Music Teacher (Junior School)

Join a vibrant and supportive Junior School community where you can inspire a lifelong love of music in young learners. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Music Teacher to develop their teaching practice, contribute to a thriving music environment, and make a meaningful impact on students’ confidence, creativity and musical development.

You’ll be supported by an experienced team, with opportunities to collaborate, grow professionally and take an active role in shaping engaging musical experiences across the Junior School. This role is ideal for a teacher looking to build their skills and career in a nurturing, innovative educational environment.

 St Dominic’s Priory College – Educating girls. Inspiring Confidence.

Please refer to the Teacher Position Information Document (PID), available from the website for further information regarding what it means to teach at St Dominic’s Priory College.

This opportunity provides:

• A welcoming and collegial environment where innovation, wellbeing, and excellence in teaching are highly valued.
• Professional development and career growth opportunity
• The annual salary range for a teacher in accordance with the South Australian Catholic Schools Enterprise Agreement is $82,660 to $116,160 (pro rata).
• This is a part-time (0.54 FTE) replacement appointment for term 4, 2026

 Applications close Tuesday 25 August 2026 at 9am. 

St Dominic’s Priory College is a Child Safe employer committed to the welfare and protection of children and young people. The College is committed to upholding a diverse and inclusive learning environment, ensuring children and young people are valued and respected. In accordance with the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards, all potential employees will be required to comply with the College’s relevant policies and procedures.

Please be aware, the successful candidate must hold a current Department of Human Services (DHS) Working with Children Check (WWCC) before an offer of employment is issued and be prepared to undergo a Catholic Clearance issued by the Archdiocese of Adelaide, and CESA E-Screening managed by the College.

To determine the salary step, the successful candidate will be required to complete a Salary Determination Application (provided by the College), with statement of service(s) from previous employers.

To apply for this exciting opportunity please submit a one-page cover letter addressing your suitability for this position as outlined in the attached PID with an updated curriculum vitae. Your cover letter should briefly introduce yourself and address how your qualifications, skills and relevant experience meet the responsibilities of the role, and why you are interested in applying.

Please provide details for three referees, including your current Principal and/or Line Manager. Ensure you seek permission, that they are aware of this position you are applying for, and that they are available to provide a referee statement. 

Every application must be submitted with the St Dominic’s Priory College Employment Declaration Form, available from the College website

Information that relates to the privacy of individuals (including but not limited to the individual’s previous working with children checks and/or child-related checks undertaken and any other associated documentation) will be held at the College in a secure place and only accessed by the College Principal or their delegate.

If you hold the following, please attach with your application:

1. A copy of your current South Australian Teachers Registration Certificate, or Statement of Registration from the TRB SA portal,
2. A valid DHS Working with Children Check (WWCC) or Catholic Clearance,
3. An up to date Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse & Neglect – Education and Care (RRHAN-EC) certification,
4. An up to date First Aid Certification (HLTAID010)
5. If completed, the Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum certificate (KS:CPC),

Please address your application to Dr Helen Steele, College Principal and submit your application to Human Resources- Employment at **********@stdominics.sa.edu.au

For enquiries about this position please contact Mrs Courtney Chymko, Human Resource Manager 8331 5100 or email **********@stdominics.sa.edu.au