Drama Teacher

• Temporary Part-Time (0.5 FTE) Maternity Leave Coverage – Job Share Position

• Commencing Term 1, 2026

• Extensive range of performance facilities

ABOUT THE ROLE

The King's School is seeking a passionate Drama teacher to join our vibrant and energetic Drama Department. This is a fantastic opportunity to support the performing arts interests of our students

Please note: This is a temporary, part-time (0.5 FTE), 12-month maternity leave cover position as part of a job share arrangement at The King's School in North Parramatta.

ABOUT YOU   

The School values humility, honesty, respect, responsibility, integrity, compassion, excellence and gratitude. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned with these values

To be successful for this role you will need to be able to demonstrate how you meet the following:

• Experience and expertise teaching all areas of Senior Drama (Stage 6) is essential.

• Inspire excellence in teaching and learning by fostering intellectual inquiry and demonstrating innovative pedagogy

• High standard of competency, proficiency and innovation as a classroom teacher

• Demonstrated capacity to collaborate and effectively contribute to a wide range of performances and productions in a dramatic arts co-curricular setting.  The ability to direct and produce high quality plays and productions is essential

• Demonstrated understanding of current issues in boys' education with a capacity to successfully engage all boys in their learning of Drama

• Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills to liaise with peers, students, parents and other internal and external stakeholders

• Demonstrated ability to positively, dynamically and effectively collaborate within a high performing team

ABOUT US

The King's School, Australia's oldest independent school, is a Christian community that seeks to make an outstanding impact for the good of society. The staff at King's are supportive and enthusiastic professionals, who respect the Christian ethos of the School and contribute in a way that balances the needs of the School and the staff's unique talents and interests. Our team is focused on developing Global Thought Leaders through developing Academic Excellence with Character Development in the context of Christian Community

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position, please submit a resume and brief covering letter (no longer than two pages) which addresses:

a) the reason for your interest

b) how your skills and experience suit the role

To access the position description and/or to find out more information about the role please visit the King's careers page.

The King's School has a zero-tolerance policy for child abuse and is committed to promoting child safety, the wellbeing of children and protecting children from abuse.  To ensure the safeguarding of our students, all employees must have a current Employee Working with Children Check before commencing work.  In addition, included throughout the recruitment process are checks of suitability for employment with children.

Applications close 10 October 2025.

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact People and Culture