Drama Teacher

EducationHQ; Canberra; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development funding

Barista coffee on site

Health clinic access

Student wellbeing focus

Job summary

Canberra Grammar School in Canberra's Senior School Performing Arts team seeks an energetic Drama Teacher to inspire Years 7–10. You will deliver engaging instruction, explore stories and characters, and guide practical performance opportunities.

You will contribute to pastoral care, co-curricular life, and out-of-hours commitments across the school calendar, while developing inclusive learning environments and using assessment data to drive progress.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to teach Drama to Years 7–10 across a range of abilities.
• Experience with assessment and data to inform learning.
• Commitment to pastoral care and co-curricular engagement.
• Current ACT Teacher Quality Institute registration and WWVP required.

Responsibilities

• Teach Drama to Years 7–10 with engaging, student-centred approaches.
• Contribute to pastoral care through the House system and school wellbeing initiatives.
• Lead or participate in co-curricular producing, performances, festivals or Drama-related activities.
• Support enrichment opportunities and student growth beyond the classroom.

Skills

Drama instruction

Classroom management

IB MYP experience

Differentiated instruction

Education

Bachelor of Education

Postgraduate Drama studies

Job description

• Join a vibrant, creative and collaborative Performing Arts team
• Parental leave contract commencing Term 1, 2027
• Inspire students across Years 7-10 to build confidence, creativity and a love of performance

About the Role

Canberra Grammar School is seeking an energetic and inspiring Drama Teacher to join our Senior School Performing Arts team.

This is an exciting opportunity to bring stories, characters and ideas to life for students in Years 7-10. Through engaging classroom experiences and practical performance opportunities, you will encourage students to take creative risks, develop their dramatic skills and discover the confidence to express themselves.

Whether you are an experienced educator or an emerging teacher with strong potential, you will be welcomed into a knowledgeable, enthusiastic and collaborative team committed to outstanding teaching and learning.

Teaching at CGS extends beyond the classroom. Our teachers know their students as individuals, contribute to pastoral care through the Student House system and participate in the broader co-curricular and community life of the School. The position therefore includes teaching, pastoral and co-curricular responsibilities, with some out-of-hours commitments across the School calendar.

About You

• Strong subject knowledge and the ability to deliver engaging Drama programs across Years 7-10
• A demonstrated capacity to teach students across a broad range of ages, abilities and learning needs
• The ability to create an inclusive and supportive environment in which students feel confident to perform, experiment and grow
• Effective use of assessment, feedback and student data to advance learning
• A genuine commitment to pastoral care, co-curricular engagement and the broader life of the School
• Excellent written and spoken English, strong interpersonal skills and confidence using technology to support learning.
• Experience with the IB Middle Years Programme or other recognised curriculum pathways
• Experience contributing to productions, performances, festivals or other co-curricular Performing Arts activities
• Experience supporting enrichment, competition or extension opportunities
• Postgraduate qualifications or further study in Drama, Performing Arts or education

We are looking for someone who demonstrates:

• A genuine passion for Drama and the ability to inspire that passion in students
• Creativity, energy and a willingness to bring fresh ideas to the classroom
• Dedication to the wellbeing, formation and growth of every young person
• A commitment to inclusive excellence and a belief that every student can develop and succeed
• High professional standards, sound judgement and a collaborative, reflective approach.

All teachers at CGS are required to hold:

• a relevant tertiary degree and recognised teaching qualification
• current ACT Teacher Quality Institute registration and a valid WWVP
• a current National Police Check and full working rights in Australia

Benefits for You

As a CGS team member, you will have access to a range of benefits, including:

• A highly competitive salary
• Staff recognition awards and generous professional development funding
• Attractive salary packaging arrangements
• Complimentary daily barista-made coffee
• Delicious daily morning tea and discounted lunches
• Access to our onsite health clinic and annual influenza vaccinations
• Confidential, 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Working at CGS

At Canberra Grammar School, teachers are trusted as professionals, supported to grow and encouraged to bring ambition, creativity and fresh thinking to their practice.

You will join a diverse and forward-thinking educational community where academic excellence, creativity and student wellbeing are equally valued. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with passionate colleagues, contribute to the vibrant life of the School and help students discover the confidence and joy that come from performance.

Applications will be assessed as they are received, and the vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

Canberra Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will undergo child-safety screening and recruitment checks in accordance with the School’s Child Safe policies.