Drama Teacher

Opportunity to join a Creative & Thriving Drama Department
- Extensive Learning and Professional Growth Opportunities
- Excellent Resources and Facilities.

**About the Role**
The College is seeking to appoint a full-time (1.0 FTE) Drama Teacher on a permanent basis.

The Newington College Drama Department is home to thriving curricular and co-curricular programs. Students can choose Drama as an elective from Years 8 to 12 and study either HSC Drama or IB Theatre Arts, as well as VET Entertainment, in their senior years. Elective Drama courses are programmed to ensure students engage with an exciting and challenging range of theatrical styles, practitioners and play texts. The Newington College Drama Department is committed to creating a positive and dynamic classroom environment where respect, creative risk-taking and collaboration are valued.

The College offers both the NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC) and the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP). The ability and willingness to teach in other areas, in conjunction with Drama, is highly desirable. The ability and willingness to contribute to the pastoral care and co-curricular program will be required. The Performing and Creative Arts at Newington are well-supported by both College Leadership and the wider community.

**About You**
- have appropriate teaching and tertiary qualifications relevant to the position
- be a dynamic and effective classroom practitioner
- ability to differentiate instruction and cater for a range of learning abilities and needs
- have a thorough understanding of the learning process, including the role of assessment and feedback
- work effectively as a member of a team
- be personally committed to learning and professional growth
- have a strong work ethic
- possess strong ICT competencies
- show a genuine appreciation and commitment to pastoral care
- participate in the College’s co-curricular program
- understand and adhere to the College’s Child Safeguarding policies and practices
- contribute to the continuous improvement of Child Safeguarding at Newington.

**About the College**
Newington College is a school bustling with opportunity and rigour. We seek to educate boys to think critically, stretch their learning, and approach life with curiosity and open-mindedness.

The College has 2040 students across four vibrant campuses. Our mission is to empower boys to develop great hearts, inspired minds and strong wings, ready to make a positive contribution to society and the future. Founded in 1863, Newington prides itself on its inclusive and diverse community. It is a member of the GPS Association of NSW and is associated with the Uniting Church.

Newington College is, we think, a great place to teach and for our students to learn. If our approach appeals to you - and if you think you could contribute to its very strong existing foundations - we’d like to hear from you.

**To Apply**:
To be considered, an applicant must:

- be eligible to work in Australia, which means holding an appropriate and current visa or be an Australian citizen
- Applications close on **Friday, 07 March 2025.