Head of Music

Wollemi College is an independent boys' school teaching the Catholic faith, situated on 10 hectares in Werrington, in Sydney's west. The College was founded in 1999 by the PARED Foundation on the principle that parents are the primary educators and that schools exist to offer parents every support. This support is found in the quality of the academic curriculum, the College’s unique tutorial system, and an emphasis on character development and virtues.  Learn more at www.wollemi.nsw.edu.au 

Wollemi College is currently seeking an enthusiastic & committed Head of Music to commence as soon as possible. Working within a professional music department, in addition to teaching responsibilities, you will be provided with an allocation to conduct your leadership duties. Leadership roles at Wollemi College are for an initial period of 12 months with a view to extend for an additional 2 years.

Reporting to the Head of Secondary, the Head of Music provides educational leadership and management of Music (2 to 12) and is responsible for:

• Music Curriculum - preparing, leading and reviewing the 7-12 Music teaching and learning programs, assessment and reporting processes, including the development of differentiated teaching programs. 
• Monitoring assessments, teaching and learning and examinations for Music to ensure compliance, clarity, consistency and accuracy 
• Administration, Budget and Resources, including leading the preparation, management and monitoring of the annual budget and budget reforecast for all aspects of the Music Department. Also responsible for administrative duties such as coordination of excursions, incursions, and professional development applications, as well as coordinating and monitoring the care of existing resources (electronic and physical)
• Overseeing extra-curricular Music program including major music events, school events, the peripatetic music program and the school bands. 

The Head of Music is a member of the Secondary School Heads of Department Team and contributes positively to educational discussions and keeps up to date with educational research and best practice, especially in relation to music education.  To be successful in this role, you will need to confidently demonstrate the following key skills and experience:

• Experience in leadership within a school environment, ideally
• Demonstrable experience in improving teaching, learning and classroom practices  
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to establish a professional rapport with students, staff, and the school community at all levels
• Display the highest ethical and professional behaviour and standards when working with students, parents, and school staff members 
• Ability to build a unified and effective team
• Support the values and ethos of the school
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with an ability meet deadlines 

In addition to demonstrating professional NESA accreditation, the successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a current NSW Working with Children Check.

Please apply via Seek and ensure your application is addressed to the Headmaster, James Ramos, and is supported by:

• A cover letter addressing the selection criteria and stating why you wish to work in this role at Wollemi College 
• An updated CV, confirming your skills, education, qualifications, and work history
• A list of at least two referees with contact details.

Note: We kindly request no contact from Recruitment Agencies at this time