Dance Instructor

Martian Logic Pty; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Cathedral School in Townsville seeks a passionate Dance Instructor to lead dance programs across jazz, ballet, contemporary and hip hop. You’ll choreograph routines, direct school dance troupes and prepare students for concerts and eisteddfods, with classes before and after school.

The role requires a Certificate IV in Dance (or equivalent), a current Blue Card and First Aid/CPR. Experience with ADA/RAD exams is valued, and you’ll collaborate with the Music Department in a vibrant

Qualifications

• Plan, develop and deliver age- and skill-appropriate dance programs.
• Teach a variety of dance styles (jazz, ballet, contemporary, hip hop).
• Choreograph routines and prepare students for concerts and festivals.
• Direct and conduct school dance troupes.
• Maintain safe practice and document progress.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and deliver age- and skill-appropriate dance programs for individuals and groups.
• Teach a variety of contemporary and traditional dance styles.
• Choreograph routines and prepare students for concerts, eisteddfods, and performances.
• Direct and conduct school dance troupes.
• Create a safe, positive learning environment and report student progress.

Skills

Dance instruction

Choreography

Student engagement

Time management

Education

Certificate IV in Dance

Blue Card (Qld Working with Children)

First Aid and CPR

Job description

Do you love inspiring young dancers to build confidence, develop their skills and experience the joy of performing?

The Cathedral School is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Dance Instructor to join our vibrant extracurricular program. This part-time, term-time position offers the opportunity to work with students across a range of ages and abilities, delivering engaging dance programs and preparing students for performances throughout the year.

About the Role

As our Dance Instructor, you will plan and deliver engaging dance programs for students in jazz, ballet, contemporary and hip hop, catering for students from introductory and recreational levels through to those wishing to take their dancing more seriously.

You will also direct and conduct school dance troupes, choreograph routines, and prepare students for concerts, eisteddfods, cultural festivals and other performances throughout the year. Classes are generally conducted before and after school.

In This Role You Will:

• Plan, develop and deliver age and skill-appropriate dance programs for individual students and groups.
• Teach a variety of contemporary and traditional dance styles.
• Choreograph routines and prepare students for concerts, eisteddfods and other performances.
• Direct and conduct school dance troupes.
• Create a safe, positive and nurturing environment in which students can develop their skills and confidence.
• Assess, record and report on student progress as required.
• Maintain appropriate teaching resources, equipment and student records.
• Build positive relationships with students and liaise with parents as required.
• Work collaboratively with the Music Department to support the smooth operation of the School's dance program.
• Participate in concerts, eisteddfods, performance evenings, professional development and other School activities as required.

Professional Expectations

You will be expected to provide a positive example for students, maintain appropriate confidentiality and treat every child with dignity and respect. The role also requires awareness of students' individual and additional needs and differences, together with a commitment to safe dance practice, child safety and workplace health and safety requirements.

You’ll Bring

We are looking for someone who:

• Genuinely enjoys working with children and young people and appreciates individual differences in ability, need and learning style.
• Can confidently teach a variety of contemporary and traditional dance styles.
• Has a thorough understanding of safe dance practice and age and skill-appropriate activities.
• Can structure engaging and appropriate dance lessons.
• Has strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Is proactive, organised and able to manage their time effectively.
• Demonstrates sound behaviour management skills.
• Can work collaboratively as part of a team.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Certificate IV in Dance, or equivalent skills and experience. The position description allows experienced Dance Instructors without formal qualifications to be considered where their skills and experience are deemed equivalent.
• Current Queensland Working with Children Blue Card.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Experience preparing students for external dance examinations such as ADA or RAD will be highly regarded.
• Experience preparing students for external Certificate II, III or IV Dance qualifications will also be highly regarded.

Why Join Cathedral?

The Cathedral School is a co-educational Anglican school educating students from Early Childhood through to Year 12, with a strong commitment to challenging and inspiring students to explore, learn and grow.

As our Dance Instructor, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic extracurricular program and create memorable learning and performance experiences for students across the School.

All staff at Cathedral are expected to support the philosophies of the School. Applicants must either hold or be able to obtain a current Blue Card and will be subject to blue card screening, referee checks, identification verification and required disclosures relevant to their eligibility to engage in activities involving children and young people.