What is the Role?
An exciting opportunity is opening for a passionate music educator to join one of Australia's leading secondary school Music programmes in a permanent part-time capacity (0.6 FTE across three days per week), commencing in Term 1, 2027.
St Andrew’s Cathedral School was founded in 1885 to provide choristers with a first-class education alongside rigorous musical training. Today, music remains at the heart of the School and is recognised as one of its signature strengths. The School offers an outstanding and inclusive programme characterised by exceptional student engagement, strong elective Music enrolments, thriving ensembles, extensive individual tuition, scholarship and talent development programmes, large-scale musical productions, international tours, and partnerships with leading external music institutions. Students of all musical abilities are welcomed and encouraged to participate and excel.
St Andrew's Cathedral School is seeking an educator of exceptional musicianship and pedagogical expertise who will thrive within a committed, collaborative and high-performing team.
The role primarily involves teaching Music in Years 7–12 and contributing to a dynamic academic programme that fosters both excellence and engagement. Depending on the successful applicant’s experience and the needs of the Music Department, opportunities may also exist for ensemble direction and other co-curricular music responsibilities.
Who will the successful applicant be?
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Recent experience teaching Music Years 7-12
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Advanced practical skills in one or more instruments
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Effective classroom management skills
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A passion for quality music education that inspires a lifelong love of music in young people of all abilities
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Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships and contribute effectively within a collaborative and high-performing Music team.
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An understanding of and commitment to the School’s Christian mission, values and ethos
Previous experience teaching the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) and training in Kodály secondary pedagogy is highly desirable.
A detailed position description is attached – top RHS of advertisement.
Applications close: 6 August 2026
Interviews will commence as applications are received.
Please submit a cover letter addressed to Mr Ben Milis, Director of Performing Arts, together with your CV.
Your cover letter should:
- Outline your interest in the role.
- Summarise your approach to music teaching.
- Include a brief example of a lesson or unit that reflects your teaching practice
See here for further employment benefits at SACS: https://www.sacs.nsw.edu.au/employment/
Why St Andrew's Cathedral School?
St Andrew’s Cathedral School was recently awarded the 5 Star Employer of Choice 2025 by The Educator for positive employee experience and a deeply supportive, collegiate culture. Every team member is known, valued and equipped to excel in their role.
Who are we?
As an authentically Christian school in the Anglican tradition, Christian values underpin all areas of school life. Honesty, integrity, humility, respect, and service are foundational to our strong and hopeful learning community.
Reflecting our Christian foundations, we are committed to nurturing the intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing of every student. Our goal is to develop students who think critically and creatively - hearts that love, minds that grow, and lives that give.
Child Safety Commitment
We are committed to providing a child-safe environment through clear policies, procedures, and training. It is a condition of employment that all new staff must acknowledge understanding of the Child Safe Policy and the Child Safe Codes of Conduct prior to commencing.
All roles require a valid Working with Children Check in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012 prior to commencement.
For more information on Working with Children Checks, please visit the NSW Office of the Children's Guardian website
