Music Teacher

St Francis of the Fields School, Strathfieldsaye (see more jobs from this school)

STRATHFIELDSAYE, VIC 


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.

<p><strong>Music Teaching position – Term 2, 3 &amp; 4 2026&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>1 Fixed position – 1 day per week (Monday)&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>St. Francis of the Fields Primary School is&nbsp;located&nbsp;on a beautiful&nbsp;28-acre&nbsp;site that is surrounded by 2 creek frontages. Our community promotes sustainable&nbsp;living and&nbsp;offers an environmental program that includes our own vegetable gardens,&nbsp;orchards, chickens,&nbsp;sheep,&nbsp;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,&nbsp;energetic&nbsp;and faith-filled professional environment where initiative and&nbsp;innovation are welcomed,&nbsp;supported,&nbsp;and resourced.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Key Selection Criteria. The successful applicant will…&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Demonstrate a strong commitment to Catholic Education and Catholic Identity.&nbsp;</li> <li>Be able to&nbsp;demonstrate&nbsp;the capacity&nbsp;to deliver a&nbsp;high-quality&nbsp;Music program from Year&nbsp;5 &amp;&nbsp;6.&nbsp;</li> <li>Teach a school choir so that they are able to perform at school and community functions.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Work with other creative arts teachers to present whole school musical performances or concerts.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Knowledge and understanding of effective classroom management.&nbsp;</li> <li>A demonstrated knowledge of the Victorian Curriculum&nbsp;</li> <li>Work with students,&nbsp;parents,&nbsp;and teachers to provide a supportive learning environment that embraces challenges with confidence and resilience.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Demonstrate the capacity to work and communicate effectively as a team member.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>All applicants&nbsp;require:&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Victorian Institute of Teaching&nbsp;Registration.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>An understanding of and commitment to the VRQA Child Safe Standards.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Accreditation to Teach Religious Education in a Catholic school, or a willingness to seek accreditation.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Application Process&nbsp;</strong></p> <ol> <li>A cover letter&nbsp;stating&nbsp;why you have&nbsp;an interest&nbsp;in this position and how your skills align with the needs of the school.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Write no more than 150 words on each of the above selection criteria.&nbsp;</li> <li>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&nbsp;March,&nbsp;2026.&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;</li> </ol> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Diversity, Inclusion and Child Safety &nbsp;</strong></p> <p>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. &nbsp;</p> <p>Please ensure your application includes a <strong>cover letter</strong>, <strong>resume</strong> and a document addressing the <strong>Key Selection Criteria</strong> within the Position Description. &nbsp;</p> <p>For more information about CESL or to register for future opportunities, please visit our website <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://careers.ceosand.catholic.edu.au/jobs/search">here.</a> For application assistance, please review our application guide <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ceosand.catholic.edu.au/downloads/key-documents/1213-ces-ltd-applicant-guide-120624">here</a>. &nbsp;</p> <p><br><br> &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://careers.pageuppeople.com/1162/ton/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/493454/music-teacher">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>