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Primary Music Specialist

At NBCS our teachers are well-supported by the Senior Leadership Team, Learning Enrichment, Library, support and administrative staff and functions. Our School’s strategic plan focuses on Academic Excellence, Wellbeing within a K-12 framework, Christianity in Action, and a broad range of Co-Curricular opportunities. We aim to develop each student’s love of learning, love of others, and love of God. In this way, students become people of heartfelt service, intellect, leadership, and integrity. Our goal is to grow students’ critical thinking and personal capacity, equipping them with the skills necessary to be successful, productive, and responsible global citizens. 

We invite applications from excellent music teachers who want to work in architecturally designed learning and play spaces, with exceptional teaching facilities and resources, using researched methods of intervention. If you would like to be part of a highly relational and collaborative workplace, with a school community that seeks to make a difference in children’s lives, and a place where professional growth is facilitated through substantial professional learning, we would like to hear from you. This is a full-time, permanent position commencing in Term 1 2025.

Role:

The Primary Music Specialist is responsible for designing and delivering music programs that align with our vision, Love Learning, and NBCS pedagogy, policy, and practice. The role includes a strong focus on Kodály and Orff approaches to foster music appreciation, enjoyment, and performance among students. In addition to classroom music, the position involves coordinating the Primary Instrumental Program (Stage 1 Strings and Stage 2 Woodwind & Brass) ​which involves working effectively with classroom teachers, the Music Department, and peripatetic staff.

  • Design and deliver curriculum, implementing engaging K- 6 music programs
  • Organise and manage the Primary Instrumental Program: support student instrumental learning to maximise progress and engagement, and coordinate peripatetic tutors to ensure smooth operations
  • Work with the Director of Music to facilitate co-curricular opportunities including ensembles, festivals etc
  • Organise events that highlight learning and celebrate musical achievements

Requirements

To be considered you will have:

  • NESA accreditation
  • a graduate qualification in Music Education
  • Kodaly Levels and/or Orff Schulwerk
  • experience in management of an instrumental program (preferred)
  • experience working with children in K-6, within a collaborative school environment
  • effective and creative teaching skills
  • demonstrated strategies to cater for a variety of learners and needs
  • evidence of a relational approach to colleagues, students and parents
  • flexibility and resilience to respond to a dynamic learning environment
  • effective organisation and the capacity to fulfil administrative requirements of a teaching role
  • excellent communication skills

Prerequisites

  • NESA accreditation
  • An active Christian faith with current church involvement (non-negotiable)
  • Current Working With Children Check clearance

How to apply:

Please complete the questions on Seek and upload a resume and a brief cover letter to address the above criteria.

Early applications are appreciated to assist the interview process. Please note that applications will be considered as received.

Applications close once a suitable candidate is appointed.

More information about NBCS can be found at:

https://www.nbcs.nsw.edu.au