Junior School Performing Arts Teacher

Nambour Christian College; Nambour; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite gym with membership discount

Free annual flu vaccinations

Salary packaging and staff discounts (

Job summary

Nambour Christian College invites a passionate Performing Arts teacher to join the Junior School on a part-time, 24 hours per week Fixed Term contract for 2027. You will teach Music, Dance and Drama to Prep–Year 6, nurturing creativity, confidence and self-expression in a caring Christian environment.

You’ll support school events such as assemblies, performances and celebrations, and contribute to the broader Performing Arts program while modelling Biblical principles and a love of learning for

Qualifications

• Qualified Performing Arts teacher with current Queensland Teacher Registration.
• First Aid Certificate required.
• Ability to teach Music, Dance and Drama to Prep–Year 6.
• Commitment to Christian education and values.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Music, Dance and Drama across Prep–Year 6.
• Create engaging lessons that nurture creativity and confidence.
• Support school events: assemblies, Grandparents Day, performances.
• Coordinate Junior School items for Presentation Night and Celebration Play.
• Contribute to the broader Performing Arts program and resources.

Skills

Performing Arts teaching

Music/Dance/Drama

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Queensland Teacher Registration

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Are you a passionate and experienced Performing Arts teacher with a heart for inspiring creativity in young learners? Do you have the desire and skills to provide exceptional Music, Dance and Drama education in a caring, stimulating, and supportive environment where every student can flourish? If so, we'd love to hear from you! We welcome applications from qualified candidates to teach Performing Arts in our Junior School, part-time, 24 hours per week, on a one-year Fixed Term contract commencing January 2027.

Our College:

Nambour Christian College (NCC) is an outstanding co-educational, inter-denominational Prep to Year 12 Christian School located in the heartland of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland. NCC invests in the education of over 1300 students through our dedicated sub schools: Junior (P-6), Middle (7-9) and Senior (10-12). The mission of NCC is to provide a secure and supportive Christ‑centred learning community, where a commitment to excellence, creativity and service is encouraged and modelled.

The College also has a commitment to, and a reputation for, providing a supportive environment for professional development and personal growth of staff. As a staff member at NCC, you can expect to enjoy a strong faith community, regular times of devotion, and outstanding facilities and gardens, all in a unique rainforest setting. Nambour Christian College is a thriving workplace where staff are empowered to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful difference.

About the role:

We are seeking a passionate and suitably qualified Performing Arts Teacher to join our Junior School team on a part‑time (24 hours per week), one‑year Fixed Term contract for the 2027 academic year. This role involves teaching Music, Dance and Drama across Prep to Year 6, nurturing creativity, imagination, and performance skills while helping students develop confidence in self‑expression and a lifelong appreciation of the performing arts.

The successful candidate will create rich and engaging learning experiences that allow students to sing, perform, compose, dance, and connect with a variety of music, drama and movement. They will also contribute to the broader life of the College by supporting events such as Assemblies, Grandparents Day, Performing Arts concerts and Celebration Afternoons, coordinating Junior School performance items for Presentation Night and the Celebration Play, and developing opportunities that extend students' learning beyond the classroom.

Committed to Christian education, the successful candidate will foster a supportive and inspiring learning environment where every child is encouraged to explore their God‑given gifts and flourish in all areas of development.

About You:

At NCC, our Junior School teachers are dedicated to inspiring, guiding, and empowering students to reach their full potential: intellectually, emotionally, socially, physically, and spiritually.

You are a skilled and enthusiastic Performing Arts teacher with a heart for young learners. You teach Music, Dance and Drama from Prep to Year 6 with confidence, designing engaging lessons that build students' imagination, performance skills and self‑expression.

An effective communicator, you build positive relationships with students, families and colleagues and work well as part of a team. You meet the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and hold (or are eligible to obtain) current Queensland Teacher Registration and a First Aid Certificate.

With a strong personal faith and commitment to the Mission and Vision of Nambour Christian College, you show genuine Christian care for students and integrate Biblical principles into your teaching, building a classroom culture of curiosity, excellence and faith. You are also keen to contribute to the wider Performing Arts program, from caring for resources to supporting school events, performances and interest groups.

About Us:

• Friendly, welcoming and supportive team that share Christian values
• Salary as set out in the NCC Enterprise Agreement
• Onsite Gym offering Membership discount to employees
• Free Annual Flu Vaccinations
• Salary packaging and staff discount on NCC school fees as per NCC EA

The College’s practices are based on Biblical Christian principles and values. We seek committed Christians who have a passion to teach, model, guide and nurture our students, and who will proactively contribute to and participate in the spiritual life of the College.

Nambour Christian College is a child‑safe organisation. Appropriate screening and background checks apply to all appointments.