Head of Music

Head of Music

Westminster School

MARION, SA

All Grade Levels (P-12)

Teaching Subject: Music

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 12 January 2026

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Music Specialist Teacher to Lead our Music Faculty.

Full time, 3-year tenure – Permanent appointment as Teacher
Time release - 0.6 FTE of a full teaching load, Band 2 Allowance is applicable

About Westminster
Westminster is an Early Learning to Year 12, coeducational day and boarding, Uniting Church school with a proud history and an exciting future. We commit to helping all students and staff achieve more than they thought possible through an adventurous education, which takes place anytime our students are challenged in their learning and when staff explore new opportunities to improve their profession. Since opening in 1961, Westminster’s vibrant sense of community has shaped our welcoming, down-to-earth character, enriched by School values of being brave, humble, kind, authentic, resilient and curious.

About the role
The Head of Music is responsible for the development and implementation of Music curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment from ELC to Year 12. Reporting to the Director of Performing Arts, you will lead a dynamic team of teaching and co-curricular staff, ensuring high standards in both academic and co-curricular music programs, including instrumental and performance activities.

Key Responsibilities include

• Oversee planning, preparation, and review of engaging and relevant Music programs across ELC–Year 12, ensuring compliance with Federal and State curricula.
• Lead and mentor Music staff, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Drive continuous improvement in teaching practice and student learning outcomes, using data to inform strategies and interventions.
• Develop and promote a strong, high-quality, and varied co-curricular, instrumental, and performance program as part of the School’s Performing Arts offering.
• Manage budgets, resources, and staff performance within the Music department.
• Collaborate with other Curriculum Leaders and contribute to whole-school initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all School policies, including child safety and wellbeing.

Key Selection Criteria: Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and current registration with Teachers Registration Board of South Australia
• Demonstrated experience in a similar role as a Music teacher and leader
• Exemplary classroom practitioner with a proven record of student outcomes
• Proven leadership in pedagogy, curriculum development, and staff management
• High-level understanding of SACE and contemporary educational practices
• Strong ICT skills and experience integrating technology into teaching
• Accreditation as a Highly Accomplished or Lead Teacher (or working towards) is desirable.

Key Selection Criteria: Personal Qualities

• Builds positive, authentic relationships with managers, peers, staff, parents and students
• Innovator and initiator, who inspires others to learn and grow
• High level communication and interpersonal skills
• Enthusiastic, resilient and optimistic educator
• Committed to lifelong learning
• A team builder inspires others to learn and grow
• A team player demonstrating a ‘whole School’ and ‘whole child’ perspective

A Position description is available on our website under Careers Westminster School • Careers

To apply, please submit your application including a resume and a cover letter addressed to Andrea Sherwood, Director of Learning via SEEK.

For further information please contact humanresources@westminster.sa.edu.au

Applications may be reviewed as received and will only be accepted when submitted through Seek.

Westminster, where you can achieve more than you thought possible.

Westminster School

MARION, SA

www.westminster.sa.edu.au
Principal: Simon Shepherd

Affiliation: Uniting Church
Teaching Level: Combined
Gender: Coed

1350 Students

Westminster School is a leading coeducational, day and boarding Uniting Church School located in Marion, south-west of the city. We promote being courageous, curious, inclusive, kind, mindful and resilient and aim to instill these values in both our students and our staff. Our Mission is to provide an exceptional education for students Early Learning to Year 12.