Music Teacher

Wenona is seeking a passionate and experienced Music teacher to temporarily join our Music Department. You will inspire our young women through dynamic classroom practice, refined professional knowledge and a commitment to high performance.

At Wenona, we have an obligation to our profession to ensure the highest quality educational outcomes for our students. We foster a love of learning, inquiry and collaboration through our own role modelling of such practices in our work. We expect our teachers to be committed to their own professional development and to want to make a contribution to the broader educational community.

The Position

• Deliver engaging Stage 3 and 4 Classroom Music lessons aligned with NSW Department of Education curriculum requirements.
• Plan, prepare, and implement effective programs, lesson plans, and assessment strategies to support student learning.
• Use a range of instructional methods and technology to cater to diverse learning needs.
• Assess, record, and report on student progress, providing timely and constructive feedback.
• Foster a positive and well-managed classroom environment that supports student engagement and wellbeing.
• Contribute to departmental initiatives, school events, and broader school life while upholding duty of care responsibilities.

This role is a temporary part-time position, with specific load to still be determined, for Term

About You

To be successful in this role, you will be highly qualified, with experience in teaching Music across Junior and Middle School (Years 5–8). You will have a strong working knowledge of the NESA curriculum and be confident in delivering engaging, well-structured lessons that inspire students' creativity and musical growth, supported by effective assessment and feedback practices.

Knowledge of Kodály and Orff methodologies is preferred but not essential, and an ability to incorporate elements of these approaches into classroom practice will be highly regarded.

You will be flexible, solutions-focused, and an effective communicator, able to connect with students and collaborate closely with colleagues. Your professionalism and commitment to Wenona's values will ensure a smooth and positive contribution to the Music Department during this temporary appointment.

Benefits We Offer

• Strong culture of teamwork and professional development support.
• Access to professional growth and staff development learning experiences.
• Access to EAP and onsite annual flu vaccinations.
• Staff discounts, onsite gym and pool facilities and weekly morning tea provided.

Application Process

Applications should be submitted via Wenona Careers and include a resume, a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the position, copies of qualifications and names of two referees. This role requires the successful applicant to be NESA accredited, hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check, current NSW Police Check and to be vaccinated in line with any current Public Health Order.

Wenona is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.

Wenona School is a child safe environment. Our School actively promotes the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all School staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm, in accordance with their legal and ethical obligations including child safe standards. Wenona's Code of Conduct is available on our website. The successful applicant for this position will be required to provide the School with a current Working with Children Check. ).