Drama Teacher

Elmo; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Seymour College is seeking an enthusiastic Drama Teacher to join our Performing Arts team in South Australia. This permanent position offers flexibility between 0.6 to 1.0 FTE, dependant on second teaching area, and will involve teaching Drama across the Middle and Senior Years.

Commencing in Term 1, 2027, the successful applicant will deliver engaging Drama programs across Years 7-12, inspiring students to develop creativity, communication, collaboration and performance skills.

Qualifications

• Relevant teaching qualifications and current registration with the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia.
• Experience teaching Drama across middle and/or senior years.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues and families.
• Collaborative approach and commitment to professional learning and growth.
• Understanding of adolescent girls' educational and wellbeing needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and high-quality Drama programs across Years 7-12.
• Inspire students to develop creativity, communication, collaboration and performance skills.
• Plan, assess and report on student learning in line with College expectations.
• Differentiate teaching to support diverse learning needs, strengths and interests.
• Foster a positive, inclusive and productive learning environment.
• Support student wellbeing through positive and respectful relationships with students and families.
• Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Utilise contemporary pedagogical practices and technologies to enhance student learning.
• Contribute to productions, performances and co-curricular programs.

Skills

Teaching qualifications

Registration

Drama teaching

Classroom management

Communication skills

Relationship building

Collaboration

Student wellbeing

Education

Teachers Registration Board of SA registration

Teaching qualification

Job description

Location: Seymour College, South Australia

Job Category: Other

About Seymour:

Seymour College is a leading independent girls’ school with an established reputation for academic excellence and a commitment to helping students reach their potential. Our vision is to develop young women of strength, optimism and justice, confident for the future. Our aim is to inspire within each student a passion for life-long learning, a celebration of community and a quest for personal excellence.

Job Description

About the role:

Seymour College is seeking an enthusiastic and capable Drama Teacher to join our Performing Arts team. This permanent position offers flexibility between 0.6 to 1.0 FTE, dependant on second teaching area, and will involve teaching Drama across the Middle and Senior Years.

Commencing in Term 1, 2027, the successful applicant will:

• Deliver engaging and high-quality Drama programs across Years 7-12.
• Inspire students to develop creativity, communication, collaboration and performance skills.
• Plan, assess and report on student learning in line with College expectations.
• Differentiate teaching to support the diverse learning needs, strengths and interests of students.
• Foster a positive, inclusive and productive learning environment.
• Support student wellbeing through positive and respectful relationships with students and families.
• Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Utilise contemporary pedagogical practices and technologies to enhance student learning.
• Contribute to productions, performances and co-curricular programs.

Desired Skills and Experience

About you:

As the successful applicant, you will demonstrate:

• Relevant teaching qualifications and current registration with the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia.
• Experience teaching Drama across middle and/or senior years.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• The ability to build positive and productive relationships with students, colleagues and families.
• A collaborative approach and commitment to professional learning and growth.
• An understanding of the educational and wellbeing needs of adolescent girls.

Information provided by applicants will be subject to the Seymour College Privacy Policy which is available to view on the College website.Seymour College is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people through the prevention, identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect. All candidates for roles at the College are subject to thorough screening and assessment to determine suitability and support of child safety. All employees, volunteers and visitors are expected to model and encourage behaviour that upholds the dignity and protection of students from harm. In applying for this role, you are asserting the accuracy and integrity of your application, including the complete disclosure of any matter that may be inconsistent with the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, or bring the College into disrepute.