What are the responsibilities and job description for the ONGOING TEACHER - INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC MARRYATVILLE HS - STRINGS position at Department for Education, South Australia?
Position No: 2027-5850-TCH-A-0-1
Applications Close: 13/08/2026 11:30 PM
Position Descriptor
Instrumental Music Teacher: Strings - Marryatville High School (Music Focus School), teaching across this and other networks.
Join a dynamic learning community delivering high-quality string programs across primary and secondary schools.
The Role Involves
As Our Instrumental Music Strings Teacher, You'll
Applications Close: 13/08/2026 11:30 PM
Position Descriptor
Instrumental Music Teacher: Strings - Marryatville High School (Music Focus School), teaching across this and other networks.
Join a dynamic learning community delivering high-quality string programs across primary and secondary schools.
The Role Involves
- Small group and individual (Year 12) instrumental teaching, and ensemble conducting
- Collaborating with staff across multiple schools
- Developing programs aligned with the SA Curriculum and SACE frameworks
- Teaching all string instruments in groups in primary and secondary years (double bass by negotiation)
- Conducting string ensembles
- Using IT as appropriate
- Possible distance teaching by negotiation
As Our Instrumental Music Strings Teacher, You'll
- Work with a small, collaborative team of instrumental music teachers
- Co-develop dynamic programs with colleagues and students
- Join a sector leader championing teaching excellence, wellbeing, and innovation
- Access tailored professional development
- Be supported by collegial leadership and staff
- Work within an inclusive culture built on kindness, teamwork, and belonging
- Be part of a creative, innovative environment
- Relevant teaching qualification and registration with the Teachers Registration Board of SA
- Demonstrated ability to foster a positive, inclusive learning environment
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with students, families, and colleagues
- Give an example of working collaboratively across multiple sites with leaders, colleagues, students and the school community to improve learning outcomes in instrumental music.
- Describe your approach to planning and delivering an instrumental music program, including assessment and reporting.
- Outline your pedagogy for small group string lessons with mixed year levels/abilities, and how you ensure inclusion and agency for diverse learners. Please note that part time and flexible arrangements will be considered. Site: Instrumental Music Marryatville HS Local Partnership: Central East Tenure: 22/01/2027 ongoing Fraction of time: 1.0 Subject: Instrumental Music to Year 12 Related Expertise: Strings teaching Conditions: $84,971 - $123,236 per annum FTE / Teacher Conditions School Website: http://www.marryatvillehs.sa.edu.au Eligibility and Application Instructions
Salary : $84,971 - $123,236