Specialist Music Teacher | Kindergarten - Year 6
* Permanent, Full-time commencing Term 1.
Overview:
The Specialist Music Teacher is a dynamic, engaging and highly effective educator who brings fresh energy, new ideas and a genuine love of music-making to the Junior and Middle Schools. This role is ideal for a teacher who thrives on connection, creativity and collaboration, and who is excited to shape a vibrant, joyful music program that inspires young learners.
About us
Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College is an independent Preschool to Year 12 co-educational school providing Hunter Valley families with a globally innovative and future focused education for their children.
Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College focuses on the development of the whole child, emotionally, physically, intellectually and spiritually, within a caring, Christian environment. We foster a deep sense of community within our school, and work towards helping each student reach their potential through providing opportunities for everyone to learn, lead and serve. We endeavour to be a learning gateway to a world of opportunities for our students. We will prepare them well for the years that follow schooling by encouraging them to embrace their individual talents and interests, strive for excellence and seize the day
Why Work for us?
Our families, community and our team are the heart of what we do here at Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College and the Newcastle Anglican Schools Corporation. As a part of our organisation, you have access to the following great benefits:
* Up to 40% off school fees at our Anglican schools.
* Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program
* Salary Packaging
* Access to Fitness Passport via Association of Independent Schools NSW
* The opportunity to make a significant difference in our students' futures
* Career and development opportunities
* The opportunity to work within an innovative, collaborative team environment
The successful candidate will:
* Bachelor's degree in education
* Registration with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).
* Teach the NESA Creative Arts K–6 syllabus
* Create and deliver engaging, inclusive and well-structured music learning experiences that encourage curiosity, confidence and a love of music
* Bring new eyes and enthusiasm to the program, contributing positively to its ongoing growth and renewal
* Design and implement purposeful classroom music programs, providing clear, constructive and timely feedback to students
* Foster a positive, disciplined and encouraging learning environment where every student is equipped and motivated to learn
* Actively reflect on practice and engage in professional learning to continually improve teaching and student outcomes
* Work collaboratively with Junior and Middle School classroom teachers, specialist teachers and music colleagues as part of a high-performing, collegial team
* Contribute to the pastoral care of students and to the wider life and co-curricular programs of the College
* Support and enhance Junior and Middle School music through:
* Performance opportunities for instrumental students, ensembles and choirs
* Junior and Middle School musical performances and special events
* The installation and growth of co-curricular music opportunities
* Maintain appropriate records and oversee the care, storage and maintenance of Junior and Middle School musical instruments, equipment and repertoire
* Report regularly on student progress, both formally and informally
* Support whole-school musical events in collaboration with Years 7–12 Creative and Performing Arts staff.
* Committed to our school values and proactively contribute to our team.
* Valid NSW Working with Children Check
* National Criminal History Check (Newcastle Anglican will consider the relevance of any reported outcomes)
* Applicants will be screened for appropriate child protection purposes as we are a Child Safe School.
How to apply:
Applications to be submitted online via the advertising platform, your application must include your CV and a cover letter addressing your experience and the essential criteria.
We encourage early applications; we will begin reviewing submissions as they are received.
Applications Close: Friday, 13th February 2026.
Who we are?
Formerly known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and Central Coast.
We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans.
Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus. We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.
For more information on who we are and the work we do,
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