We are a K-12 independent, secular, co-educational school with a stunning 17-acre bushland campus in the Blue Mountains. We value academic and creative pursuits equally. At Korowal, students are at the centre of our philosophy, practice and decision making.

Our mission is to empower & inspire learners to develop their unique strengths.

Start Week 3, Term 2, 2025

Collaborative team environment

New Graduates are encouraged to apply

This is an opportunity for a passionate Music teacher to join a progressive and supportive school community. The successful candidate will be passionate about providing inquiry-based learning and be an engaging and effective classroom practitioner whose knowledge, skills and passion for Music will inspire students to engage deeply in this important subject. The Music teacher is responsible for the complete music program in high school, from Years 7-12. In addition to this we hold a Musical Cabaret every second year, where the teacher is the band leader and musical director.

New Graduates are encouraged to apply.

For further information about this position, please direct your questions to [email protected]

Terms and conditions of employment

This position is a role of 1.0 FTE for 2025. Due to the compressed curriculum taught at Korowal, this role alternates between 1.0 FTE and 0.60 FTE (depending on successful candidate) .

Appointment

Commencing Week 3, Term 2, 2025 (or by negotiation).

Qualifications

Qualified to teach Stage 4-6 Music (ability to teach another KLA would be an advantage).

Relevant education qualifications including a current NESA accreditation.

Experience teaching Music in Stages 4, 5 and 6.

Extensive pedagogical knowledge base and understanding

A variety of effective teaching strategies that engage students of varying abilities

Sound understanding of the learning environments, unit design, lesson plans, use of technology, teaching practices and design of assessment and feedback

Committed to the continual improvement of their teaching practice

Able to motivate students to achieve and to develop a life-long love of learning