Junior School Performing Arts Teacher

About the role

Pymble Ladies' College, a Uniting Church school for girls from Kindergarten to Year 12 with boarding from Year 7, is seeking an enthusiastic and creative Junior School Performing Arts Teacher. The role starts in January 2027, reports to the Head of Junior School and covers music, singing, drama and dance across four grades, following the NESA syllabus and the College's curriculum philosophy. Part-time (2-3 days) and full-time candidates are both welcome.

Key responsibilities

• Teach music, singing, drama and dance in the Junior School, delivering creative learning experiences.
• Work with classroom teachers, curriculum and pastoral leaders to integrate performing arts into the wider Junior School program.
• Differentiate learning to meet the needs of individual students and provide a high level of pastoral care.
• Build positive relationships with students and set clear behavioural and learning expectations.

Required profile

• Current NESA accreditation and extensive knowledge of the NESA syllabus for the performing arts.
• Ability to teach music, singing, drama and dance in the Junior School.
• Confidence in differentiating the curriculum and designing units of work based on a developmental model.
• Sound knowledge of formative and summative assessment and its use in teaching practice.
• Commitment to student wellbeing, child safety and the College's values.
• Experience with a range of musical instruments, directing or producing junior school musicals, and knowledge of Kodály are highly regarded.

Required skills

• Use of digital technologies to enhance learning.
• NESA accreditation and syllabus knowledge.

What we offer

• Salaries above enterprise agreement levels, based on NESA accreditation level; additional allowances for coordinator and leadership roles.
• Mentor groups, professional development support and financial support for further study.
• Reduced teaching loads and no requirement to coach or take part in co-curricular sports (allowances available if involved).
• Salary packaging options, discounted school fees where applicable, and use of the Aquatic and Fitness Centre.
• A Staff Wellbeing team, social events, Pymble Discounts and access to public transport and street parking.

Applications are made online, reviewed as received and involve two interview rounds and reference checks; applications close on Friday 13 November 2026. Candidates must comply with the NSW Teacher Accreditation Act and provide a Working with Children Check.