Classroom Music Teacher – Voice Specialist (Head of Voice and Choirs)

Wesley College Melbourne, a school of the Uniting Church, was established in 1866 and is one of Australia’s leading and most respected co-educational independent schools. With an enrolment of approximately 3,400 students from ECLC to Year 12, the College comprises three metropolitan campuses in Melbourne at St Kilda Road, Glen Waverley and Elsternwick; outdoor education sites at Chum Creek, Mallana, and Lochend; and a Year 9 residential campus at Clunes.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified, passionate, and highly competent Classroom Music Teachers for this full-time (1.0 FTE), permanent position commencing in Term 1, 2027. The position is based at our St Kilda Road campus and includes the leadership responsibility of Head of Voice and Choirs.

We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Voice Specialist with a strong background in vocal music education, choral direction and ensemble leadership. The successful applicant will be a caring and passionate educator with experience teaching classroom music to students across Middle and Senior School, with a particular emphasis on vocal music, choral repertoire and contemporary approaches to music-making, including music technology.

In addition to classroom teaching, the successful applicant will lead the Voice and Choirs area, providing direction and leadership in the development of the College's choral program. This will include overseeing the development of choral curriculum, directing, and developing both large and small choral ensembles, and working collaboratively with colleagues to foster a vibrant and inclusive culture of singing across the Music School.

Teachers with expertise across multiple musical disciplines are also encouraged to apply. Well-developed keyboard skills are essential, with experience teaching or performing on a wind, brass or percussion instrument, or in music technology, highly regarded.

Key responsibilities and qualifications include:

• Significant experience teaching classroom music, with a particular emphasis on vocal music, singing, and choral repertoire.
• Demonstrated experience directing and conducting both large and small choral ensembles.
• Demonstrated leadership in the development, management, and ongoing growth of a choral program, including the ability to establish a clear musical vision, develop repertoire and progression across ensembles, and lead, support and collaborate with colleagues within the Voice and Choirs area.
• A strong understanding of vocal pedagogy, choral techniques, and the development of young singers within a classroom and ensemble setting.
• Experience developing, planning, and delivering engaging music curriculum and repertoire, particularly in the area of choral and vocal music.
• Well-developed keyboard skills, with the ability to support classroom teaching, vocal activities, and choral rehearsals.
• Confidence in integrating music technology into classroom music, including digital music creation, composition, arranging, recording and the use of relevant music software and applications, will be highly regarded.
• Experience teaching or performing on an additional instrument, particularly within the wind, brass or percussion families, will be highly regarded.
• Well-developed administrative and organisational skills, including the ability to coordinate and oversee choral activities and ensemble programs.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a diverse and vibrant team, providing positive leadership and supporting the professional growth of colleagues.
• The ability to deliver engaging and effective classroom music programs using contemporary teaching pedagogies.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to develop positive relationships within the school community.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed upon receipt, and interviews may commence prior to the closing date.

Application requirements

Current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration details must be provided as part of the application.

Applications close at 5:00 pm on Thursday 26 November.

Wesley College is a child-safe employer committed to the welfare and protection of children. All prospective employees and volunteers are required to comply with the College’s Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct. Applicants will be required to undergo police and background checks in accordance with this policy.