Job Description
About the Role:
Are you passionate about Performing Arts and inspiring creativity in young minds? A fantastic opportunity has opened for a Secondary Performing Arts Teacher to join a thriving school community in 2025.
Teach Years 7-9 in a vibrant and supportive environment that champions artistic expression and student growth. Work closely with an innovative team, crafting engaging performances and fostering a love for the arts. The school boasts modern facilities, a commitment to professional development, and a strong focus on student voice and collaboration.
Whether you're a seasoned educator or a graduate ready to take centre stage in your teaching career, this role offers a chance to shape the next generation of performers and creatives. Be part of a community where creativity and learning take centre stage!
Key duties:
- Design and implement lesson plans that align with the Victorian Curriculum, focusing on various aspects of performing arts such as music, drama, dance, and media arts.
- Assess students' performance through formative and summative assessments, providing constructive feedback, and preparing reports to communicate student progress to parents and guardians.
- Foster a creative and inclusive classroom environment that encourages student participation and expression.
- Organise and direct school plays, musicals, concerts, and other performances, often working outside regular school hours.
- Lead or support extracurricular groups such as drama clubs, choirs, or dance teams, helping students to develop their skills further and gain performance experience.
- Work closely with other teachers in the performing arts department and across different departments to create interdisciplinary projects and performances.
- Coordinate logistics for performances, including booking venues, managing ticket sales, and liaising with technical staff.
Skills & Experience:
- Full Australian Working rights
- Minimum 4 year Bachelors Degree with at least 1 year teaching qualification
- Current VIT registration or working towards this
- Have unrestricted working rights in Australia
- Teaching experience in teaching Performing Arts in schools in Australia
- Ability to provide contact details for at least two education-based references from within the last 5 years (student-teacher mentors are acceptable).
Offering:
- A full-time position starting Term 1, 2025
- Instructing students across years 7-9
- Interacting with approachable and transparent leadership
- Work as part of a larger Sports faculty
- Salary aligned with demonstrated expertise, ranging from $78,000 to $116,000
- Continuing opportunities for professional development
The School:
- Approximately 1,500 students spanning Foundation to Year 9
- Warm, inclusive school environment with a progressive educational approach
- State-of-the-art facilities with modern amenities
- Strong emphasis on integrating Indigenous perspectives throughout the school and curriculum
- Accessible and supportive leadership team, providing comprehensive support for both teachers and students
Why work with Tradewind?
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 of providing high calibre teachers with fantastic contract opportunities and helping to pursue a rewarding career. 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 Tahlia Schueren at the Permanent Team on 03 9110 0091 or email your interest and CV to:
TRADEWIND AUSTRALIA IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.
We welcome applications from people who reflect the diversity of the organisations we partner with, and the people they support. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability and lived experience to apply
