Wilderness School is a non-denominational day and boarding girl's school educating students from Early Learning Centre through to Year 12. Since 1884, Wilderness School has prepared girls to be adventurous, courageous, responsible, and respectful learners and leaders. At Wilderness, we strive to enable each student to be the best that she can be.
The Role
We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Music Teacher to join our vibrant and supportive learning community.
This part-time (0.74 FTE), replacement contract for Term 2, involves teaching Music & Ensembles to students across Years 4–10. The role offers the opportunity to inspire students' creativity, musical understanding, and confidence through engaging and high-quality learning experiences.
We are looking for an educator who brings passion, expertise, and creativity to their teaching. Someone who can challenge and inspire students, while fostering the skills and mindset they need to thrive in their future studies and beyond.
Here at Wilderness, we are looking to build upon our team of educators who are:
* Leaders in classroom innovation
* Exceptional communicators
* Highly capable of motivating students and influencing growth in student learning
* Focused on building strong and collaborative working relationships with colleagues and parents.
About You
* Appropriate academic qualifications, suitable experience and a background relevant to the role, including maintaining a South Australian Teaching Registration Certificate with the Teacher's Registration Board SA.
* Experience teaching Music at a Junior or Secondary level.
* Proven capacity to operate in a respectful, collaborative, professional, confident and discreet manner.
* A student-centred approach with a commitment to fostering a love of learning.
* Demonstrated capability to foster independence, resilience and responsibility in students.
Why work for us?
At Wilderness School, we know that people thrive when they feel supported, valued, and inspired. Along with a strong sense of community, we offer 16 weeks of paid parental leave to support your family when it matters most, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for your wellbeing, onsite yoga classes to recharge mind and body, in-house leadership development to grow your career and an onsite café to connect and unwind.
Join a workplace where professional excellence and personal wellbeing go hand in hand.
How to Apply
For details about Wilderness School and to access a copy of the Position Description, please visit the School's website at For a confidential discussion, please contact Olivia Stapleton-Pitt, People & Culture Manager on
To apply, please provide the following addressed to Mrs Belinda Arnfield, Principal:
* Resume/CV
* Covering letter addressing the key areas of responsibility.
* Contact details of three referees
The School reserves the right to shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date.
Applications will close 9am Monday 9th February 2025.
The School reserves the right to shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date.
The successful applicant will be required to maintain a valid Working With Children Check, Protective Practices and Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care training, as well as adhere to the School's Child Protection Policy. We encourage you to apply for your Working With Children Check should you not currently hold one.