Primary Classroom Music Teacher

The Role

Expressions of interest are invited from engaging and passionate teachers of Music who are: outstanding classroom teachers; knowledgeable in the curriculum area and in current pedagogical thinking; and committed to student care and well-being. The Kodaly method is used extensively in the curriculum.

The Classroom Music Teacher will teach Music at the Junior School Girls, Moonee Ponds campus and will assist in running after school music ensembles.

This is a 12 month full-time parental leave replacement position, commencing from Term 1, 2027.

You must be a qualified teacher with VIT registration, a current satisfactory criminal record check and be eligible to work in Australia to apply for this role.

Whilst this role is based primarily at the Junior School Girls Moonee Ponds campus, you may need to travel to other campuses on occasion and will need to have your own transport.

The School

Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School is a school with nearly 3,000 students from K-12 at campuses in Moonee Ponds, Essendon, and Keilor East. We have outstanding staff, facilities, and programmes to enhance student wellbeing and learning and develop creative, caring and critical thinkers.

Extending beyond the classroom, the school’s music co-curricular programme is renowned for the wide range of opportunities it offers students, in private tuition and in various ensembles. Beyond the pride students feel from learning an instrument, the music programme fosters engagement, creativity, artistry, perseverance, and the joyful experience of playing alongside fellow students.

To Apply

Please provide a letter of application, resume and the names of at least two referees to Simone Fisher, Director of Human Resources via the link below.

Please see the position description for further details.

Applications are due 4pm Monday 17 August 2026.

Apply now to join a school community that will inspire, challenge and reward you, so you can impart this to the next generation.

Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity principles and understands the importance of diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.