Located on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, this independent school caters for students across Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12. Pittwater House has a reputation for producing well rounded students through academic rigour and a strong pastoral focus. Pittwater House provides single gender classes on a co-educational campus.
Pittwater House is seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic educator to join our leadership team as the Coordinator of Music P-12, commencing in Term 1, 2025. This full-time, permanent position involves leading our vibrant Music Department, overseeing both the academic curriculum and co-curricular music programs across Pre-school to Year 12.
The successful candidate will inspire and engage students in their musical education, while managing a diverse range of musical performances, events, and ensemble activities. This role requires a strong leader with a passion for fostering student growth, collaborating with staff, and contributing to the broader cultural life of the School.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the P-12 Music curriculum, ensuring alignment with NESA guidelines and best practices in music education.
- Coordinate the School’s co-curricular music program, including orchestras, choirs, and performances at key school events.
- Mentor and support Music staff in professional learning and classroom practices.
- Oversee the recruitment, development, and management of peripatetic Music tutors and ensemble directors.
- Organise and manage major music events, including concerts, parent and community performances, musicals, and collaborations with other schools.
Key Attributes:
- Relevant degree and teaching qualifications, with current NESA registration and a valid Working with Children Check.
- Significant experience teaching music across the P-12 context, with expertise in ensemble direction.
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire students and staff.
- Demonstrated capacity to manage large events and programs.
- High-level organisational and administrative skills, including ICT competence.
- Passion for music education and a desire to contribute to the cultural life of the School.
The Coordinator of Music P-12 is expected to fully participate in the life of the School and work collaboratively with staff and students. All staff contribute to the pastoral care and co-curricular programs (no Saturday sport) of the School.
Why work with us?
- Onsite baristas offering discounted price coffee and other drinks
- Onsite café
- Use of School pool
- Access to free and confidential counselling via EAP for staff and family members
- Access to EAP app offering wellbeing benefits such as guided meditations and wellbeing check-ins
- Support and mentoring available for Teacher accreditation process
- Extensive Professional Development program
- Variety of co-curricular choices
- No Saturday co-curricular required
- Access to flu vaccines and skin checks
- Social events
A full job description can be found at
https://www.pittwaterhouse.com.au/enrolments/work-with-us
Pittwater House is a child safe environment. Our School actively promotes the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all School staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm, in accordance with their legal and ethical obligations including childsafe standards. The successful applicant for this position will be required to provide the school with a current Working with Children Check:
https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-for-a-working-with-children-check
Reference checking will be a part of the process for the successful applicant. For teachers coming from another school, it is expected that at least one referee will be a member of the school senior executive team.
Pittwater House is committed to gender equality in pay and employment.
Applications are to be emailed to James Walmsley, Deputy Principal via
Applications close: 18th November 2024
