About Us

Matthew Flinders Anglican College is widely recognised as one of Queensland's leading schools, providing an exceptional learning environment for students and a dynamic, collegial environment for staff. Coupled with outstanding facilities and a beautiful natural setting on the Sunshine Coast, Flinders is a truly remarkable place to work.

Benefits of Working at Flinders

Secure and stable educational environment with a long history of community service

Salary packaging and novated lease options to increase take-home pay

Up to 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation

Onsite car parking and free use of the College gym

Staff wellbeing initiatives, including annual influenza vaccinations and skin checks

Access to our Employee Assistance Program (career, family, legal and financial counselling)

Comprehensive Professional Development Plans

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are excited to offer a Semester 1, fixed-term contract (6 months) for a Teacher of Primary Classroom Music to join our vibrant and creative school community. This position is a 0.8 FTE role (4 days per week) and is backfilling a teacher currently on an internal secondment.

Working alongside an incredibly talented and passionate team of staff and students, you will:

Deliver engaging and inspiring classroom music programs across Prep to Year 6

Provide high-level support and involvement in our much-loved Primary Musical

Contribute to the wider co-curricular music program, supporting events, ensembles, and performances

This role offers the perfect balance of professional engagement and personal time while making a meaningful contribution to the lives of our students.

ABOUT YOU

The successful applicant will be a passionate and skilful teacher of Music who thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to nurture young musicians. You will bring:

Current Queensland Teacher Registration (QCT)

Bachelor Degree in Music or Education (a Master’s Degree will be viewed favourably)

Knowledge of Orff and Kodály methodologies (advantageous)

Demonstrated success delivering engaging classroom Music programs in a primary school setting

Experience supporting and leading musical events, productions, and/or musicals

The ability to lead and coordinate co-curricular music activities and ensembles across Prep to Year 6

A willingness to actively promote and support a broad range of musical opportunities within the Primary School

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work positively with colleagues, students, and parents

High-level computer literacy, preferably within an Apple environment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position, please submit the following documentation to Mrs Trudi Edwards, Head of Primary via SEEK:

Resume

Brief Covering Letter (no longer than two pages) which addresses:

The reason for your interest

Your demonstrated experience and skills in relation to the role.

A copy of the full Position Description can be downloaded from www.mfac.edu.au/careers

Applications close at 4:00pm on Friday, 26 September 2025.

Safeguarding our Students and Young People

Matthew Flinders Anglican College supports the rights of children and young people and is committed to ensure the safety, welfare and wellbeing of Students. Matthew Flinders Anglican college is therefore committed to responding to allegations of student harm resulting from the conduct or actions of any person including that of employees.

To ensure the safeguarding of our students, all employees must have a current Employee Working with Children Check (Qld Blue Card or Qld Teacher Registration) before commencing work. In addition, included throughout the recruitment process are checks of suitability for employment with children.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Matthew Flinders Anglican College is an equal opportunity employer. We recognise that teams who reflect a diversity of lived experience, identity, perspective, and background help us to create a healthy and inclusive working culture where our staff, students and community can thrive.