Performing Arts Secondary Teacher

Contract Type:
- Permanent- Location:
- Tarneit, Victoria, Australia- Industry:
- Education- Salary:
- AU$75000 - AU$115000 per annum- Start Date:
- ASAP- Reference:
- TRD-2024-465_1707370246- Contact Name:
- Tahlia de Van der Schueren- Job Published:
- Feb 08, 2024**About the Role**:
Calling all passionate Secondary Performing Arts educators Tradewind is excited to collaborate with an F-9 school in Tarneit. This role empowers you to guide students in years 7-9, nurturing their enthusiasm and understanding of drama, music, dance, and theatre arts. Starting in Term 1, this position offers a full-time ongoing opportunity, with the potential for school tours.

**Key duties**:

- Develop and implement a comprehensive performing arts curriculum that aligns with The Victorian Curriculum
- Create engaging and interactive lesson plans that cater to diverse learning styles and abilities, incorporating a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical activities.
- Teach fundamental techniques and principles of performing arts disciplines, including vocal projection, stage presence, choreography, musicality, acting techniques, and theatrical production.
- Organize and lead rehearsals for school productions, plays, musicals, concerts, and performances, guiding students in all aspects of production, including acting, singing, dancing, and stagecraft.
- Collaborate with other performing arts teachers, faculty members, and external professionals to coordinate interdisciplinary projects, cross-curricular activities, and community performances.
- Engage in continuous professional development to stay updated on best practices in performing arts education, teaching methodologies, curriculum development, and industry trends.

**Skills & Experience**:

- Must have unrestricted working rights in Australia
- Must have a valid and up-to-date VIT registration
- Demonstrate previous experience in teaching secondary Performing Arts
- Ability to provide contact details for two education-based references from within the last 5 years (student-teacher mentors are acceptable).

**Offering**:

- Starting this term (Term 1) with a full-time, permanent position
- Providing guidance to students in grades 7-9 alongside a supportive teaching team
- Collaborating with leadership that is approachable and transparent
- Salary reflecting demonstrated expertise and dedication

**The School**:

- About 2400 students spanning from Foundation to Year 9
- Classes organized in a straight format with designated learning Specialists, mentors, and coaches
- Abundant opportunities for professional advancement and 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**:
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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.