Performing Arts Teacher

Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn; Australian Capital Territory; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 142,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive Catalyst professional growth

Curriculum resources for high-impact教学

24 weeks paid parental leave

Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave

Professional development support

FLOURISH Wellbeing Program

Inter-school transfers within Archdioc

Job summary

Holy Family Primary School is seeking a Performing Arts Teacher on a two-day-per-week job-share basis, to deliver Music, Dance and Drama for Kindergarten to Year 6. The role focuses on engaging, inclusive learning that fosters creativity and self-expression in a Catholic education setting.

This temporary appointment supports a leave arrangement with emphasis on collaboration, school performances, liturgies and community events within the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Teaching/Education or Master of Teaching.
• ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) clearance.
• ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registration.
• Accreditation in accordance with Work Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policy.

Responsibilities

• Teach Kindergarten to Year 6 for two days per week in Music, Dance and Drama.
• Plan and deliver engaging, high-quality learning experiences fostering creativity, confidence, self-expression and a love of the arts.
• Create an inclusive, supportive learning environment and contribute to school performances, liturgies and community events.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure a cohesive Performing Arts program that reflects Catholic education values.

Education

Bachelor of Teaching/Education

Master of Teaching

Job description

Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time

Applications Close: 13 November 2026

Create engaging and inclusive learning experiences that support academic, social and emotional growth, using effective teaching, assessment and feedback practices while working collaboratively with families and colleagues to support student success.

Salary Range: $94,596to $141,638 full-time equivalent plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service
Employment Status: Part-time | 30.40 hours per fortnight | 12-month contract
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: Monday, 25 January 2620, Term One

About Holy Family Primary School

Holy Family Primary School is a welcoming Catholic community located in the heart of South Tuggeranong. Our school is dedicated to nurturing the academic, emotional, and social development of every child. We strive to inspire students through quality teaching, strong values, and a deep sense of belonging within our community. We value collaboration, professional growth, and a shared commitment to excellence in education.

About the Role

At Holy Family School, the Performing Arts Teacher works collaboratively as part of a job-share arrangement, teaching students from Kindergarten to Year 6 for two days per week. This role is responsible for planning and delivering engaging and high-quality learning experiences in Music, Dance and Drama that foster creativity, confidence, self-expression and a love of the arts. The successful applicant will create an inclusive and supportive learning environment, contribute to school performances, liturgies and community events, and work in partnership with colleagues to ensure a cohesive and enriching Performing Arts program that reflects the values and mission of Catholic education.

This appointment is temporary to replace an employee who is on leave or secondment.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program, Catalyst
• Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high-impact teaching practice
• 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
• Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)
• Support for professional development and study opportunities
• Access to the FLOURISH Wellbeing Program offering a range of benefits and offers, traditional counselling and holistic wellbeing services
• Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choices

Qualifications and Eligibility

• Bachelor of Teaching/Education or Master of Teaching
• ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) clearance
• ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registration
• Accreditation in accordance with Work Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policy

Application Process

This position involves working with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment.

Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CACGEL) is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces and welcomes applications from candidates of all diversity groups to support schools and early learning centres to deliver quality education outcomes for students.

For further information about the School please visit the website. Information about the CACGELcan be accessed here .

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Primary
Gender: Coed

654 Students
42 TeachingStaff
17 Non-Teaching Staff

Holy Family Primary School was opened in 1985 and is situated in Castleton Crescent Gowrie, in the Parish of Corpus Christi. There are three primary schools within the parish, inlcuding St Francis of Assisi, located in Calwell and St Clare of Assisi, Conder. St Mary MacKillop College (Years 7-12) in Waniassa and Isabella Plains enables parents a Catholic high school pathway for their children