Position Descriptor:
The teacher is appointed to Instrumental Music Port Lincoln High Music Focus School and other networks as required. The teacher will be based in Port Lincoln and work in a network of adjacent lower Eyre Peninsula Schools.
The position requires:
- small group instrumental teaching, individual year 12 tuition and ensemble conducting.
- working as a member of the school staff and in collaboration with other schools
- delivering instrumental programs based on Australian Curriculum and SACE frameworks.
This position includes:
- teaching woodwind and brass instruments in groups in primary years
- teaching one woodwind/brass instrument in groups in secondary years, and other woodwind/brass instruments by negotiation.
- conducting bands and ensembles in primary years, with secondary years by negotiation.
- using IT as appropriate.
- the position may include distance teaching by negotiation.
Why choose us?
As a Woodwind teacher at Port Lincoln High MFS you will have the opportunity to:
- teach across a broad network of regional schools and communities ? where your impact is visible and valued,
- access Country teaching incentives, subsidies and allowances, including relocation assistance if applicable,
- utilise your instrumental music expertise to enjoy faster career development, with broader roles and varied responsibilities,
- become involved in your local community through activities, events and shared experiences,
- build strong bonds with students, families and colleagues.
What you'll need:
- Relevant teaching qualification and registration with the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia
- Demonstrated ability to create a positive and inclusive learning environment
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with students, families and colleagues.
Country incentives and locality allowances on top of salary may apply depending on the site location: www.education.sa.gov.au/countryteaching.
Apply today by submitting your resume and answering the below questions in an application response:
1. Describe your approach to planning and delivering an effective instrumental teaching program across multiple sites. Include reference to differentiation and student engagement.
2. Provide examples of your effectiveness in working collaboratively with leadership, teaching colleagues, students and community to enhance student learning outcomes.
3. Outline your pedagogical practices in a small group Woodwind lesson, which may contain students of mixed year levels and abilities.
Please note that part time and flexible arrangements will be considered.
Site:
Instrumental Music Port Lincoln HS
Local Partnership:
Port Lincoln
Tenure:
22/01/2026 ongoing
Fraction of time:
0.8
Subject:
Instrumental Music to Year 12
Related Expertise:
Instrumental Music - Woodwind Teacher
Conditions:
$82,496 - $119,647 per annum FTE / Teacher Conditions
School Website:
http://www.plhs.sa.edu.au
Eligibility and Application Instructions
We value a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences and encourage all suitable applicants to apply. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.