Performing Arts Teacher

THE ROLE

We are searching for an experienced Performing Arts teacher to join our team. At Newmark Primary we believe that the arts help us to express and evoke emotions, to make powerful statements and to convey important messages. So if you are a musician who likes to move your body through dance and performance, we’d love to meet you!

• Job Title: Performing Arts Teacher
• Time Fraction: 0.6 Part-time (3 days a week)
• Commencement Date: 27th January 2026

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching Performing Arts, which will include:

• Planning and implementing the Performing Arts program based on the Australian Curriculum which includes music, dance and drama for Foundation to Year 6.
• Using summative and formative assessment strategies to inform teaching from Foundation to Year 6.
• Providing summative feedback to families based goals and growth.
• Contributing to whole school wellbeing initiatives and programs through the inclusion of music, dance and drama.
• Assisting with music, dance and drama during whole school gatherings and events.
• Designing and implementing lunchtime clubs that involve Performing Arts.
• Assisting teachers with incorporating Performing Arts as part of the learning units, as required.
• Building networks with experts and activators in Performing Arts fields.
• Working in collaboration with other Specialist teachers and experts.
• Managing the Performing Arts budget and resources.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will demonstrate the capacity to:

• Work collaboratively across teams.
• Find solutions to problems.
• Contribute to a positive and productive work environment.
• Seek and use feedback to improve performance.
• Organise self, others and resources.

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and experience:

• Current VIT registration
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Experience in Performing Arts

APPLY

Please email your cover letter and resume to careers@newmark.vic.edu.au In your cover letter, please tell us about yourself, your passions and interests, and what you think you could add to our team.

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Newmark Primary

At Newmark Primary we equip our children with the practical know-how to contribute to and change their community for the better. So they can make a meaningful mark on today, and tomorrow.

We inspire children to be curious learners, empathetic thinkers and courageous doers through authentic learning grounded in real-life experiences. We immerse children in the world around them, showing them the problems and opportunities in it.

We encourage our children to be bold – to question the status quo, to get stuck in and make their mark. Giving them the emotional strength and practical know-how to find solutions that propel positive change in their communities and beyond.

Visit our website to find out more about our unique approach to education: https://www.newmark.vic.edu.au/

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