Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate Music Teacher (Leave Cover) to teach Music at our Carramar Campus. This role will be part time (0.5 FTE approx Primary and Secondary), commencing Term 1, 2026 until the end of Term 4, 2026.
The Role
Music Teachers must have an understanding of their curriculum field and apply the associated methodologies in their teaching practices. They are required to have involvement in teaching and a proven ability to teach in their field of study across Primary and Secondary.
Where to find more information
More details and Job Description are available on our Website: https://www.ststephens.wa.edu.au/our-school/who-we-are/employment/
About St Stephen’s School
St Stephen's School is a Uniting Church School that is Christ centred, student focused and community based. We live by the values and capabilities we strive to instil in our students, giving staff the chance to be creative, to take risks, to have the freedom to explore, to learn and to work with a relational and supportive team that values cutting edge educational ideas and practice.
St Stephen's School has been recognised in The Educator Magazine’s 5-Star Excellence Award, as a National Employer of Choice in 2021, 2023 and 2025. This year we are the only school in Western Australia recognised with this Award.
Benefits
We offer more than just a job; we offer benefits to enhance your work life, help you grow, and celebrate your achievements. Employment benefits include:
- Staff Wellness Initiatives e.g. Annual Staff Expo and Wellness Day
- Novated leasing and salary packaging
- Staff Discount on School Fees
- Long Service Leave after 7 years
How to Apply
Please address the Selection Criteria (below) for this position as thoroughly as possible so your application can be considered. Read the position description prior to submitting an application.
Your application must include all 3 sections:
- Covering Letter addressed to Donella Beare, Principal, St Stephen's School
- Curriculum Vitae – limited to 5 pages
- Statement addressing the Selection Criteria, limited to 5 pages (combine your Covering Letter and Statement into one document)
Selection Criteria
- Education and Training
- Appropriate teaching qualifications and current registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA)
- Working with Children (Criminal Record) Act 2004 applies for anyone working in child related employment
- Professional performance standards in a variety of styles
- Piano keyboard accompaniment skills would be an advantage
- High levels of skill in teaching, with a willingness to innovate to find better practices
- A coherent philosophy of education for Primary students, expressed in practice
- Excellent knowledge of contemporary educational issues and directions especially in the learning area
- Skills and experience in developing, implementing and evaluating curriculum
- Participation in appropriate professional contributions to the learning area beyond the School
- Highly developed skills in the application of technology as a learning, teaching and management tool
- Personal attributes and values
- A passion for teaching
- An ability to foster positive relationships with staff and students, with a commitment to their personal growth
- Experience in and a preparedness to contribute to the School’s camping and extra-curricular programs
- Willingness to positively and actively contribute to the Christian culture of the School
Closing date
Thursday 7th October 2025 at 9am. Only candidates with a valid Australian working visa will be considered.
St Stephen's School is fully committed to the protection of children. Successful applicants must satisfy child protection screening and adhere to the School's child protection policies and Staff Code of Conduct.
You will need to be committed to providing a safe environment for and the protection of children and young people.
Please note: We occasionally amend or withdraw St Stephen's School jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date.
Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.
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