and rigour. We aim to teach students to think critically, stretch their learning and approach life with curiosity and open-mindedness. That also applies to everyone who works here - from teachers and grounds staff to the finance and admissions teams.

Teaching staff are highly skilled, dedicated to bringing out the best in each student - and each other. They instil a breadth of knowledge in their students and an understanding of how to think and question both inside the classroom and out, as they help prepare them for life in a rapidly changing world. Newington has a community of educators who take their vocation seriously, are dedicated, supportive of each other and respected by their peers and students. We ensure the resources are available to make the most of every opportunity.

Founded in 1863 by the Uniting Church, Newington College is an ELC to Year 12 school in Sydney’s humming inner west and the north shore. From 2026, the College will begin our exciting transition to co-education, welcoming girls into Kindergarten and Year 5. The College has more than two thousand students across five vibrant campuses and is a member of the GPS Association of NSW. Our mission is to empower students to develop great hearts, inspired minds and strong wings, ready to make a positive contribution to society and the future.

What else sets us apart? We strive to create a culture underpinned by our diverse and inclusive community - students, parents, carers, staff, alumni and our neighbours. The College is supported by a strong sense of integrity, respect, honesty, fairness and responsibility. Collaboration and support are also key, so we ensure all staff have the resources available to make the most of every opportunity.

If our approach appeals to you - and if you think you could help us achieve our goals - we’d like to hear from you.

**Newington's Commitment to Child Protection**

The College is a ‘Child Safe Organisation' committed to ensuring the safety, welfare and wellbeing of all children and young people at the College and is dedicated to protecting them from abuse and harm. All children and young people who come to Newington have a right to feel and be safe.

**To Apply**:
To be considered, applicant must:

- be eligible to work in Australia that means holding appropriate and current visa or be Australian citizen
- Applications close on **Friday, 26 September 2025.