Head of Rathfarnham Music

Role Description/Criteria

Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak is a Catholic Independent Girls' School and is acknowledged as one of the leading schools in Australia. Our academic, cultural, sporting and pastoral programs are all integral to the holistic education of our students.

We aim to produce young women who are well educated, well-informed and able to thrive in a fast changing world; young women who have a strong personal interest in actively shaping a positive future for their community, be it local, national or global.

The position

Loreto Toorak invites applications from experienced and dedicated educators to lead our Junior School (Rathfarnham) Music Program commencing Term 1, 2026. This full time leadership position carries a three-year tenure and includes a substantive ongoing teaching role.

Working closely with the wider co-curricular music department and ensembles, this role will develop and nurture the musical learning of all Rathfarnham students. Along with providing a stimulating classroom music learning environment, you will give support and assistance to the Director of Music in relation to the annual calendar of events planned across the school. The role involves teaching classroom music from P-6 and actively participating in the whole-school ensemble program.

About You

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in a similar role, including experience as a junior school music classroom practitioner. Proficiency in the Kodály music curriculum and choral direction is essential. Strong relationship-building and team management skills are crucial for success in this position. A level of proficiency in a band or string instrument and keyboard accompaniment skills will be highly regarded.

Why work at Loreto Toorak?

Joining Loreto Toorak means joining a supportive, inclusive and collaborative community. Our commitment to a shared purpose which empowers and motivates students and staff to use their individual gifts with confidence, creativity and generosity is at the heart of our culture. We offer rewarding careers, professional development opportunities, excellent workspaces and facilities and access to wellbeing programs.

If this sounds like the role for you then don't hesitate, apply online now by clicking the 'apply' button.

Applications close 9am Wednesday 10 September. Applications will be reviewed on submission and interviews may commence prior to closing date, so don't delay if the role is of interest to you

Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak is a child safe employer, committed to the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children and young people. All staff are expected to actively contribute to a child safe culture and uphold the School's Child Safeguarding and Wellbeing Policy and Child Safety Code of Conduct. In accordance with the Worker Screening Act 2020 (Vic.), all applicants engaged in child-related work must hold a valid Working with Children check or Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT). These will be sighted, verified, and recorded as part of the recruitment process.

Application Procedures

Address: 10 Mandeville Crescent

Toorak

Phone:

Website:

Principal: Mrs Angela O'Dwyer

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Applications Close: 10/09/2025

Position: Position of Leadership

Type: Ongoing

Hours per Week: Full-time