Head of Co-curricular Music

Pymble Ladies’ College is a school of the Uniting Church in Australia for girls Kindergarten to Year 12 with boarding from Year 7. At Pymble, we foster a world-class educational environment with the importance of global citizenship and a worldwide perspective central to our strategic intent.  

We believe our staff, both teaching and non-teaching, are our most valuable resource. We are proud to have passionate and dedicated staff who recognise the unique strengths and qualities of every Pymble girl. 

The role

Pymble Ladies’ College is seeking an inspiring and experienced music leader to head our K-12 Co-curricular Music program. This is a permanent, full-time position. 

Reporting to the Director of Co-curricular Performing Arts, the Head of Co-curricular Music leads a vibrant program that nurtures talent and a lifelong love of music, ensuring every student has access to specialist staff, resources and performance opportunities that inspire musical excellence, creativity and joy. You will work collegially with the Heads of Learning Area, Performing Arts, Co-curricular Heads and specialist staff across the College. The role also carries a teaching load within the Co-curricular Music program and Learning Area domain. 

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Leading the strategic direction of the Co-curricular Music program. 

• Establishing and maintaining a culture of performance excellence, and organising performance opportunities, concerts, events, festivals and tours within Australia and overseas. 

• Recruiting, leading and managing staff, including the private music tutors and ensemble conductors, with clear performance expectations, regular feedback and annual appraisals. 

• Overseeing consistent processes across the Band, Choir and Orchestra programs, including student auditions and the selection and mentoring of Music Scholarship students. 

• Preparing and managing the annual budget for ensembles, events, tours and resources. 

• Working with the Head of Learning Area, Performing Arts to align the co-curricular program with curriculum experiences and learning outcomes. 

• Promoting the program to students, parents and the wider community, in partnership with the Community Engagement team. 

• Overseeing the timetable and staffing for co-curricular programs, and the care of music facilities, including the David Blackwell Music Centre. 

• Managing risk and compliance, including risk documentation for rehearsals, performances, events and tours, and the College’s child protection, WHS and emergency response practices. 

Click here to view the Position Description. 

Our kind of leader

You will display the following skills and attributes: 

• A willingness to support and promote the ethos and values of the College. 

• The ability to lead a project, including planning, communicating, documenting and making progress. 

• The ability to form positive relationships with staff, parents and students, even when difficult conversations need to occur. 

• A learning mindset and a flexible approach, with the ability to think beyond the current paradigm. 

• Excellent communication with educators, parents and students, and experience in motivating a school community to understand and embrace change. 

• Knowledge of educational policy and practice as it relates to the education of girls, and of providing music experiences and performance opportunities for students. 

• A commitment to confidentiality and professional conduct. 

• Appropriate teaching, management and leadership qualifications. 

Your kind of school

Pymble people are at the heart of what the College offers its students. That’s why every Teacher, Professional Services and Co-curricular staff member is valued for being the person they are, for the quality of their work, for their diverse contribution and for their wins – big and small. We express our appreciation in many ways, including through recognition programs, story sharing, celebrations, feedback and competitive remuneration.

We treasure our caring, collegiate community, which Pymble people often refer to as the ‘Pymble family’. We also appreciate that our family is not the only one in the lives of Pymble people, so we ‘walk the talk’ when it comes to supporting work-life balance, providing family benefits and contributing to community connections.

Your kind of benefits

We offer above enterprise agreement salaries. Additional allowances are paid for co-ordinator and leadership roles.

We also have a range of benefits, including: 

• Professional development support. 

• Financial support for additional studies, relevant courses, certifications, or tertiary study (subject to approval). 

• Salary packaging options. 

• Use of our Aquatic and Fitness Centre, with access to the Independent Schools Fitness Passport. 

• Discounted school fees (where applicable). 

• A dedicated Staff Wellbeing team and regular social events. 

• Close to public transport and nearby (street) parking. 

• Access to “Pymble Discounts”, a retail platform offering employees discounts at over 700 retailers. 

We also provide a wide range of opportunities for Pymble people personally and professionally through growth strategies, training, career progression, access to technology and best in class resources.

Our kind of process

To learn more about this position, the calibre of person we are seeking to appoint, what makes Pymble an excellent place to work and continue your journey of professional growth - please submit your application online.

Our process normally involves two rounds of interviews and reference checks. Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may occur prior to the closing date. Applications close on Monday 23rd November.

Successful candidates must comply with the NSW Teacher Accreditation Act and provide a Working with Children Check.

Pymble Ladies’ College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a workforce which represents the diverse society in which we live. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

We acknowledge the Durramurragal as the traditional custodians of the land on which our College is built. We pay respect to Elders past, present and future recognising the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.