Area Manager

_**Super Speak is calling on emerging & experienced teachers to join our team**_

**ABOUT US**:
Super Speak is a well established Melbourne based company that delivers a fun & educational program combining public speaking & drama for children.

Super Speak has been trusted by over 65,000 students since 2006. Through our unique curriculum, fun approach and passionate teaching team, we help children improve their communication skills & confidence for life.

Join our talented team who deliver the program to children aged 6-14 across 18 Melbourne venues each week.

**POSITION: AREA MANAGER & TEACHER**
- Full Time
- Salary is competitive and based on experience

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate person to join our team in the role of **Area Manager & Teacher**.

This role would suit either a **junior**or **experienced**person with experience in either drama, speech and drama, performing arts or public speaking.

The contact hours will be full time.

You will report to the principal and be responsible for teaching in & management of **either our 1) South/East venue or 2) North/East venues**which consist of approximately 6-8 venues each (whichever suits your location).

As an Area Manager, your time will be divided between overseeing and supporting teachers and venues within your territory, delivering approximately two 4-6 hour teaching blocks per week, and working from our Malvern East Office.

This is a hands-on & varied role with opportunity to add value.

The role consists of:

- Teaching
- Office administration & support
- Venue & class operational support
- Teacher support & development
- Enrolment management
- Teacher & parent communication

**ABOUT YOU**:
You are passionate in teaching either drama, speech & drama, primary education, performing arts or public speaking to children.

You may be one of the below:

- Someone with a natural aptitude for teaching with experience attending drama, performing arts or speech & drama classes through your teen years; or
- Someone with experience teaching children aged 6-14; or
- A performer or actor with teaching experience looking to make a change away from performing and into a more stable long term employment opportunity; or
- A primary teacher, secondary teacher or drama / performing arts teacher seeking a change away from the schooling system into a more entrepreneurial, hands-on and practical role

Most hours for a full time Area Manager will be approx between 12pm - 8pm (Monday to Thursday) and 9.00am - 3.30pm (Saturday), but there may be options to alter these hours during school holidays and during quieter weeks.

You will be comfortable being “hands-on” to ensure your venues are operating smoothly and that your teachers are well supported. You will travel between your venues within your territory as required.

As well as the above, you will be someone that:

- has a fun, professional nature and able to relate well to children and parents
- has excellent verbal communication skills, organizational skills and a “can do” attitude
- is self motivated with a history of exceeding expectations
- prides themselves on their work ethic, reliability and punctuality
- has a current Work With Children Check card or a VIT registration
- has a reliable car & driver’s license
- is proficient in Microsoft word and has a professional phone manner

It is desirable but not essential for you to have a tertiary qualification (either arts, performance or teaching) or an equivalent professional experience or significant other training - ie. in speech & drama, acting or drama schooling throughout teen years.

**BENEFITS**:

- Attractive salary package reflecting your experience
- Full training, support & opportunities to develop new skills
- Full lesson plans provided for teachers to follow (streamlined)
- Enjoy a diverse and rewarding role in a well established and down-to-earth company
- Work in a positive & friendly environment, and alongside our talented & experienced teachers and management team
- Rewarding: a real impact in developing & supporting students & teachers
- Development opportunities into more senior appointments over time if desired & appropriate

**TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE**

Thank you

Vicki Skyring

Phone 03 9572 5249

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person