Head of Music and Music Instructor

Located in the beautiful Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, Brentwood College School is committed to making our school the best place to learn and work. As one of the top boarding high schools in North America, we offer a vibrant culture, competitive compensation, a diverse student body, and an absolutely stunning oceanfront campus. Our Admissions motto is #choosetobe and this applies to our faculty as well.

Your Opportunity:
Are you passionate about music education and eager to inspire the next generation of musicians? Brentwood College School is seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Music to lead our thriving music program and join our vibrant Arts Department. In this multifaceted role, you will oversee program leadership and administration, provide instruction and performance direction, manage events and festivals, and foster an engaging and collaborative environment for both students and faculty.

Our ideal candidate is an accomplished music educator with a strong background in teaching, program leadership, and performance direction. You should bring exceptional organizational skills, creativity, and a passion for fostering musical talent. Your ability to collaborate with colleagues and engage the broader school community will contribute to the ongoing success of our music program.

You will be working alongside colleagues who are dedicated to supporting a positive student learning experience, from classroom to studio to stage. Your innovative nature will be supported as you create authentic learning opportunities for your students. At Brentwood, students thrive academically, connect with their passions in the arts, and compete athletically while living away from home. If you see yourself as part of a school where each student contributes meaningfully in all facets of their education, Brentwood could be the community you’ve been looking for.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Leadership and Administration
• Instruction and Performance Direction
• Event and Festival Management
• Faculty and Student Support

Working Conditions:

• Arts classes are conducted on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons between 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm
• Position requires a high degree of self-direction and initiative in setting work priorities
• Large modern boarding school environment
• Criminal Record Check clearance is a condition of initial and ongoing employment.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Your Qualifications and Experience:

• Accredited to teach or be immediately eligible to be certified to teach in British Columbia preferred
• More than 5 years’ experience as a fine arts educator (institutional, community-based, or private), ideally teaching music classes in a high school environment
• Familiarity with the Grade 8-12 BC Arts Curriculum is preferred

Notes:

• This position works beyond the ‘class in-session’ time, and the workday hours will be dependent on the class and operations needs
• Some workweeks will require long hours, while others have low demands
• Please review the Position Profile for additional details
  The position is .77 FTE with the opportunity to be assigned a co-curricular sport for additional compensation
• Compensation is based on having a BC Teaching Certificate or an Independent School Teaching Certificate. $69,571.72 – $85,180.04 + an annual increase effective July 1, 2025 (an uncertified teacher will be paid less until they become certified)

Please submit your cover and résumé to [email protected] by March 1, 2025

We thank all applicants, however, only those shortlisted will be contacted.