Primary Music Teacher

ABOUT US

Matthew Flinders Anglican College is widely recognised as one of Queensland's leading schools, providing an exceptional learning environment for students, and a dynamic and collegial environment for teachers. Coupled with outstanding facilities and a beautiful natural environment, Flinders is a truly remarkable place to work.

Extra benefits of working at Matthew Flinders

• Join a secure and stable educational environment with a long history of serving the community.
• Salary packaging and novated lease options to increase your take home pay.
• Up to 12.75% employer contribution to Superannuation.
• Onsite Car Parking available to staff.
• Free use of college gym
• Personal Well-being Initiatives and access to an Employee Assistance Program including career, family, legal and financial counselling services.
• Annual influenza vaccinations and skin cancer checks
• Professional Development Plans.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are thrilled to offer a 6-month fixed-term contract for a talented and inspired Teacher of Classroom Music to join our vibrant primary school community. This role involves working 4 days per week, providing the perfect balance between professional engagement and personal time.

If you are dedicated to nurturing young musicians and eager to contribute to a supportive and creative learning environment, including a high level of support and assistance with  the Primary Musical, we would love to hear from you

ABOUT YOU

The successful applicant will be a passionate and skillful teacher of Music with the ability to lead co-curricular music across Prep to Year 6 and will demonstrate the following experience, skills and attributes:

• Current Queensland Teachers Registration.
• Bachelor Degree (A Masters' Degree will be viewed favourably).
• Knowledge of Orff and Kodaly methods of instruction to deliver engaging learning and teaching programs is advantageous.
• Experience in supporting musical events and musicals.
• Demonstrated excellence in delivering Music programs within a Primary School environment.
• Willingness to promote and support various co-curricular musical activities and ensembles within a Primary School.
• Ability to work cooperatively with teachers, parents and other members of the Flinders community.
• High level computer literacy, preferably within an Apple environment.
• High level of written and oral communication skills.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position, please submit the following documentation to Mrs Trudi Edwards, Head of Primary  via SEEK:

• Resume

• Brief Covering Letter (no longer than two pages) which addresses:

• The reason for your interest

• Your demonstrated experience and skills in relation to the role.

A copy of the full Position Description can be downloaded from

Applications close at 4pm on Friday, 26 September.

Safeguarding our Students and Young People

Matthew Flinders Anglican College supports the rights of children and young people and is committed to ensure the safety, welfare and wellbeing of Students. Matthew Flinders Anglican college is therefore committed to responding to allegations of student harm resulting from the conduct or actions of any person including that of employees.

To ensure the safeguarding of our students, all employees must have a current Employee Working with Children Check (Qld Blue Card or Qld Teacher Registration) before commencing work.  In addition, included throughout the recruitment process are checks of suitability for employment with children.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Matthew Flinders Anglican College is an equal opportunity employer. We recognise that teams who reflect a diversity of lived experience, identity, perspective, and background help us to create a healthy and inclusive working culture where our staff, students and community can thrive.