Take the next step in your teaching career
5 years fixed-term leadership contract, ongoing teaching contract
Join a vibrant, forward-thinking educational environment
About the Role
The Head of Primary Music provides strategic and operational leadership for the Music programme across the Primary School, leading its growth, quality, visibility and impact from Pre-School to Year 6 including the Campbell Campus.
The role is responsible for the development of the entire Primary Music enterprise, encompassing curriculum, co-curricular opportunities, ensembles, performance programmes, student pathways, community engagement and staff leadership.
Working in close partnership with the Head of Primary School and the Director of Music, the Head of Primary Music contributes to the development of a coherent and aspirational Pre-School to Year 12 Music pathway, ensuring that students experience outstanding musical opportunities and clear progression throughout their educational journey.
About You
You are an engaging and inspiring educational leader with a passion for primary music and strong curriculum knowledge from ELC to Year 6.
Additionally, you also have:
Experience leading the growth and development of educational programmes
Ability to develop and implement a compelling vision
Strong knowledge of music education and programme development from Pre-school to Year 6
Early Years qualifications, or the commitment to attain them in the first 2 years of the position
An ACT teacher's registration through the ACT TQI or the ability to obtain one
PYP experience or an understanding of Inquiry pedagogy
Experience leading curricular and co-curricular Music initiatives
Understanding of student pathways and talent development
Deep understanding of contemporary teaching and learning
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to engage positively with students, staff and families
Commitment to community building and partnership




Proven experience in the provision of pastoral care to effectively meet the personal, social, emotional and academic needs of all students
Well-developed administrative and organisational skills
Commitment to the full life of an independent school and a willingness to engage in School activities out of regular hours
All CGS team members are required to have:
A valid ACT Working with Vulnerable People Card
A current National Police Check
Full working rights within Australia
Benefits for you
As a CGS team member, you have access to a range of additional benefits, including:
A competitive salary and superannuation of 13.5% (for permanent team members)
Employee awards program and generous professional development funding
Attractive salary packaging arrangements
Complimentary daily barista-made coffee
Delicious daily morning tea and discounted lunches
Access to the onsite health clinic
24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program
14 weeks of paid parental leave
School fee concessions (for permanent team members)
Working at CGS
At Canberra Grammar School, you will join a vibrant, welcoming and forward-thinking community committed to delivering an exceptional education.
Our educators are encouraged to grow, innovate and make a meaningful difference. They place student learning and wellbeing at the heart of everything they do, inspiring young people to pursue personal excellence within a warm and inclusive environment.
If you are ready to inspire curiosity, encourage courageous thinking and help students explore the beliefs, values and ideas that shape our world, we would love to hear from you.




Canberra Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will undergo child-safety screening and recruitment checks in accordance with the School's Child Safe policies.
Applications will be assessed as they are received, and the vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.
Canberra Grammar School is an Independent Anglican School offering outstanding academic education, co-curricular opportunities and pastoral care to day and boarding students of all backgrounds and faiths within a community guided by Christian values.
The School respects and nurtures all students as individuals, seeking to inspire, support and celebrate the efforts of all in realising their intellectual, spiritual, cultural, social and physical aspirations.
Building on the professional expertise of its staff, the commitment of its community and the resources of the nation's capital, Canberra Grammar School aims to be the most agile and distinctive centre of learning in Australia.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
Canberra Grammar School is an Independent Anglican School offering outstanding academic education, co-curricular opportunities and pastoral care to day and boarding students of all backgrounds and faiths within a community guided by Christian values.
The School respects and nurtures all students as individuals, seeking to inspire, support and celebrate the efforts of all in realising their intellectual, spiritual, cultural, social and physical aspirations.
Building on the professional expertise of its staff, the commitment of its community and the resources of the nation's capital, Canberra Grammar School aims to be the most dynamic and distinctive centre of learning in Australia.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
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📌 Head Of Primary Music (Canberra)
🏢 Canberra Grammar School
📍 Canberra