Are you passionate about music education and inspiring the next generation of musicians? Join our team of dedicated instrumental music teachers and become a part of Queensland's renowned Instrumental Music Program. We are currently recruiting for vacancies across the state and welcoming applications to consider for future opportunities. To see a list of current vacancies, please see the Current Vacancies – Instrumental Music PDF at the bottom of this page.

Job details

The co-curricular Instrumental Music Program, provides students with the opportunity to learn band or orchestral instruments and participate in performance ensembles such as concert bands and orchestras. With over 500 instrumental music teachers and more than 60,000 students, our program is internationally recognised as a leader in the field of instrumental music education.

As an instrumental music teacher, you will play a vital role in delivering our comprehensive curriculum to students across the state. You will work as an itinerant teacher, directing ensembles and teaching mixed instrument groups across a cluster of schools. We are looking for skilled music educators that are passionate about student engagement. A description of our program, with links to the Instrumental Music curriculum, is available on the Instrumental Music Program policy page.

The Department of Education are currently accepting applications for Instrumental Music Teachers across all regions. Please review the attached Current Vacancies sheet for information relating to specific vacancies across the state.

Applicants for these positions must possess:

• A degree in music or equivalent
• A relevant teaching qualification. Click here for further information on teaching qualifications.
• Current full registration or current provisional registration with eligibility for full registration, as a teacher in Queensland. Pre-service/graduate teachers must have been granted provisional registration prior to commencing employment as a teacher. For more information regarding registration requirements, please CLICK HERE.
• In addition to registration, teachers working in Education and Care Services (including State Delivered Kindergarten programs) require an exemption card issued by Blue Card Services. For more information on blue cards and exemption cards, please CLICK HERE.
• Working rights in Australia, which means you have, or you are eligible to obtain a valid Australian Visa with work rights (if you're not already an Australian Citizen or resident).

How to Apply:

Please note: If you are Permanent Teacher with the Department of Education, you must have your current Principal's endorsement to apply for this position.

• Click the Green 'Apply online' button below
• Submit a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history)
• Submit a completed copy of the Proficiency assessment form (attached)

*Applicants are encouraged to commence and submit their application as early as possible as the Department of Education reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found.*

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Suitable Applications will remain on file for 12 months and may be considered for other teaching vacancies in any school location.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Role Description - Instrumental Music Teacher (PDF, 171KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information Sheet - Instrumental Music (PDF, 168KB)
  Information sheet
  
  Applicant Information and Form (PDF, 430KB)
  Skills and Attributes Document
  
  Current Vacancies - Instrumental Music (PDF, 134KB)
  Other