Position Descriptor:
Instrumental Music Teacher: Strings - Marryatville High School (Music Focus School), teaching across this and other networks.

Join a dynamic learning community delivering high-quality string programs across primary and secondary schools.

The role involves:

- Small group and individual (Year 12) instrumental teaching, and ensemble conducting

- Collaborating with staff across multiple schools

- Developing programs aligned with the SA Curriculum and SACE frameworks

- Teaching all string instruments in groups in primary and secondary years (double bass by negotiation)

- Conducting string ensembles

- Using IT as appropriate

- Possible distance teaching by negotiation

Why choose us?
As our Instrumental Music Strings teacher, you'll:

- Work with a small, collaborative team of instrumental music teachers

- Co-develop dynamic programs with colleagues and students

Make a genuine difference through evidence-based teaching

- Join a sector leader championing teaching excellence, wellbeing, and innovation

- Access tailored professional development

- Be supported by collegial leadership and staff

- Work within an inclusive culture built on kindness, teamwork, and belonging

- Be part of a creative, cutting-edge workplace

What you'll need:

- Relevant teaching qualification and registration with the Teachers Registration Board of SA





- Demonstrated ability to foster a positive, inclusive learning environment

- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with students, families, and colleagues

To apply, submit your resume and respond to:

1. Give an example of working collaboratively across multiple sites with leaders, colleagues, students and the school community to improve learning outcomes in instrumental music.
2. Describe your approach to planning and delivering an instrumental music program, including assessment and reporting.
3. Outline your pedagogy for small group string lessons with mixed year levels/abilities, and how you ensure inclusion and agency for diverse learners.

Please note that part time and versatile arrangements will be considered.

Site:

Instrumental Music Marryatville HS

Local Partnership:

Central East

Tenure:

22/01/2027 ongoing

Fraction of time:

1.0

Subject:

Instrumental Music to Year 12

Related Expertise:

Strings teaching

Conditions:

$84,971 - $123,236 per annum FTE / Teacher Conditions

School Website:

http://www.marryatvillehs.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.

📌 ONGOING TEACHER - INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC MARRYATVILLE HS - STRINGS
🏢 Department For Education, South Australia
📍 Marryatville