Drama Teacher

Seymour College; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Seymour College invites a passionate Drama Teacher to join the Performing Arts team on a permanent basis. The role offers flexibility between 0.6 to 1.0 FTE depending on second teaching area, teaching Drama to Middle and Senior Years.

Commencing in Term 1, 2027, the successful candidate will deliver programs across Years 7–12, differentiate instruction, foster wellbeing, collaborate on curriculum, and contribute to productions and co-curricular activities.

Qualifications

• Qualified and registered teacher in SA.
• Experience teaching Drama to Years 7–12.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues and families.
• Collaborative approach to professional learning and growth.
• Understanding of educational and wellbeing needs of adolescent girls.

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.
• Foster a positive, inclusive and productive learning environment.
• Support student wellbeing through positive relationships with students and families.
• Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Utilise contemporary pedagogical practices and technologies to enhance learning.
• Contribute to productions, performances and co-curricular programs.

Skills

Drama instruction

Differentiation

Classroom management

Student wellbeing

Collaboration

Communication

Girls education

Education

Teaching qualifications

South Australia Teaching Registration

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 8 October 2026

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.

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.

Affiliation: None
Teaching Level: Combined
Gender: Girl

600 Students
120 TeachingStaff
250 Non-Teaching Staff