At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire students through music education and foster a love for learning.
- Company: Join a vibrant Catholic school community dedicated to student growth.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, salary packaging, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while sharing your passion for music.
- Qualifications: NESA Accredited Teacher with a strong background in music education.
St John Paul II Catholic College is a co-educational high school that offers students the chance to belong to a dynamic learning community that values the achievements of every individual. We are proudly Catholic in our faith and tradition, our learning and teaching, and our desire to develop young people of strength, gentleness, and compassion.
The College is a dual campus, with campuses at Schofields and Nirimba Education Precinct. The College begins at 8 am and concludes at 2:15 pm.
We are seeking a Music Teacher to join us on a temporary full-time basis commencing Term 1 2027!
Why Work for Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD)
- Salary packaging for eligible employees
- Fitness Passport (discounted gym membership and more)
- Flexible work arrangements for eligible employees
- Extensive growth and development opportunities
- Cultural leave for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander employees
- State-of-the-art facilities
Key Responsibilities
We invite applications from NESA Accredited Teachers who have a well-developed capacity to support our team and take forward the mission of Catholic Schools and to ensure high-quality education to maximise learning outcomes for all students. More specifically you will have:
- Qualifications to teach Music
- Strong pedagogical knowledge base and understanding of how the identified subject areas are learned, what affects students' opportunities to learn the subject matter and how the learning and teaching of the subject matter can be enhanced
- An understanding of how to differentiate learning to cater for students needs in order to maximise student learning
- Sound understanding of the learning environments, lesson plans, use of technology, teaching practices and delivery of assessment and learning feedback
- Committed to the continual improvement of your teaching practice and take opportunities for personal and professional development
- Work creatively and collaboratively within a range of 'communities' inside and beyond the school and set high, achievable goals for yourself and your students
- Able to motivate students to achieve and develop a life‐long love of learning
NESA Accreditation, Statements of Service and References (during pre‐employment checks)
Working with Children Check (Employee) or willing to obtain
Applications Close: Monday, 2nd November 2026
Child Safeguarding Statement
This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment, including holding a cleared NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) and compliance with CSPDs Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Children and Students.
Diversity Statement
CSPD strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Music Teacher in Sydney employer: St John Paul II Catholic College Schofields
St John Paul II Catholic College is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and dynamic learning environment where educators can thrive. With extensive professional development opportunities, flexible work arrangements, and benefits like salary packaging and discounted school fees for employees' children, the College fosters a culture of growth and community. Located in Schofields, NSW, this co-educational institution is dedicated to nurturing both students and staff, making it a rewarding place to work.
Contact Details:
St John Paul II Catholic College Schofields Recruitment Team