Job Description
About the Role:
Calling all committed Primary Performing Arts teachers! Tradewind is partnering with a small Catholic Primary School in Hoppers Crossing to provide an exceptional Performing Arts opportunity starting from now and extending into 2025. This role entails a 4-5 day teaching position as part of the specialist team, with a contract starting in this term and continuing until the end of the year and into 2025. You'll have the chance to work with students from Foundation to year 6, with dedicated planning time alongside other specialist teachers at the school.
Key duties:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive performing arts curriculum aligned with the Australian Curriculum standards.
- Design lesson plans that incorporate a variety of performing arts disciplines, including music, drama, and dance.
- Teach students the fundamentals of performing arts, techniques, and practical skills.
- Assess student performance through observations, assignments, and practical exams and provide constructive feedback to students to help them improve their skills and understanding.
- Organise and direct school performances, concerts, and drama productions and collaborate with other teachers and staff to integrate performing arts into school events and programs.
- Maintain and organise performing arts resources, including instruments, costumes, and props and manage the budget for the performing arts program and make recommendations for resource acquisition.
Skills & Experience:
- Must have unrestricted working rights in Australia
- Current VIT registration
- Demonstrate previous experience in teaching Primary in Australia with Performing Arts favourable
- Experience working with a Catholic school advantageous
- Ability to provide contact details for two-three education-based references from within the last 5 years (student-teacher mentors are acceptable).
Offering:
- Flexible start from now- extending into 2025
- Flexible 4-5 days a week
- Scope to plan and run the Performing Arts program as part of the specialist team
- Salary ranging from $78,000-$116,000 based on proven experience
The School:
- About 460 students spanning from Foundation to Year 6
- Excellent school facilities and environment
- Designated learning Specialists, mentors, and coaches
- Abundant opportunities for professional skill development
- Collaborative team planning and supportive collegial structures
Why work with Tradewind?
The Benefits:
- Work with an organisation that is relentless in securing quality opportunities in a personalised way
- Relevant and real information about roles
- No joining fees/other fees
- Resume and Key Selection Criteria assistance
- Interview tips and preparation provided
- Professional development by two Principal mentors on a consistent basis
Tradewind Australia is a specialist, education recruitment agency and is the preferred supplier of teachers for many schools across the greater Melbourne / Victoria region. We have a strong reputation for providing high-calibre teachers with fantastic contract opportunities and helping them to pursue rewarding careers. Our aim is to cultivate an excellent ongoing relationship with you throughout your growing career.
How to apply:
To apply, follow the link provided or apply on our website
For any queries regarding the position or application process, contact the Education Permanent Team on (03) 9110-0091
TRADEWIND AUSTRALIA IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.
people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds and people with disability and lived experience to apply.
We welcome applications from people who reflect the diversity of the organisations we partner with, and the people they support.
