Overview
Primary School Music Teacher - Full-Time – Canberra Grammar School, Red Hill, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. Permanent full-time position.
Location: 40 Monaro Crescent, Red Hill ACT, Australia 2612. Closing date: October 2, 2025.
About This Job
Permanent full-time job at Canberra Grammar School (Red Hill ACT, Australia). Canberra Grammar School is an International Baccalaureate World School.
Responsibilities
* Seeking a Music Teacher to join the Primary School team
* Full-time, ongoing position
* Deliver the academic program in a way that fosters the pursuit of excellence and attainment of each student's potential, in partnership with the Head of Primary Arts and Languages
* Contribute to holistic development, pastoral care, and co-curricular program; participation is an expectation
* Utilise an inquiry-based learning approach and apply the Orff and Kodaly music education philosophies
* Support piano playing, choral experience, and knowledge of young children's voices and vocal technique is advantageous
About You
You are dedicated, passionate and possess the following:
* An ACT teacher's registration through the ACT TQI or willingness to apply
* Curriculum knowledge and learning and teaching strategies from Pre-school to Year 6
* Early Years qualifications, or the commitment to attain them in the first 2 years of the position
* Strong understanding of the Australian Curriculum and Performing Arts
* Demonstrated understanding of teaching music performance, composition and musical concepts to primary-aged children
* Experience or specialty in music
* The ability to work collaboratively with other members of staff and lead others
* PYP experience or an understanding of Inquiry pedagogy
* The ability to implement initiatives, project delivery and change management
* Efficient administrative and organisational skills
* Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills
* Commitment to the full life of an Independent school and a willingness to engage in School activities out of regular hours
All Team Members At CGS Are Required To Have
* A relevant tertiary degree and teaching qualification
* Excellent written English and effective interpersonal communication skills
* Excellent technological literacy across a range of applications
* A valid ACT Working with Vulnerable People Card or willingness to apply
* Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
Benefits
* A highly competitive salary and superannuation of 13.5% (for permanent team members)
* Staff awards program and generous professional development funding
* Attractive salary packaging arrangements
* Complimentary daily barista-made coffee
* Delicious daily morning tea and discounted lunches
* Access to the onsite health clinic and annual influenza vaccinations
* 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program
* 14 weeks of paid parental leave (for permanent team members)
* School fee concessions (for permanent team members)
* Free parking
How To Apply
Please visit cgs.act.edu.au/careers/ to access the position description and submit the following documents:
* Cover letter (addressing the selection criteria in the Position Description)
* Resume/CV
CGS is proud to be a School that takes child protection very seriously. All candidates for roles at Canberra Grammar School are subject to screening and assessment against child safety standards as part of our thorough recruitment process.
An early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications are received.
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