Music Teacher

Primary Teacher

Teaching Subject: Music

Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time

Applications Close: 13 March 2026

The successful applicant will experience a progressive, energetic and faith-filled professional environment where initiative and innovation are welcomed, supported, and resourced.

Music Teaching position – Term 2, 3 & 4 2026

1 Fixed position – 1 day per week (Monday)

St. Francis of the Fields Primary School is located on a beautiful 28-acre site that is surrounded by 2 creek frontages. Our community promotes sustainable living and offers an environmental program that includes our own vegetable gardens, orchards, chickens, sheep, and cattle. Our school will have an expected 2024 enrolment of 640 students, with constant student growth expected. The successful applicant will experience a progressive, energetic and faith-filled professional environment where initiative and innovation are welcomed, supported, and resourced.

Key Selection Criteria. The successful applicant will…

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to Catholic Education and Catholic Identity.
• Be able to demonstrate the capacity to deliver a high-quality Music program from Year 5 & 6.
• Teach a school choir so that they are able to perform at school and community functions.
• Work with other creative arts teachers to present whole school musical performances or concerts.
• Knowledge and understanding of effective classroom management.
• A demonstrated knowledge of the Victorian Curriculum
• Work with students, parents, and teachers to provide a supportive learning environment that embraces challenges with confidence and resilience.
• Demonstrate the capacity to work and communicate effectively as a team member.

All applicants require:

• Victorian Institute of Teaching Registration.
• An understanding of and commitment to the VRQA Child Safe Standards.
• Accreditation to Teach Religious Education in a Catholic school, or a willingness to seek accreditation.

Application Process

1. A cover letter stating why you have an interest in this position and how your skills align with the needs of the school.
2. Write no more than 150 words on each of the above selection criteria.
3. Click "apply" and attach your cover letter with your Curriculum Vitae including 3 nominated verbal referees (one of which is your current/most recent Principal or employer), by the closing date: 4:00pm Friday 13 March, 2026.

Diversity, Inclusion and Child Safety

CESL embraces diversity and social inclusion and encourages people from diverse backgrounds to apply. We are committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children.

Please ensure your application includes a cover letter, resume and a document addressing the Key Selection Criteria within the Position Description.

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