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Performing Arts Teacher

St Joseph the Worker School

Principal:  Mrs Maria Barnes

Enquiries:  principal@sjwreservoirnth.catholic.edu.au

Applications Close: 14/11/2025

Position: Teaching

Type: Ongoing

Hours per Week: Part-time


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Role Description/Criteria

Come work with us!

We are seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic educator for a specialist Performing Arts teacher role at St Joseph the Worker working 0.58 FTE each week (days of work to be confirmed)

Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan and deliver engaging music and performing arts lessons aligned with the Victorian Curriculum 2.0 Dance, Drama and Music.
  • Foster a love for music, drama, and movement in a safe and inclusive environment.
  • Organize and lead school performances, concerts, and special events.
  • Collaborate with classroom teachers to integrate arts into broader learning experiences.
  • Encourage student creativity, confidence, and teamwork through performance-based activities.

What We’re Looking For:

  • A qualified teacher with experience or specialization in music and/or performing arts.
  • Strong classroom management and communication skills.
  • Ability to play instruments and lead vocal and movement activities.
  • Enthusiasm for working with children and supporting their artistic development.
  • A commitment to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.

The successful applicant must have:

  • A sound knowledge of the Victorian Curriculum 2.0 in Performing Arts
  • An understanding of and willingness to embrace the ³Ô¹Ï²»´òìÈ 2030 Strategy, including the ³Ô¹Ï²»´òìÈ Vision for Instruction and Vision for Engagement
  • A passion for teaching and building strong relationships with students
  • The ability to lead the learning in the classroom including principals of explicit instruction e.g. retrieval and review, checking for understanding and feedback etc.
  • An ability to foster a classroom culture where mistakes are seen as valuable learning opportunities
  • A collaborative mindset and commitment to working with our school community to improve student learning outcomes
  • The ability to plan and implement engaging learning experiences for all students
  • Proficiency in the use of technology to enhance student learning
  • Current VIT registration
  • A willingness to comply with the school’s Child Safety Policy and Code of Conduct
  • Experience and passion teaching Performing Arts to students in a primary school setting
  • Evidence of further learning to support them in their role
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Applications are invited from suitably qualified and innovative educators who will be able to demonstrate a commitment to enhancing Performing Arts for all students in our school. Ìý

The successful applicant should display a willingness to be part of a school culture that encourages working together and understands the importance of providing each child with a personalized, rich learning journey.

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Please complete the attached ‘Application for Employment’ and include it in your application.

Further Requirements:

• Hold current VIT registration

• A commitment to Catholic Education

• Evidence of further learning to support them in their role.

Application Procedures:

Applications should include a letter applying for the position, a current resume together with a completed application for employment including contact details of 3 referees.

Applications should be forwarded via to the Principal principal@sjwreservoirnth.catholic.edu.au


Details:

Address: 79 Wilson Boulevard
Reservoir North

Phone: 9469 7800

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