Director of Music

The Southport School is a leading Anglican Day and Boarding School for boys situated on the banks of the Nerang River in the heart of the Gold Coast. The Southport School (TSS) has been established for over 120 years and is committed to providing excellence in leadership, learning and teaching, pastoral care, and extra-curricular endeavours within a balanced, holistic Christian environment. The School has a vibrant boarding, academic, cultural and sporting program that extends across the full year and two campuses. At TSS, our students and staff reach their full potential in a safe environment of respect, and genuine caring.

We are seeking a passionate and visionary Director of Musicto lead our vibrant music program at our Preparatory School (Years Prep-6) commencing at the start of the 2026 school year due to our current Director retiring. Reporting to the Head of Preparatory School this is a unique opportunity to foster creativity, confidence and collaboration through high quality classroom teaching, co-curricular ensembles, choirs and performance opportunities. This role has an administrator to assist the Music Department and works closely with the Director of Music – Senior School.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Extensive experience in primary music education, capable of leading educators and tutors
• Excellence in choral and instrumental direction, and bring energy and continued success to whole school events, concerts and productions
• Experience in mentoring staff, coordinating musical tutors and contributing to the cultural life of the School
• Outstanding communication, public speaking, and interpersonal skills
• A capacity to build strong, inclusive relationships with students, families, staff, and external stakeholders
• Proven ability to strategically manage human, financial, and physical resources to deliver high-impact outcomes
• A commitment to fostering a positive school culture through meaningful connections between students, educators, and the broader community

Aligned with our School values of Teamwork, Scholarship and Service, we are seeking a creative, organised and engaging leader who brings vision, patience and clarity to their management style. A collaborator with a genuine passion for boys' education and an understanding of how to engage boys in ways that make them feel valued and supported from classroom to stage is essential.

All staff at The Southport School should be supportive of the Anglican Code of Conduct and stated values and Christian Ethos of the School. Candidates must be eligible for, or hold current Queensland Teacher Registration and submit to an Anglican Diocese National Register check. Current CPR and First Aid qualifications or willingness to obtain are also required.

To view the position description and to apply, please see the TSS website. Please connect with Mandy Rice People and Culture Manager or for further information.

All applications must include a current CV and a 2-page statement that address the selection criteria included in the position description. Applications must be submitted by 9.00am Monday 13 October 2025.