Dance Teacher (2027)

St Mary Star Of The Sea College; Wollongong City Council; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

St Mary Star Of The Sea College is seeking a part-time Dance Teacher to deliver a contemporary education for stages 4–6 in Dance, aligned with the NSW curriculum and Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.

You will plan, teach Thursdays and Fridays, and contribute to a vibrant girls’ Catholic college community, emphasising faith, leadership, and student growth within the Good Samaritan/Benedictine tradition.

Qualifications

• Recognised secondary teaching qualification with NSW NESA accreditation.
• Strong knowledge of the NSW curriculum for Stages 4–6 Dance.
• Experience teaching Religious Education is advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver holistic education engaging students.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong digital literacy and technology use in teaching.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver contemporary dance programs aligned to syllabus.
• Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support student learning and wellbeing.
• Contribute to the Catholic education mission and school community.

Skills

Dance education

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Digital literacy

Curriculum planning

Education

Teaching qualification (NSW) for secondary (Stages 4-6) NESA Accreditation

Job description

Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time (0.40 FTE)

Applications Close: 1 November 2026

Join our talented performing arts faculty! Temporary part-time opportunity for 2027, working Thursdays and Fridays.

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 culturally 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 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 .

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 Dance Teacher provides a contemporary education to students in 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.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Secondary
Gender: Girl

1102 Students
98 TeachingStaff
43 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

Offers VET

For 152 years St Mary's has been forming young women in the tradition of the Sisters of the Good Samaritan. We are 'born for higher things'.