Teacher - Music

Division: Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region

Salary: Teacher, $85,610 - $124,046 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)

Work Type: Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time

We are seeking to establish a pool of Music Teachers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Como Secondary College is driven by the belief that every student is capable of successful learning. The College is an Independent Public School catering for students from Year 7 to Year 12. Every student matters at Como. We work to build each student's belief in their own capacity to learn and their understanding of the relationship between effort and success. Our aim is to ensure that every student progresses.

As one of Western Australia's leading secondary schools, the College has a proud record of outstanding student achievement. We give a very high priority to identifying, understanding and addressing the learning needs of all our students. The College therefore provides a variety of flexible pathways allowing students to undertake a learning program tailored to their individual needs, interests and aspirations.

We are looking for teachers who possess rigorous subject knowledge and expertise in delivering the Music curriculum in the context of Jazz. The suitable applicants should have a deep belief that every student is capable of successful learning and exhibit highly effective teaching practices with the ability to differentiate to meet the need of different cohorts and learning abilities and a willingness to seek constant improvement in their own practice. An excellent knowledge of the West Australian Curriculum and the impending changes required from as well as the capacity to deliver content in an engaging manner are also desirable qualities.

The ideal candidate will ensure the integrity of the program and support the Teacher in Charge of Music by arranging Instrumental Music School Services (IMSS) teachers, after school bands and out of school performances. Displaying initiative to work well with your colleagues as part of a team to develop teaching strategies, resources and approaches to ensure each student can reach their maximum potential are essential qualities. Experience in delivering Certificate (II and above) courses and leading bands and organising incursion and excursion processes are highly desirable qualities.

The suitable applicants should have a growth mindset and be committed to the school's Instructional Model which is based on practices that have a strong evidence base for their effectiveness. It is expected that all teachers will participate in the school's Instructional Coaching program. Skills and knowledge in these areas will be highly desirable. The skills and flexibility to work across other Learning Areas would be highly valued. The suitable applicants will ideally be able to display how they will provide educational opportunities and activities which enable students to achieve to their highest potential. In addition, the ability to engage students using a range of skills, knowledge of effective classroom management strategies and restorative practices would be highly valued.

Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personalbenefits.

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment. More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website.
• apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and

All applications must be submitted online.

• Complete the online application, including details of two (2) work-related referees, with one (1) preferably being your current line manager.

Your application should include:

• A statement of up to three (3) pages, demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the context of the position and school.
• A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before you start your application.

For tips on writing your best teaching job application and more information about working for the Department of Education, go to the Department's Careers Page or see our applicant resource attached.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education's Recruitment team on for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH999157

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 10 November 2025