Highly regarded independent girls' school - Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 Excellent opportunity in a dynamic environment Extremely well-resourced departments Full-time, permanent role, commencing Term 1, 2026 About PLC Sydney: Located in Croydon, NSW, Presbyterian Ladies' College, Sydney is a Pre-K to Year 12 day and boarding school for girls, grounded in Christian values and widely recognised for its innovation, academic excellence, and commitment to care and inclusion. With a proud heritage dating back to 1888, PLC Sydney is a school that honours tradition while embracing innovation, offering both the HSC and Cambridge A - levels. Named among the Top 100 Innovative Schools globally by Cambridge University, the College is deeply committed to helping young women discover their gifts, find their place and lead with integrity. Its vibrant campus culture fosters deep connection, lifelong learning, and a sense of purpose that is nurtured across generations. Applications PLC Sydney is seeking a dedicated and passionate Music Teacher & Band Director to join our dynamic and highly-regarded Music Department. This is a full-time, permanent position that offers a unique opportunity to shape the musical journey of students across our school. This position is a dual role, with a primary focus on classroom music teaching and secondary responsibility as a Band Director. The role will involve developing and implementing engaging classroom lessons while also leading and nurturing our school bands. Key Responsibilities: Implement and adapt best practice teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs Provide a high level of pastoral care to support students' personal and academic growth Conduct and rehearse a variety of concert and jazz bands for students across the school Create innovative new music programs that encourage students to learn through 'doing' and reinforce the College's philosophy The Ideal Candidate: We are looking for an experienced educator who is passionate about both classroom teaching and band direction. The successful candidate will teach across both the Junior and Senior Schools and across all courses. To be successful in this role, you will have: Proven experience in conducting and rehearsing school bands Expertise in woodwind and brass instruments The ability to build a strong rapport and positive relationships with students Specialised music education training (Orff, Kodaly or Dalcroze) is highly regarded Experience with music technology is also highly regarded You will need to provide a current Working With Children Check Clearance Number and your NESA status and accreditation dates. You will be required to support the Christian ethos of the College. A Role Statement is available on the website when you click through to apply online. Applications close COB Tuesday 30 September 2025 The School will consider applications as they are received and therefore we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. The School reserves the right to close the advertisement prior to the advertised date. Be sure to include a cover letter as the first page of your resume and the names and contact details of at least two professional referees. Please upload your information as one document for best results. If you are a highly motivated and energetic individual looking for a career in a caring environment, then we would like to hear from you. Apply now!
