Dance Teacher (0.8/0.86 FTE)

Select Aust Sydney; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Evening rehearsals

12-month fixed-term

World-class facilities

Staff wellbeing

Job summary

Randstad Education is partnering with an esteemed Independent Anglican girls' school in Melbourne's inner south-east to recruit a Dance and Drama Teacher for a 12-month fixed-term contract (0.80 - 0.86 FTE). The role focuses on delivering dynamic Dance and Drama across year levels, directing original choreography for major productions, and leading the co-curricular Dance Club.

The successful candidate will hold VIT registration and qualifications in Dance or Performing Arts, with proven

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) and relevant tertiary qualifications in Dance, Performing Arts, or Secondary Education.
• Choreographic expertise demonstrated with youth, secondary, or musical theatre productions, with a portfolio or evidence of versatility across dance styles.
• Ability to teach both Dance and Drama, balancing technique with student-centered pedagogy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver dynamic Dance and Drama lessons across primary and secondary levels.
• Direct original choreography for flagship school productions and manage rehearsals.
• Lead the co-curricular Dance Club and foster an inclusive, high-energy studio environment.
• Collaborate with the Performing Arts faculty to design interdisciplinary productions and participate in weekly meetings.

Skills

Dance

Drama

Education

VIT registration

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

The School Randstad Education is partnering with an esteemed Independent Anglican girls' school located in Melbourne's inner south-east. We are seeking an inspiring, creative, and passionate Dance and Drama Teacher for a 12-month fixed-term contract (0.80 - 0.86 FTE), commencing for the school year as a Long Service Leave replacement. This school is renowned for its rich heritage, academic excellence, and flourishing performing arts culture, empowering young women to become confident, ethical, and creative leaders. Operating within an innovative framework that celebrates holistic development, the school offers world-class studio and theatre facilities, an engaged student cohort, and a collegiate, highly supportive faculty.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an imaginative performing arts educator to lead choreography and major stage productions within a prestigious, values-driven learning community. The role focuses on delivering dynamic Dance and Drama across primary and secondary levels, directing original choreography for flagship school productions, and fostering artistic expression through the co-curricular Dance Club.

Curriculum

Deliver engaging, technique-driven Dance and Drama lessons across classroom cohorts, fostering expressive confidence, movement technique, and theatrical appreciation.

Choreography & Production

Spearhead original choreography across varied dance genres and support stage management for major school productions, including scheduled rehearsals (Monday and Wednesday until 6:00 pm) and weekend production intensives (approx. 6 Sundays per semester).

Engagement

Direct the co-curricular Dance Club, cultivating an inclusive, high-energy studio environment where students of diverse skill levels feel challenged, empowered, and motivated.

Collaboration

Work closely with an accomplished Performing Arts faculty to design interdisciplinary productions and actively participate in weekly collegiate meetings (Tuesdays until 5:00 pm).

Successful Candidate Profile Qualifications

• Current registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) and relevant tertiary qualifications in Dance, Performing Arts, or Secondary Education.
• Choreographic Expertise : Demonstrated experience choreographing for youth, secondary, or musical theatre productions, with evidence or a portfolio showcasing versatility across a range of dance styles.
• Pedagogy & Versatility : Proven ability to teach both Dance and Drama, balancing technical rigour with supportive, student-centred instruction.
• Attributes : Highly organised, collaborative, and adaptable, with a genuine commitment to supporting the school's Anglican ethos and girl-centred educational philosophy.

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: Evening rehearsals and weekend production commitments are built directly into your schedule, with approximately 15-18 periods allocated for off-site time during the timetable cycle.
• Certainty : A secure, structured 12-month fixed-term contract (0.80 - 0.86 FTE) covering.
• Long Service Leave.
• World-Class Facilities : Teach and stage productions in purpose-built dance studios and state-of-the-art theatrical performance spaces with dedicated technical support.
• Culture & Community : Join a supportive, forward-thinking performing arts department that actively champions creative autonomy and teacher wellbeing.

Safeguarding Children & Young People

Randstad Education is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. We take steps to achieve this through our candidate application process. All Applicants are required to provide a valid state based

Working with Children's Check which is thoroughly screened. In some circumstances, a Federal Police Check and an International Police Clearance is also required. Your consultant will be able to advise if this is applicable to you.

Lastly, references are conducted in relation to the applicant's interactions with children using an online platform that has an inbuilt fraud alert. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people.