Santa Sabina College · New South Wales
Temporary Full-Time Music Teacher (5-12) with the possibility of Acting Head of Department (Parental Leave)
SecondaryAll Grade Levels (P-12) / Music
Santa Sabina College in Strathfield, New South Wales, seeks a temporary full-time Music Teacher for Years 5-12 from 22 January to 3 December 2027. The 12-month parental-leave role may include Acting Head of Department responsibilities. Applicants should understand NESA Music courses across Stages 1-6; IB Music knowledge is advantageous, and a Working with Children Check is required.
- Years 5-12 music teaching and programmes
- Possible Acting Head of Department duties
- Fixed-term parental-leave cover through 2027
- Working with Children Check required
Closes in 11 days
Applications close 9 Oct 2026.
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About the role
This is a 12-month, full-time fixed-term Music teaching position across Years 5–12, from 22 January to 3 December 2027. The successful applicant may also take on the Acting Head of Department role during parental leave. The work includes teaching NESA Music courses and contributing to curriculum, assessment and reporting programmes.
What they’re looking for
- Understanding of NESA Music courses across Stages 1–6
- Strong knowledge of current teaching approaches
- Ability to work collaboratively across different teams
- Experience developing and reviewing Music programmes
- Knowledge or experience with the IB Music syllabus
- Commitment to Catholic Dominican mission and child safeguarding
About the school
Santa Sabina College is an independent Catholic P–12 school with more than 200 staff across campuses in Strathfield and the Southern Highlands. It provides co-education from P–4 and girls-only education from Years 5–12, with a focus on academic achievement, holistic education and its Catholic Dominican mission.
How to apply
Apply through the College employment webpage with a cover letter to the College Principal, stating whether you wish to be considered for Acting Head of Department. Applications close at 4:00pm on Friday 9 October 2026; further information is available from the Deputy Principal – Staff.
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The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Year level
- Mixed year levels
- Role
- All Grade Levels (P-12)
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- fixed term
- Subjects
- Music
- Listed
- 28 Sept 2026
In the school’s words
“The College is seeking an exceptional Music Teacher with the possibility of Acting Head of Department due to parental leave. Santa Sabina College is one of Australia’s leading P-12 Independent Catholic schools, employing more than 200 staff in academic and…”
The school
- Address
- 90 The Boulevarde, STRATHFIELD, NSW