Teacher of Classroom Music – Full Time permanent position commencing January 2026

Teacher of Classroom Music – Full Time permanent position commencing January 2026

Redeemer Lutheran College - Rochedale

ROCHEDALE, QLD

All Grade Levels (P-12)

Teaching Subject: Music

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 14 November 2025

Redeemer Lutheran College is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate Music teacher to join our Music team in 2026.

The College is seeking to employ a suitably qualified, innovative and enthusiastic Classroom Music teacher to work within a team to deliver a Kodaly based program to students across the P-12 program in 2026. This is a full-time permanent position.

For the right candidate, there is scope to tailor the role to align with individual strengths and interests. In addition to classroom teaching, the position may incorporate involvement in the College’s highly-regarded co-curricular and music tuition programs. Advanced piano skills, as well as experience in accompaniment and/or choral direction, is advantageous.

At Redeemer we are committed to providing our students with learning that is personalised and student-focused. Through our approach to excellence in teaching and learning, our extensive co-curricular offerings and our heart for community service, we seek to support students to achieve their personal best.

The successful applicant will have the following skills and qualities:

• Demonstrate excellence in teaching and learning practice, having experience in the development and implementation of Kodaly methodology within a Junior School setting;
• Demonstrate an understanding of the 2025 Music (General senior syllabus), having experience in implementing the previous 2019 version;
• Display a genuine commitment to professional and personal growth and development;
• A keen interest in contributing to the College’s extensive and highly-regarded co-curricular program;
• Have a strong working knowledge in areas of pedagogy; curriculum, innovation, assessment and the use of ICT;
• Work cooperatively with teachers, parents and other members of the Redeemer community;
• Be an innovator and advocate for contemporary learning;
• Provide excellent pastoral care to students;
• Display a willingness to contribute to a diverse and inclusive community;
• Accept the responsibility to uphold the Christian ethos of the College.

Redeemer Lutheran College - Rochedale

ROCHEDALE, QLD

http://www.redeemer.com.au

Principal: Darrin Schumacher

Affiliation: Lutheran

Teaching Level: Combined

Gender: Coed

1033 Students

70 Teaching Staff

68 Non-Teaching Staff

Redeemer is a co-educational Christian school owned and operated by the Lutheran Church of Australia, Queensland District. As a school of the church, it holds that its fundamental role is to offer its students a sound and integrated education within the Christian tradition. Redeemer's motto is: Our Hope is in Christ.

The College is situated in Rochedale on Brisbane's south side, about 20km from Brisbane CBD, and is accessible via the Pacific Highway and the Gateway Motorway.

Application Instructions

Applications should be addressed to Mr Darrin Schmacher, Principal and submitted as one combined PDF file via email to jobs@redeemer.com.au before 4:00pm on Friday 14 November 2025. The PDF File should include:

• letter of application (one page);
• curriculum vitae (three pages maximum);
• the name, organisation, position, contact phone numbers of three referees, at least two of whom can speak to your current professional practice.
• response to the selection criteria, 300 word limit for each criterion (see below)
• a copy of your academic transcripts conferring professional qualifications
• a copy of your current registration with the Queensland College of Teachers;

Your response should address the following selection criteria:

1. Proven capacity to effectively support and facilitate personalised learning for students.
2. Ability to enhance student learning using a variety of pedagogical practices.
3. Capacity to build strong partnerships for learning between colleagues, home, and school.
4. Willingness to support the co-curricular life of the College.

A Position Description is available at https://www.redeemer.com.au/about-us/employment

Applications must be received electronically via jobs@redeemer.com.au indicated above and not posted or hand delivered to the College. Any applications received by means other than the advertised email address will not be considered.

The College reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage of the recruitment process, including prior to the closing date for applications.