Full-time, 10-week contract – Long Service Leave Replacement

Competitive salary, plus great benefits, superannuation 1% above SGC

Commencing Term 4, 2025

About the Korowa

Korowa Anglican Girls’ School is a leading independent school committed to excellence in learning, teaching, and leadership. Our mission is to empower students to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Guided by our core values of Courage, Curiosity, and Integrity, Korowa fosters a nurturing environment where every individual is valued and challenged to reach their full potential. We are committed to being a best employer in the School’s segment so come and join our team and the journey.

We are currently seeking a dynamic and passionate Junior School Music Coordinator to lead and deliver the music program across our ELC to Year 6 on a contract capacity for Term 4, 2025 as one of our colleagues will be enjoying their long service leave. As a member of the Junior School team, you will play a vital role in nurturing creativity and expression through musical pursuits in our students. Our amazing Director of Music will be there to support you in this dynamic role as a mentor and to ensure that you are on track and have access to the resources and background that you need to be successful. Working with our Junior School team we will enable you to bring your flair and experience but also ensure you have the scaffolding around you as you onboard.

As a valued member of the Korowa community, you will enjoy working in an amazing environment in the Junior School and with a wider team of professional and dedicated Music and Performing Arts teachers as a support network. You will benefit from a range of staff benefits, including competitive pay and conditions (as per level 4 of our Korowa Enterprise agreement), access to our state-of-the-art Sports and Wellbeing Centre—featuring a fully equipped workout zone, weekly staff fitness classes, swimming pool and access to trainers who will give you a gym program—along with weekly morning teas and complimentary barista-made coffee and pastries each week. We work hard but we do it in a fun and inclusive environment, we are focused on growing our strong team culture and care about our team’s wellbeing.

About the Role

As Junior School Music Coordinator, you will:

Deliver and oversee the music curriculum from ELC to Year 6 (with full support from our Director of Music)

Lead key performance ensembles including Junior School Choirs, the Junior School Orchestra, and classroom-based instrumental programs

Coordinate and direct Junior School music events such as the Assemblies, Services (Advent), Nativity and community events

Collaborate closely with the Director of Music, Instrumental Music staff and Junior School staff to maintain a strong and engaging music culture

The successful applicant will:

Demonstrate experience and enthusiasm in teaching music within early childhood and primary education settings

Possess the capability to lead musical ensembles and successfully coordinate large-scale performances and events

Exhibit a strong commitment to fostering musical excellence and encouraging active student engagement in the arts

Work effectively within a collaborative team environment and contribute positively to the wider school community

Be committed to Korowa’s values: Courage, Integrity and Curiosity

You must hold a current VIT registration and have the right to live and work in Australia.

Applications should be addressed to the Head of Junior School and Director of Music and include a cover letter outlining your suitability to this role, as well as a current CV.

Applications close Friday 30 May at 5pm, or unless vacancy is filled prior. Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted with regards to the progress of their application.

Korowa Anglican Girls’ School is a child safe employer and is committed to the welfare of children and their protection. All potential employees and volunteers will be required to comply with the School’s Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct. Applicants will be required to undergo police and background checks in accordance with this policy.