Acting, Head of Bands

15 hours ago

North Sydney New South Wales Australia Shore School Full time $104,000 - $156,000 per year

As Acting Head of Bands (3–12), you'll lead a vibrant programme spanning the Preparatory and Senior Schools, inspiring young musicians across Concert, Jazz, Rock, and Cadet Bands. You'll bring vision, expertise, and enthusiasm to a department that celebrates teamwork, excellence, and the joy of music-making.

This fixed-term position offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced band educator to take on a key leadership role and contribute to the ongoing success and innovation of Shore's thriving Bands Programme.

To be successful, you will:

  • Bring proven experience in conducting and directing Concert, Jazz, and Rock Bands to a high-performance standard
  • Demonstrate excellence as a classroom Music teacher with a minimum of Stage 5 experience
  • Lead with creativity, organisation, and collaboration across staff, students, and tutors
  • Communicate with professionalism, passion, and genuine care for student growth
  • Be NESA-accredited and hold a current Working with Children Check

Benefits for you:

  • A collaborative and supportive Music Department committed to creative excellence
  • Opportunities for professional growth and leadership within a dynamic music programme
  • Nutritious, complimentary lunches during term time
  • Wellbeing discount platform, EAP access, and annual flu vaccinations
  • Use of our on-site gym, swimming pool and Pilates classes – all within our North Sydney Campus

This is a rare opportunity to lead, inspire and perform, shaping the next generation of musicians within a school that values excellence, humility, and service.

How to Apply:
Applications must be submitted via our online system and should include the following documents in PDF format:

  • Cover letter
  • Resume, including details of qualifications, relevant experience, and the names and contact details of two referees.

For further questions about this position, please contact Emily Barnicoat, HR Manager – Recruitment & Workforce, at

Applications close: Wednesday 19th November, 2025 at 5:00pm

At Shore, we encourage all staff to attend School Chapel services and actively support the School's Christian ethos and co-curricular programme.

Shore is committed to the safety, welfare, and well-being of children. We require all applicants to undergo a comprehensive screening process before appointment.

PRINCIPLES ONLY PLEASE

At this stage, we will not be accepting applications from recruitment agencies.

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