Role Description/Criteria
Come work with us!
We are seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic educator for a specialist Performing Arts teacher role at St Joseph the Worker working 0.58 FTE each week (days of work to be confirmed)
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver engaging music and performing arts lessons aligned with the Victorian Curriculum 2.0 Dance, Drama and Music.
- Foster a love for music, drama, and movement in a safe and inclusive environment.
- Organize and lead school performances, concerts, and special events.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to integrate arts into broader learning experiences.
- Encourage student creativity, confidence, and teamwork through performance-based activities.
What We’re Looking For:
- A qualified teacher with experience or specialization in music and/or performing arts.
- Strong classroom management and communication skills.
- Ability to play instruments and lead vocal and movement activities.
- Enthusiasm for working with children and supporting their artistic development.
- A commitment to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.
The successful applicant must have:
- A sound knowledge of the Victorian Curriculum 2.0 in Performing Arts
- An understanding of and willingness to embrace the MACS 2030 Strategy, including the MACS Vision for Instruction and Vision for Engagement
- A passion for teaching and building strong relationships with students
- The ability to lead the learning in the classroom including principals of explicit instruction e.g. retrieval and review, checking for understanding and feedback etc.
- An ability to foster a classroom culture where mistakes are seen as valuable learning opportunities
- A collaborative mindset and commitment to working with our school community to improve student learning outcomes
- The ability to plan and implement engaging learning experiences for all students
- Proficiency in the use of technology to enhance student learning
- Current VIT registration
- A willingness to comply with the school’s Child Safety Policy and Code of Conduct
- Experience and passion teaching Performing Arts to students in a primary school setting
- Evidence of further learning to support them in their role
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and innovative educators who will be able to demonstrate a commitment to enhancing Performing Arts for all students in our school.
The successful applicant should display a willingness to be part of a school culture that encourages working together and understands the importance of providing each child with a personalized, rich learning journey.
Please complete the attached ‘Application for Employment’ and include it in your application.
Further Requirements:
• Hold current VIT registration
• A commitment to Catholic Education
• Evidence of further learning to support them in their role.
Application Procedures:
Applications should include a letter applying for the position, a current resume together with a completed application for employment including contact details of 3 referees.
Applications should be forwarded via to the Principal principal@sjwreservoirnth.catholic.edu.au