Dance Instructor

Australian School of Performing Arts; Sydney; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible contracts

Supportive team

Impact on kids' confidence

Job summary

Australian School of Performing Arts in Sydney is seeking casual dance instructors to join our dynamic team for 2027, delivering weekly after-school and school-hour programs across multiple Sydney schools.

You'll bring enthusiasm for dance and education, ability to work with children aged 5–11, and flexible, part-time contracts that fit around study or other commitments.

Qualifications

• Passion for performing arts and education.
• Experience in music, dance or performing arts education; dance teaching experience is a plus.
• Experience leading groups of children aged 5–11.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Valid Working with Children’s Check required.
• Education or arts qualifications are a bonus but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach weekly after-school and school-hour dance programs across Sydney.
• Deliver curriculum-aligned dance contracts in primary schools.

Skills

Passion for performing arts

Experience in music, dance or arts ed

Group leadership (5–11 yrs)

Communication skills

Education

Qualifications in education or the arts

Job description

Australian School of Performing Arts - Sydney CBD NSW

Part-time | Systematic and Regular | Casual | Sydney-wide

Do you love sharing your passion for dance with little people?

We're looking for enthusiastic, energetic and creative dance instructors to join our team atRaw Energy Dance Education (REDed)!

About Us

Founded in 1999 and now part of the Australian School of Performing Arts, REDed inspires thousands of children every year through fun, engaging extra-curricular and school-based dance programs. As home of the Australian Girls Choir, ASPA Education and REDed, ASPA's proud to be Australia's leading performing arts organisation for young people.

The Role

We're seeking casual dance instructors for 2027 to teach weekly extra-curricular dance classes (before and after school) and curriculum-aligned dance contracts in primary schools. Extra-curricular classes run year-long during term time while contracts are short-term, during school hours.

Locations

Our extra-curricular classes and in-school programs run in schools across Sydney:

• Upper North Shore - Lindfield, Wahroonga, St Ives
• North West - Meadowbank, Hunters Hill
• Eastern Suburbs - Vaucluse, Rose Bay, Bondi, Waverley, Randwick, Daceyville, Mascot
• Southern Suburbs - Oatley
• Inner West - Burwood

Join Our Instructor Talent Pool

We are also building our instructor talent pool for:

• Future contract placements
• Relief/casual cover work
• Program expansion across additional schools

What We're looking for

Successful REDed applicants will have:

• Passion for performing arts and education
• Experience (a little or a lot) in music, dance and/or performing arts education.It's desirable but not necessary to have specific dance teacher experience. You might be an aerobics teacher or gymnast, or a trained dancer with an interest in teaching.
• Experience and enjoyment leading groups of children (5-11 years)
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
• A valid Working with Children's Check (required)
• Qualifications in education or the arts are a bonus but not essential

Why Join Us?

• Flexible contracts to fit around study or other work
• Be part of a supportive, creative team
• Make a real impact on kids' confidence and wellbeing

Applications close Saturday November 14 2026; however, we will review and progress