Nicola Seneviratne
Primary Teacher
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
I am a compassionate, enthusiastic and dedicated Primary Teacher who has recently returned from living in the UK.
I have worked in the Education industry for 9 years and I absolutely love what I do. I have a passion for singing, which is utilised to effectively implement music within the everyday classroom and extracurricular contexts.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Music Teacher
Vibe
University College School - Junior Branch
11.2025 - 02.2026
- Planned engaging and age-appropriate music lessons for students in Year 3-6.
- Taught music theory and practice for vocals, and percussion instruments.
- Organised and auditioned students for solo concerts and bands.
- Facilitated the junior and senior choirs and recorder ensemble
Supply Teacher
Vibe
London, United Kingdom
02.2025 - 11.2025
- Delivered lesson content to primary-aged students across multiple schools in East London.
- Provided weekly PPA cover for two reception classes, ensuring consistent routines and building trusting relationships.
Wraparound Care Practitioner
George Watson’s College
Scotland
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Providing care and learning opportunities through play, for primary aged students
Nursery Practitioner
Leaps and Bounds Nursery
Scotland
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Enhanced children's learning experience by implementing age appropriate pedagogy with play-based activities and hands-on experiences with children aged 2-3 year old
Supply Teacher
Department of Education Queensland
Various schools in Brisbane and Canberra, Australia
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Relief teaching all subject areas for primary aged classes in a range of schools
- Relief music teaching - both theory and practice
- Prepared on-the-spot lesson content and delivery in line with curriculum guidelines.
- Managed behaviour with positive reinforcement techniques and enforced consequences
Year 4 Teacher
West End State School
Brisbane, Australia
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Taught a class of 28 students, differentiating for a range of social, emotional and academic needs
- Planned, taught, assessed and reported on effective units of work for all subject areas in the Australian Curriculum
- Collaborated with other teachers within the Year 4 cohort to discuss and analyse behavioural and academic data, in order to improve overall pedagogy
- Established strong, supportive and professional relationships with families, encouraging positive parental involvement
- Additionally volunteered in co-teaching both the Year 3-4 and Year 5-6 choir
- Participated in a Mathematics PLC and Digital Leveraging workshops
Educator and Lead Educator
MacGregor Outside School Hours Care
Brisbane, Australia
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Programmed, led and documented a range of play-based activities to help children develop skills based on the MTOP framework
- Actively supervised up to 275 students to ensure their safety and meet individual needs
- Took initiative to organise and implement multiple Performing Arts workshops to encourage building confidence and community around music
Trained manager
Australian Girls Choir (AGC/QANTAS Choir)
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Aided in the management of a venue for choral students to attend, practice and perform
- Liaised with fellow musicians, vocalists and musical directors to establish expectations for choral students and audiences
Education
Bachelor Of Education (Primary) -
University of Queensland
AustraliaSkills
- The Performing Arts (Music and Choir)
- Classroom engagement techniques
- Warm and professional communication
- Collaborative teamwork
Timeline
Music Teacher
Vibe
11.2025 - 02.2026
Supply Teacher
Vibe
02.2025 - 11.2025
Wraparound Care Practitioner
George Watson’s College
09.2024 - 12.2024
Nursery Practitioner
Leaps and Bounds Nursery
07.2024 - 09.2024
Supply Teacher
Department of Education Queensland
01.2023 - 05.2024
Year 4 Teacher
West End State School
01.2022 - 12.2022
Educator and Lead Educator
MacGregor Outside School Hours Care
01.2017 - 01.2021
Trained manager
Australian Girls Choir (AGC/QANTAS Choir)
01.2017 - 01.2019
Bachelor Of Education (Primary) -
University of Queensland