Overview
Ellenbrook Secondary College seeks a passionate and dedicated Music teacher to join our team, with a focus on contemporary and general music. This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026. The school offers a Certificate III in Music Industries, and a qualification to deliver this course is highly recommended.
We also offer Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) Music, and a skillset in both pathways is desired. We are a Specialist Music and Voice school and develop students from Year 7 through high school, with opportunities for instrumental and vocal development, performances, and community engagement.
Find out more about our school by visiting ellenbrooksc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Responsibilities
- Teach music with a focus on contemporary and general music.
- Possess or develop the ability to deliver the Certificate III in Music Industries pathway and/or ATAR Music as appropriate.
- Lead and coordinate the Specialist Music Program (IMSS) and manage administrative tasks related to the program, with some time release allocated for these duties.
- Communicate clearly with staff, students and parents about music studies, lesson requirements and program expectations.
- Engage with the Arts learning area’s extracurricular activities and support music-related events, performances, and community partnerships (including ANZAC day practices with RSLWA).
- Contribute to maintaining a positive school culture and supporting student passion and skill development in music theory and instrumental performance.
Qualifications and Experience
- Passion for secondary education and the desire to impart music knowledge to adolescent students.
- Self-motivated with willingness to embrace new opportunities.
- Experience teaching music in a secondary school; IMSS management and performance setup/coordination is highly desirable.
- High-level knowledge of the curriculum area and ability to work effectively in a team.
- Ability to coordinate and uphold the Specialist Music Program and manage associated administrative tasks; some time release may be required.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education offers benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. More information is available on the Department’s benefits pages.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity of the WA community. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
See the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- Hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.
- Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident, or have a valid visa with work rights for the term of the appointment.
- Apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start.
- Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.
Application Instructions
- All applications must be submitted online.
- Step 1: Select Apply for Job – complete the online application with two work-related referees (one preferably your current line manager).
- Step 2: Attach your documents – include a statement (up to 3 pages) addressing Skilled Knowledge, Practice, and Engagement aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers; and a CV (up to 3 pages).
It is recommended you have attachments ready before you start your application. Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted. For technical support, contact the Department of Education’s Recruitment team.
Closing date: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 23 October 2025
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