Head of Bands

Position Type: Permanent 
FTE: 1.0FTE, Full Time
Applications close: 2 November 2025
Start: January 2026

MLC School is looking for creative and dynamic Head of Bands Teacher who will educate and inspire young women to be fearless thinkers with moral courage and compassion to be agents of change in their own lives and in the lives of others.

About the role:

The position of Head of Bands is responsible for leading the woodwind, brass, percussion and coordinating the teaching of instruments and directing of associated ensembles. The Head of Bands will lead the designing and delivery of an innovative Co-curricular Band Program that is aligned to the learning philosophies, policies and practices of the School. In this role you will: lead and manage all visiting band instrumental music teachers; coordinate performers, repertoire, and rehearsals for school events; organise performance master classes; manage the cataloguing and inventory of music instruments; as well as teach the music curriculum to students.

About You
You are a proactive, collaborative and detail-oriented professional with:

• A degree in teaching and NESA accreditation.
• Have concert bands or jazz band experience.
• A commitment to girls’ education and the values of MLC School and the Uniting Church.

About MLC School

Founded in 1886, MLC School is an independent, nonselective Uniting Church school for girls from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 in Sydney’s inner-west. Our tagline ‘dare to be more’ is not only our goal for our students, it applies equally to our staff. Our highly professional staff, under the guidance of Principal Ms Lisa Moloney, challenge girls and encourage them to question traditional perceptions and roles of women.

The MLC School girl is at the heart of everything we do.

Who is the MLC School girl?

The MLC School girl is empowered with skills and capabilities that enable her to be adaptive, compassionate and courageous so she can confidently take her place in an ever-changing society. She embraces new challenges and opportunities; and strives for excellence. She is cared for and well supported so that she can confidently focus on her own individual, personal and academic growth. A wide selection of subject choices, as well as an extensive co-curricular program, aims to empower girls to be self-reliant and play an active role in their futures.

The successful candidate will be eligible for a number of excellent benefits including:

• CPR and First Aid Certification
• State of the art facilities and collegiate environment
• Employee Assistance Program available to you and your immediate family
• Onsite parking, easy access to public transport and Westfield Shopping Centre
• Access to the School’s gym and indoor Aquatic Centre
• Discounted School Fees

How to apply:

All applications are to be submitted via MLC School’s online Careers Portal and include:

• a cover letter addressing the vacancy being applied for;
• a resume
• a copy of your academic transcript

Applications close on 2 November 2025.

Please note the advertising closing date is indicative only and MLC School reserves the right to close the advertisement before this date is reached. Therefore, you are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible.