Drama Teacher

Oakhill College; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Aquatic centre access

Paid parental leave

Long service leave

Professional development budget

Annual flu vaccinations

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Oakhill College is seeking a Drama Teacher to foster students' creativity, confidence and appreciation of the performing arts. You will deliver Drama across Stages 4 to 6 and may teach an additional subject, preferably HSIE or Religion, while upholding Catholic values and safeguarding standards.

Join a supportive, collaborative environment with ongoing professional development and opportunities to lead theatrical productions and curriculum development aligned with NSW higher standards.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Education and NESA accreditation.
• Ability to teach Drama across Stages 4–6 and an additional subject (HSIE or Religion) is preferred.
• Commitment to Catholic education and safeguarding standards.

Responsibilities

• Teach Drama across Stages 4–6 with engaging, innovative programs.
• Plan and deliver theatrical productions and assessments.
• Assess, monitor and report student progress and achievement.
• Develop curriculum programs and assessments across stages; differentiate instruction.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support learning and school initiatives.
• Implemented new syllabus and curriculum requirements; create inclusive, safe learning environments.

Skills

Drama teaching

Stage 4–6 teaching

Creative planning

Assessment & feedback

Collaborative teaching

Education

Teaching qualification (Education)

NESA accreditation

Job description

Oakhill College is an Independent Catholic Secondary School in the Lasallian tradition, located in Castle Hill, NSW. The College has an enrolment of approximately 2,250 students, with boys in Years 7 to 10 and a co-educational setting in Years 11 and 12. Oakhill offers a wide range of subject choices and extra-curricular activities, fostering the holistic development of each student.

Enriched by the core values of Lasallian education, Oakhill College supports high school students to understand and celebrate the Catholic faith. We aim to provide a curriculum which inspires, motivates and challenges students to maximise their potential. We understand that no two children are the same, and we nurture and celebrate their gifts, whatever form they may take.

Why Oakhill College?

The College is dedicated to delivering innovative, high-quality teaching and learning, supported by outstanding facilities and resources. Staff benefit from a dynamic, collaborative, and supportive team environment that values community, academic excellence, pastoral care, and ongoing professional development.

We are committed to supporting the wellbeing, development and career progression of our staff. Employee benefits include discounted gym memberships through Fitness Passport, access to the College aquatic centre, paid parental leave and generous portable long service leave across participating Catholic schools. Staff also benefit from a strong culture of professional learning, with a generous professional development budget supporting both in-school and external training opportunities. Additional benefits include annual flu vaccinations and access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

The role

The College is seeking a Drama Teacher to play a vital role in fostering students creativity, confidence, communication skills, and appreciation of the performing arts. Working with students across Stages 4 to 6, the successful applicant will deliver engaging and innovative Drama programs that inspire a love of theatre and performance. The ability to teach and additional subject is essential, preferably HSIE or Religion.

In addition to holding a tertiary qualification in Education and NESA accreditation, the successful candidates will be able to:

• Teach Drama across Stages 4 to 6, fostering student engagement and creative expression.
• Demonstrated involvement in planning and delivering theatrical productions.
• Assess, monitor, provide feedback on, and report student progress and achievement.
• Develop and implement curriculum programs and assessments across a range of stages (preferred but not essential).
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues to support student learning and College wide initiatives.
• Confidently implement new syllabus and curriculum requirements.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Use contemporary pedagogical practices, differentiated teaching strategies, and innovative resources to maximise student engagement and outcomes.

The successful candidates will:

• Hold current and unrestricted working rights in Australia.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to the mission and values of Catholic education.
• Uphold the College's safeguarding standards and child protection policies and procedures.
• Teach with excellence, professionalism, and dedication to student success.
• Support and promote the Lasallian ethos and traditions of the College.
• Commit to ongoing professional learning and continuous improvement.
• Contribute as an innovative, collaborative, and engaging member of the College community.
• Build positive and respectful relationships with both male and female students, with an understanding of the educational needs and developmental stages of boys, particularly in Stages 4-6.
• The ability to teach an additional subject, preferably HSIE or Religion

Oakhill College is committed to child safety and Safeguarding Standards and the health, safety and wellbeing of our students, staff, and school community. You can access the College’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement here.

This role is classified as child-related and therefore requires a NSW Working with Children Check prior to commencement of employment.

Additional rigorous checks conducted prior to confirmation of employment include National Police Check, references, background, identity, work rights, and statutory checks.