<p>Since 1887, Kambala has played a pivotal role in shaping the lives of girls, from their earliest years to their final exams and well beyond. We are fiercely proud to be a girls’ school that values an education specifically for girls.</p><p>We are specialists in uplifting young women: every aspect of our teaching and learning is tailored for them, and every program for wellbeing, health development, leadership and learning caters to their specific needs.</p><p><strong>Our purpose is to instill unwavering courage and curiosity to educate young women of ambition, integrity and consequence.  To us, every student is remarkable in the making.</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong><u>The role:</u></strong></p><p>At present, we are excited to invite applications to the role of <strong>Head (Director) of Music P-12,</strong> <strong>commencing on a permanent full-time basis in Term 1, 2025.</strong>  To be considered for this outstanding opportunity, you must possess the following, at a minimum:</p><ul><li>Accreditation to teach in NSW.</li><li>One or more advanced (post-graduate), specialist qualifications in Music.</li><li>An extensive history of achieving exceptional outcomes across all secondary Music subjects, up to Music Extension 1.</li><li>Exposure to and, ideally, previous oversight of Music P-6.</li><li>At least 2 years’ experience leading a Music faculty.</li><li>An in-depth working knowledge, at a supervisory level, of all aspects of Music beyond the classroom (i.e. co-curricular, extra-curricular, special events).</li><li>A base-level understanding of the complexities of employment arrangements as they pertain to Teachers vs Non-Teachers.</li><li>A demonstrated appreciation of the unique, important, and highly visible role that Music can and should play within the wider school community.</li><li>A genuine passion for music and its ability to enrich the lives of our students, creating space for joy and nourishing young hearts and minds.</li></ul><p><strong>Please note that discussions are ongoing regarding what this high-profile role could look like at Kambala moving forward</strong>. Therefore, we are open to ideas from candidates around how it is structured, how it is remunerated, the way in which it oversees curriculum and performance, and how it connects to other stakeholders (both within and outside of the department).</p><p> </p><p><strong><u>We offer:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Competitive, above-agreement rates of pay.</li><li>Timetabled &#39;free time&#39; each cycle to promote work/life balance.</li><li>Staff shuttle bus to and from Edgecliff Station.</li><li>Advanced professional learning facilitated by KITE - the Kambala Institute of Teaching Excellence.</li><li>Daily hot &amp; cold lunch menu at a nominal fee.</li><li>Access to pool, gym, and other school facilities.</li><li><strong>A diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone is listened to, valued, and free to be their authentic self.</strong></li><li><strong>NB - Saturday sport is not a requirement of this role.</strong></li><li><a href="https://kambala.nsw.edu.au/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Learn more about our School</strong></a><strong> </strong>and visit us on <a href="https://au.linkedin.com/school/kambala/" rel="nofollow"><strong>LinkedIn</strong></a></li></ul><p> </p><p><strong><u>To apply:</u></strong></p><p>Keen to take on this challenge? If you believe you have the right skills and experience to step into this position, and a student-centred vision that you you wish to bring to life, we want to hear from you. Alongside your CV, please also submit a one-page EOI that speaks to:</p><ul><li>your interest in this opportunity and why you are moving on from your current role.</li><li>your preferences around the type of role you would like to move into (structure and scope).</li><li>your base salary expectations.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong><u>Candidates please note:</u></strong></p><ul><li><strong>Shortlisting will occur immediately so if you wish to apply, please do so as a priority.</strong></li><li>Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.</li><li>No Agency referrals will be accepted for this role.</li><li>In accordance with Child Protection legislation, all employees of Kambala must maintain a valid Working With Children Check.</li></ul><p> </p><p><i><strong>Through implementing the NSW Child Safe Standards, Kambala commits to the development of work systems, practices, policies, and procedures that promote child protection, safety, and wellbeing within our school.</strong></i></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>