Secondary Dance and Drama Teacher (Term 1, 2027)

About the role

The King's College is seeking enthusiastic, passionate and suitably qualified educators to join its Performing Arts team as a Dance Teacher and a Drama Teacher, commencing Term 1, 2027. Two full-time positions are available; the college currently offers Dance and Drama from Years 7 to 10, with Year 11 General Dance and Year 11 and 12 General Drama added recently. Successful candidates deliver engaging Dance and Drama programs, contribute to productions and performances and help build a culture of artistic excellence.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Dance and Drama lessons aligned with the Australian Curriculum (ACARA)
• Plan, coordinate and choreograph performances, showcases and school productions
• Teach dance and drama techniques, styles and performance skills
• Assess and evaluate student progress and give constructive feedback
• Create an inclusive, creative and collaborative learning environment
• Prepare students for performances, productions and related events
• Keep up to date with developments in Dance and Drama education and performance
• Collaborate with colleagues on co-curricular activities and college events
• Communicate with students, families and staff on progress and curriculum
• Uphold child safety, safeguarding and wellbeing requirements

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Education with a specialisation in Dance and Drama
• Current Teacher Registration in Western Australia
• Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance
• Demonstrated experience teaching Dance and/or Drama in a secondary school
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to child safety, inclusive education and student wellbeing
• Experience in Christian education highly regarded

What we offer

• A friendly, collaborative culture with a supportive team
• Flexible and sustainable working arrangements
• A wellbeing program supporting physical, emotional and mental health
• Paid professional development
• Salary packaging options (conditions apply)

Applications are made through the college's employment form, not through SEEK, and must include a CV with three referees, proof of registration and clearance, and a two-page cover letter addressing the selection criteria.