Classroom Music Teacher – Full Time Permanent

Redeemer is a co-educational Christian school owned and operated by the Lutheran Church of Australia, Queensland District. As a school of the church, it holds that its fundamental role is to offer its students a sound and integrated education within the Christian tradition. Redeemer's motto is: Our Hope is in Christ. The College is situated in Rochedale on Brisbane's south side, about 20km from the CBD, about 55km from the Gold Coast, and is easily accessible by the Pacific Highway and the Gateway Motorway.

For further information about Redeemer Lutheran College please visit: www.redeemer.com.au.

The College is seeking to employ a suitably qualified, innovative and enthusiastic Classroom Music teacher to work within a team to deliver a Kodaly based program to students across the Prep - Year 12 program in 2026. This is a full-time permanent position.

For the right candidate, there is scope to tailor the role to align with individual strengths and interests. In addition to classroom teaching, the position may incorporate involvement in the College’s highly-regarded co-curricular and music tuition programs. Advanced piano skills, as well as experience in accompaniment and/or choral direction, is advantageous.

At Redeemer we are committed to providing our students with learning that is personalised and student-focused. Through our approach to excellence in teaching and learning, our extensive co-curricular offerings and our heart for community service, we seek to support students to achieve their personal best.

The successful applicant will have the following skills and qualities:

• Demonstrate excellence in teaching and learning practice, having experience in the development and implementation of Kodaly methodology within a Junior School setting.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the 2025 Music (General senior syllabus), having experience in implementing the previous 2019 version.
• Display a genuine commitment to professional and personal growth and development.
• A keen interest in contributing to the College’s extensive and highly-regarded co-curricular program.
• Have a strong working knowledge in areas of pedagogy, curriculum, innovation, assessment and the use of ICT.
• Work cooperatively with teachers, parents and other members of the Redeemer community.
• Be an innovator and advocate for contemporary learning.
• Provide excellent pastoral care to students.
• Display a willingness to contribute to a diverse and inclusive community.
• Accept the responsibility to uphold the Christian ethos of the College.

Applications should be addressed to Mr Darrin Schumacher, Principal, and submitted as one combined PDF file via email to jobs@redeemer.com.au before 4:00pm on Friday 14 November 2025. The PDF File should include:

• letter of application (one page)
• curriculum vitae (three pages maximum)
• the name, organisation, position, contact phone numbers of three referees, at least two of whom can speak to your current professional practice
• response to the selection criteria, 300-word limit for each criterion (see below)
• a copy of your academic transcripts conferring professional qualifications
• a copy of your current registration with the Queensland College of Teachers.

Your response should address the following selection criteria:

1. Proven capacity to effectively support and facilitate personalised learning for students.

2. Ability to enhance student learning using a variety of pedagogical practices.

3. Capacity to build strong partnerships for learning between colleagues, home, and school.

4. Willingness to support the co-curricular life of the College.

Applications must be received electronically via jobs@redeemer.com.au and not posted or hand delivered to the College. Any applications received by means other than the advertised email address will not be considered.

The College reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage of the recruitment process, including prior to the closing date for applications.

Redeemer Lutheran College is committed to child safety. We require all applicants to undergo a screening process prior to appointment and successful applicants must comply with the College’s Child Protection Program.