St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School is one of Queensland’s leading independent schools, fostering students’ confidence, compassion, academic excellence and a lifelong love of learning. We look for all staff to be committed to and in harmony with the Anglican ethos of the school.

St Margaret’s offers a broad range of music opportunities for students. In addition to private singing lessons, St Margaret’s offers an extensive Choral program to students. The choirs perform at a wide variety of events including Open Day, MAYO Festival, Classics in the Cathedral, competitions, tours and community events. There are 7 choirs, 2 of which are auditioned. The choirs generally rehearse once a week and perform a wide variety of repertoire.

We are currently inviting applications for the role of:

Choral Conductor / Private Singing Teacher

We are ideally seeking a candidate who is both an outstanding Choral Conductor and Private Singing Teacher however we will consider candidates with skills in either area. 

It is essential that:

• You enjoy working with students to bring out their best
• You are experienced with a demonstrated success in choral conducting and / or private singing teaching
• You will be highly passionate about promoting a lifelong love of music
• Have the ability to quickly build rapport with students ensuring that students are comfortable in the learning environment. 

It is anticipated that there will be lessons across 3-4 days per week. Applications are being considered from candidates with either availability across 3-4 days per week or individuals wanting to share the load and work less days per week.

This role will commence in July 2024. 

Applications

Applications are to be addressed to the Principal and to be received by 12.00pm, 22 May 2024. Shortlisting and interviewing will be happening continually throughout the application period and candidates are encouraged to apply without delay.

Applications should include a covering letter and Curriculum Vitae (CV) including two referees, with contact details (please include a referee from current and previous place of employment.)

Please note the successful candidate will require a valid blue card prior to commencing employment at St Margaret’s. Candidates that do not currently hold a valid blue card are advised to apply for a blue card to ensure they are job-ready.

Please direct any enquiries to employment@stmargarets.qld.edu.au.

St Margaret’s support the rights of children and young people and are committed to the safety, welfare and wellbeing of students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All candidates are required to undergo a screening process prior to appointment and the successful candidate must comply with School policies and relevant legislation relating to Student protection.