About Us
Caulfield Grammar School is an internationally recognised, independent, co‑educational school offering exceptional education from Early Learning to Year 12, with over 3,700 students and 1,000 staff across multiple campuses. We commit to high‑quality learning through exceptional teaching, ensuring meaningful learning every day for every learner.
Location & Campus
Shelford Campus will open in 2027 in Caulfield, serving Prep to Year 6 and providing a foundation for a full Junior School. This presents a unique opportunity for a founding teaching team to shape culture and community from the ground up.
The Role
The Shelford Campus Head of Music will establish a vibrant, high‑quality Music programme aligned with the School’s values. Reporting to the Head of Campus and working with the School Director of Music and Music Leadership Team, you will provide vision, lead curriculum, performance and instrumental programmes, and maintain an active teaching presence.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and enhance teaching and learning in Music across the Junior School, establishing an engaging program as Shelford Campus opens.
- Lead and implement a sequential, Kodály‑based Junior School Music curriculum from Prep to Year 6, including assessment and reporting.
- Provide strategic oversight of programmes, including classroom music, instrumental tuition, ensembles, rehearsals and performances.
- Supervise, coach and support classroom and instrumental music teachers, fostering collaboration and professional growth.
- Coordinate and lead music performances, concerts and events, ensuring strong student participation and artistic excellence.
- Work collaboratively with leadership teams to align Junior and Senior School music pathways.
- Promote student engagement and inclusion in Music across curricula.
- Liaise effectively with teachers, parents, tutors and external providers to support learning and performance.
- Contribute to strategic planning, curriculum review and innovation in Music education across the School.
- Manage Music resourcing, spaces and budget, ensuring effective use of materials.
- Demonstrate visible leadership through teaching, rehearsal direction and active involvement in School life.
- Model and live the Caulfield Grammar School values and behaviours.
Skills and Qualifications
- Teaching qualifications with tertiary qualifications in Music and Education (postgraduate desirable).
- Current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration.
- First Aid – Level 2 and Anaphylaxis qualifications.
- Experience teaching and leading Music programmes in a Junior/Primary setting.
- Strong curriculum knowledge, preferably Kodály methodology.
- Leading and managing music staff, including classroom and instrumental teachers.
- Coordinating performance programmes, ensembles, and instrumental tuition.
- Highly developed communication, organisational and time‑management skills.
- Collaboration within leadership teams and across school contexts.
- Experience with the IB PYP Program (advantageous).
Benefits
- Competitive salary package with 13% superannuation.
- Continuous professional development and learning opportunities.
- State‑of‑the‑art facilities and innovative resources.
- A year‑round focus on health, wellbeing and balance.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for confidential support.
- Exclusive employee perks through the BENY benefits app.
- Access to ISV resources and professional networks.
How to Apply
Please submit your application by clicking the APPLY button to be directed to our website.
Enquiries
Employment@caulfieldgs.vic.edu.au
Applications Close
Tuesday 19th May 2026
Compliance
Caulfield Grammar School is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our School community. All employees and associated staff are required to comply with the Child and Youth Safe Policy and Code of Conduct, and to undergo background checks as per the Security Vetting Policy.
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Caulfield Grammar School is an internationally recognised, independent, co‑educational school offering exceptional education from Early Learning to Year 12, with over 3,700 students and 1,000 staff across multiple campuses. We commit to high‑quality learning through exceptional teaching, ensuring meaningful learning every day for every learner.
Location & Campus
Shelford Campus will open in 2027 in Caulfield, serving Prep to Year 6 and providing a foundation for a full Junior School. This presents a unique opportunity for a founding teaching team to shape culture and community from the ground up.
The Role
The Shelford Campus Head of Music will establish a vibrant, high‑quality Music programme aligned with the School’s values. Reporting to the Head of Campus and working with the School Director of Music and Music Leadership Team, you will provide vision, lead curriculum, performance and instrumental programmes, and maintain an active teaching presence.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and enhance teaching and learning in Music across the Junior School, establishing an engaging program as Shelford Campus opens.
- Lead and implement a sequential, Kodály‑based Junior School Music curriculum from Prep to Year 6, including assessment and reporting.
- Provide strategic oversight of programmes, including classroom music, instrumental tuition, ensembles, rehearsals and performances.
- Supervise, coach and support classroom and instrumental music teachers, fostering collaboration and professional growth.
- Coordinate and lead music performances, concerts and events, ensuring strong student participation and artistic excellence.
- Work collaboratively with leadership teams to align Junior and Senior School music pathways.
- Promote student engagement and inclusion in Music across curricula.
- Liaise effectively with teachers, parents, tutors and external providers to support learning and performance.
- Contribute to strategic planning, curriculum review and innovation in Music education across the School.
- Manage Music resourcing, spaces and budget, ensuring effective use of materials.
- Demonstrate visible leadership through teaching, rehearsal direction and active involvement in School life.
- Model and live the Caulfield Grammar School values and behaviours.
Skills and Qualifications
- Teaching qualifications with tertiary qualifications in Music and Education (postgraduate desirable).
- Current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration.
- First Aid – Level 2 and Anaphylaxis qualifications.
- Experience teaching and leading Music programmes in a Junior/Primary setting.
- Strong curriculum knowledge, preferably Kodály methodology.
- Leading and managing music staff, including classroom and instrumental teachers.
- Coordinating performance programmes, ensembles, and instrumental tuition.
- Highly developed communication, organisational and time‑management skills.
- Collaboration within leadership teams and across school contexts.
- Experience with the IB PYP Program (advantageous).
Benefits
- Competitive salary package with 13% superannuation.
- Continuous professional development and learning opportunities.
- State‑of‑the‑art facilities and innovative resources.
- A year‑round focus on health, wellbeing and balance.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for confidential support.
- Exclusive employee perks through the BENY benefits app.
- Access to ISV resources and professional networks.
How to Apply
Please submit your application by clicking the APPLY button to be directed to our website.
Enquiries
Employment@caulfieldgs.vic.edu.au
Applications Close
Tuesday 19th May 2026
Compliance
Caulfield Grammar School is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our School community. All employees and associated staff are required to comply with the Child and Youth Safe Policy and Code of Conduct, and to undergo background checks as per the Security Vetting Policy.
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