Assistant Head of Performing Arts / Music Teacher

Full-time | 1 Year Fixed-Term Contract | 2027

Pulteney Grammar School is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Music educator to join our Performing Arts team in 2027 as Assistant Head of Performing Arts / Middle & Senior Music Teacher.

This full-time position combines a 0.2 FTE leadership allocation as Assistant Head of Performing Arts with a 0.8 FTE Middle and Senior School Music teaching load, providing an exciting opportunity for an accomplished Music teacher looking to contribute to both the leadership and delivery of a vibrant Performing Arts program.

Working closely with the Head of Performing Arts, the successful candidate will support the curricular and co-curricular Performing Arts program across Music, Dance, Drama, Digital Music and Music Theatre, while contributing to performances, ensembles, productions and events across the School.

The successful candidate will:

• Support the Head of Performing Arts in the leadership, organisation and delivery of the School’s Performing Arts programs.

• Teach Music across Years 7–10, with the ability to teach SACE Stage 1 and 2 Music viewed favourably.

• Support and direct instrumental and/or choral ensembles within the curricular and co-curricular program.

• Contribute to School productions, concerts, performances, events and special projects.

• Support the coordination of the School’s Peripatetic Instrumental Music program.

• Promote student participation and engagement in Performing Arts across the School.

• Build positive relationships with students, colleagues, families and the wider School community.

You will be an engaging and collaborative educator with a genuine passion for Music and Performing Arts. You will bring:

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications in Secondary Music Teaching or an equivalent qualification.

• Current Teacher Registration in South Australia.

• Relevant experience teaching Music in the Middle and/or Senior years.

• Strong instrumental and/or choral ensemble skills.

• Experience directing ensembles such as concert bands, stage bands, orchestral or choral ensembles.

• Excellent communication, organisation and relationship-building skills.

• A collaborative, positive and student-centred approach.

• A willingness to contribute actively to the wider curricular and co-curricular life of the School.

Experience teaching SACE Music and/or Kodály teaching methodology would be highly regarded.

Pulteney Grammar School offers a distinctive educational environment, underpinned by strong values, a deep sense of community, and a commitment to holistic student development.

Our “Navy Blue” culture reflects pride, belonging and high expectations — for our students and our staff.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact within a highly regarded and forward-looking school.

To view more information about the role and working at Pulteney, please view the Position Description.

APPLICATIONS

Applications in Word or PDF format, including a CV, contact details of three professional referees, and a cover letter addressing role suitability and criteria should be attached. Applications will close at 9am on Friday 11 September 2026.

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