Dance and Drama Teacher

PLC Parents; Perth; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

PLC Perth, Western Australia, invites applications for a part-time Dance and Drama Teacher to join the Dance and Drama Department. You will deliver engaging dance and drama education to Senior Years, assist Junior Years classes, and contribute to the Junior Years Annual Concert.

The role focuses on developing technique, creativity, confidence and expression, while fostering inclusive learning, collaboration and performance opportunities across co-curricular activities.

Qualifications

• Appropriate teaching qualifications and eligibility for registration with TRBWA.
• Experience teaching Dance and Drama across secondary year levels.
• Strong knowledge of contemporary Dance and Drama curriculum, techniques and performance practices.
• Experience teaching across Junior and Senior years is highly regarded.
• Ability to create engaging and inclusive learning environments supporting wellbeing and achievement.
• Strong practical Dance and Drama skills and ability to support varying abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, student engagement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging and innovative Dance and Drama programmes aligned with curriculum requirements.
• Teach students to develop a range of dance and drama techniques, styles and performance skills.
• Assess and evaluate student progress, providing constructive feedback.
• Create a positive, inclusive learning environment encouraging creativity, confidence and collaboration.
• Prepare and support students for performances, productions and related events.
• Maintain contemporary knowledge of developments in Dance and Drama education and performance.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance educational experiences and co-curricular activities.
• Communicate effectively with students, families and staff regarding progress and requirements.

Skills

Dance

Drama

Teaching

Education

Teaching qualifications and TRBWA eligibility

Job description

PLC Perth in Western Australia is one of Australia’s leading schools for girls. With an impressive academic record, extensive and successful sporting, performing arts and co-curricular programmes; this vibrant community is an exciting and rewarding place to work.

We are a Uniting Church school catering for approximately 1000 day and boarding students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12. Our campus is located in the leafy suburb of Peppermint Grove, situated between the ocean and the river.

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Job Description

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and passionate part-timeDance and Drama Teacherto join our vibrant Dance and Drama Department. The successful candidate will deliver engaging and high-quality Dance education to Senior Years’ students, facilitate Junior Years’ drama classes and the Junior Years’ Annual Concert. You will support students to develop their technical skills, creativity, confidence and appreciation of dance and drama as both an art form and means of expression, and contribute to diverse co-curricular activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging and innovative Dance and Drama programmes aligned with curriculum requirements.
• Teach students to develop a range of dance and drama techniques, styles and performance skills.
• Assess and evaluate student progress, providing constructive feedback to support ongoing development.
• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages creativity, confidence, collaboration and student participation.
• Prepare and support students for performances, productions and other Dance and Drama related events and opportunities.
• Maintain contemporary knowledge of developments in Dance and Drama education and performance.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the overall educational experience and contribute to co-curricular activities and other College events.
• Communicate effectively with students, families and staff regarding student progress and curriculum requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

• Appropriate teaching qualifications and eligibility for registration with TRBWA.
• Demonstrated experience teaching Dance and Drama across secondary year levels.
• Strong knowledge of contemporary Dance and Drama curriculum, techniques and performance practices.
• Experience teaching Dance and Drama across Junior and Senior years will be highly regarded.
• Proven ability to create engaging and inclusive learning environments that support student wellbeing and achievement.
• Strong practical Danceand Drama skills and the ability to support students across a range of abilities and experience levels.
• High-level interpersonal, student engagement and communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Experience supporting or coordinating performances, productions and co-curricular Dance and Drama activities will be well regarded.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• Strong proficiency in the use of contemporary digital technologies to support teaching and learning.

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Child Safety

PLC is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children. All applicants will be subject to screening and assessment against child safety standards as part of our recruitment process and prior to appointment.

Acknowledgement

PLC acknowledges the Whadjuk Noongar people as the traditional custodians of the land on which the College stands and pays respect to elders past and present.