Dance Teacher

St Mary Star of the Sea; Wollongong City Council; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Community focus

Job summary

St Mary Star of the Sea College invites applications for a temporary part-time Dance Teacher commencing January 2027. The role requires teaching secondary Dance (Stages 4-6) under the NSW curriculum, with accreditation by NESA, and a focus on delivering contemporary education aligned with the school’s Catholic values.

The position is 0.4 FTE, Thursdays and Fridays, for a 12-month term, with a strong emphasis on student engagement, collaboration, and professional development within a supportive

Qualifications

• Recognised teaching qualification for secondary school Stages 4-6 with NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) Accreditation.
• Strong knowledge of the NSW curriculum and ability to teach Stages 4 to 6 Dance.
• Experience with Religious Education is advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to engage diverse students and foster inclusive learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a contemporary education in line with the syllabus and Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.
• Plan, prepare and teach programs to achieve specified student outcomes.

Education

Secondary teaching qualification with NSW Accreditation (Stages 4-6, NESA)

Job description

Contract type:Temporary part-time 0.4 FTE, Thursdays and Fridays

(12 month contract for 2027)

Commencement:25 January 2027

St Mary Star of the Sea College is a Catholic Girls' Secondary School in the Good Samaritan tradition, which recognises and respects the dignity and individuality of each person within our diverse community. We strive to develop each student's capabilities through a variety of high-quality learning experiences while promoting the freedom and love of learning. We are deeply committed to amplifying the voice and the gifts of young women to enable them to be and to achieve their best and to claim their roles as leaders of the future. We are equally deeply committed to equipping our students with the skills and the confidence to ensure their agency and advocacy over their lives and their relationships. All members of staff have a responsibility to foster in their students and in their colleagues the rich tradition of Catholic values and education in the Good Samaritan/Benedictine tradition.

As a community of faith, Good Samaritan Education (GSE) is deeply rooted in the Benedictine spirituality gifted to us by the Congregation of the Sisters of the good Samaritan. The Rule of Benedict, written over 1500 years ago and lived by the Sisters for over 150 years in Australia, underpins GSE's commitment to the ministry of Catholic education. This commitment is further inspired by the Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-27) and gives witness through the engagement of the schools with the ministries and works of the sisters.
As a member of College of Good Samaritan Education, St Mary Star of the Sea College continues to be guided by the Good Samaritan Philosophy of Education and shaped by its commitment to the values of our spiritual tradition, including stewardship, mutuality, prayer, hospitality, humility, discernment, justice and peace. We are committed to the statement on The Voice and Experience of Women in Leadership .

Applications are now invited for a temporary part-time Dance Teacher, commencing in January 2027.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE WORKING WITH US!

• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• A sense of belonging with a strong focus on community
• Strong commitment to personal growth and development with exceptional professional development opportunities for teachers at all stages of their career
• Creating genuine impact and making a difference to our inspiring and dedicated students

THE OPPORTUNITY:

The Teacher provides a contemporary education to students in accordance with the appropriate syllabus and the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers. This includes the planning, preparation and teaching of programs to achieve specific student outcomes.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Recognised teaching qualification, approved for teaching secondary school (Stages 4-6) with NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) Accreditation
  
• Strong knowledge of the NSW curriculum with demonstrated ability to teach Stages 4 to 6 Dance.
• Experience teaching Religious Education advantageous.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the holistic approach to education which challenges the creativity, initiative and ability of each student.
• Demonstrated outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, critical analysis and problemsolving skills with the ability to work collaboratively and respectfully in a team environment.
• Experience with demonstrated high standard of competency and proficiency as a classroom teacher, with the ability to structure lessons that meet the individual physical, social and intellectual development needs of students.
• Understanding of and commitment to the mission and purpose of an all-girl Catholic College embracing the Good Samaritan and Benedictine tradition.
• Strong digital literacy with the ability and willingness to engage with a variety of technologies.

Child protection legislation requires the successful applicant to supply a valid Working with Children Check.

Enquiries to the People and Culture team on 02 4228 6011 or [e-mail].