Music Specialist Teacher (0.6 EFT, 3 days per week) with additional days possible

Department of Education Victoria – Melbourne VIC

4d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Are you passionate about music and love inspiring young musicians? Do you believe that every child has the potential to experience the joy, creativity and confidence that music can bring?

We are seeking an engaging, enthusiastic and inspirational Music Teacher to share their love of music with our primary school students and create a vibrant, inclusive and exciting music program.

This is a genuine position, seeking the best person to join our wonder specialist team.

Our ideal Music teacher will:

- Have a genuine passion for music and primary school education.
- Be enthusiastic, energetic and engaging, with the ability to inspire students of all abilities.
- Create fun, purposeful and memorable learning experiences.
- Have solid classroom management and relationship‑building skills.
- Be committed to helping every child discover their musical potential.

About The Role

This role is for three days per week in the Music role (0.6EFT). The days will be negotiated with the successful candidate.

If the successful candidate wishes for full time employment, we are in a position to supplement the 0.6 Music role with 0.4 (2 days) in a classroom.

In this role you will:

- Deliver engaging and creative music lessons that inspire a lifelong love of music.
- Encourage students to sing, play instruments, compose, perform and explore a variety of musical styles.
- Develop students¿ musical skills, confidence, creativity and collaboration.




- Create an inclusive and supportive environment where every child feels valued and capable.
- Provide opportunities for students to share their musical talents through performances and school events.

About The Music Room

We are very fortunate to have a brand new (at the start of 2026), large, well‑equipped, purpose‑built music room which has two practice rooms off the main space.

About Us

Footscray West Primary School, located in Melbourne's inner western suburbs, is a warm and inclusive community of around 650 students, supported by a dedicated team of approximately 65 staff, equal to approximately 43 full‑time equivalent (FTE) positions. Our families come from many cultural and social backgrounds, and we proudly celebrate the diversity that makes our school such a vibrant place to learn. The school's current SFOE is 0.1762, which is considered a low level of disadvantage. Ensuring the emotional safety and wellbeing of every child is at the heart of our work.

We use clear and evidence‑based teaching to help every child succeed. Our early years programs, including Little Learners Love Literacy and EMP (Explicit Maths Program), give students a robust start, and our specialist areas, including Visual Arts, Music, Performing Arts, Physical Education, STEM and Japanese in 2027, add richness and breadth to the curriculum.





Student wellbeing focuses on being ready to learn and is supported through the Berry Street Education Model, Respectful Relationships, and strong classroom and social‑emotional learning routines. Our staff, across leadership, teachers, and education support roles, work closely together to create a calm, supportive, and engaging learning environment. Families are valued partners, and parent involvement is encouraged and welcomed.

Students enjoy spacious outdoor play areas and excellent facilities including a stadium‑sized gymnasium.

Purpose / Vision

Our vision of Working together to create a better world and the values of Belonging, Respect, Responsibility, and Resilience, guide our actions every day.

At Footscray West Primary School, we believe every child can thrive when supported by a caring community, high expectations, and strong, evidence‑based teaching.

We are committed to collective professional learning in teaching, learning, and wellbeing, which is grounded in research and supported in practice.

SC1 Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated experience in responding to student learning needs.

SC2 Demonstrated experience in planning for and implementing high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluating the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth.

SC3 Demonstrated experience in monitoring and assessing student learning. Demonstrated experience in using data to inform teaching

📌 Music Specialist Teacher (Melbourne)
🏢 Department of Education Victoria
📍 Melbourne