Senior Dance Teacher

Nova City Ballet Pty Ltd; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual to permanent pathway

Beautiful facilities

Supportive teaching team

Job summary

Nova City Ballet Pty Ltd in New Lambton, NSW, is seeking an experienced Senior Dance Teacher to join our team. The role starts on a casual basis, with the intention of moving into a permanent position for the right person.

You will teach classical ballet, contemporary, lyrical, musical theatre and/or jazz across junior to senior levels. Plan engaging classes, coach for exams, competitions and performances, choreograph and rehearse for the end of year concert, and provide constructive feedback.

Qualifications

• Substantial dance teaching experience in one or more styles, including with senior students.
• Recognised teaching qualification, e.g. Bachelor of Dance Education or similar; RAD RTS, ATOD, Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and/or Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management.
• Sound knowledge of safe dance practice and age-appropriate training.
• A professional performance background is highly regarded.
• An encouraging, organised and reliable approach, with high standards and genuine care for your students.
• A NSW Working With Children Check, or willingness to obtain one before you start.
• Availability for shifts on weekday mornings, afternoons, evenings and Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging dance classes in your specialist styles across all levels.
• Coach students for exams, competitions and performances.
• Choreograph and rehearse students for our end of year concert and other performances.
• Give clear, constructive feedback and track each student's progress.
• Work closely with our experienced teaching team to keep standards consistent across the school.
• Contribute to a safe, positive and inclusive studio culture.
• Communicate warmly and professionally with students and families.

Skills

Dance teaching

Professional communication

Organised

Education

Bachelor of Dance Education or RAD RTS/ATOD/Cert IV in Dance Teaching and Management

Job description

Nova City Ballet Pty Ltd - New Lambton NSW

Nova City Ballet is a large-scale performing arts training school in New Lambton, offering dance tuition in all styles to students of all ages. Our four studios and professional standard facilities give every dancer an inspiring place to train, from their very first class onwards.

We are proud of our experienced teaching team, and we pair technical excellence with artistic growth while caring for each dancer as a whole person.

The role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Dance Teacher to join our team. The role will start on a casual basis, with the intention of moving into a permanent position for the right person.

You will teach classical ballet, contemporary, lyrical, musical theatre and/or jazz across junior, intermediate and senior levels, helping our students build strong technique, artistry and confidence in a supportive and professional environment.

What you'll do

Plan and deliver engaging dance classes in your specialist styles across all levels.

Coach students for exams, competitions and performances.

Choreograph and rehearse students for our end of year concert and other performances.

Give clear, constructive feedback and track each student's progress.

Work closely with our experienced teaching team to keep standards consistent across the school.

Contribute to a safe, positive and inclusive studio culture.

Communicate warmly and professionally with students and families.

About you

Substantial dance teaching experience in one or more of our styles, including with senior students.

Recognised teaching qualification, e.g. Bachelor of Dance Education or similar; RAD RTS, ATOD, Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and/or Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management.

Sound knowledge of safe dance practice and age-appropriate training.

A professional performance background is highly regarded.

An encouraging, organised and reliable approach, with high standards and genuine care for your students.

A current NSW Working With Children Check, or willingness to obtain one before you start.

Availability for shifts on weekday mornings, afternoons, evenings and Saturdays.

What we offer

$40 to $60 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications).

A pathway from casual to a permanent position.

Beautiful, purpose-built facilities designed for serious training.

A supportive, collaborative team of experienced teachers.