Performing Arts Teacher

Performing Arts Teacher

St Joseph the Worker School

RESERVOIR, VIC

Primary Teacher

Teaching Subject: Dance, Drama, Music

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time (0.58 FTE)

Applications Close: 14 November 2025

Are you passionate about inspiring young minds through music and the performing arts? Our primary school is seeking a dynamic and creative Performing Arts/Music Teacher to join our dedicated team and nurture the artistic talents of our students.

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

Attachments:

• 2026 Application for employment - Performing Arts teacher.doc

St Joseph the Worker School

RESERVOIR, VIC

http://www.sjwreservoirnth.catholic.edu.au

Principal: Maria Barnes

Affiliation: Catholic

Teaching Level: Primary

Gender: Coed

233 Students

22 Teaching Staff

9 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

St. Joseph the Worker School commenced operation in 1978 in order to provide a Catholic education for all the children of the parish. Our parish and school motto is “Let us work together”.

Our school offers a wide range of learning opportunities and resources for students to access including a library and computer lab, and a range of playing areas. We offer specialist lessons in Physical Education, LOTE Italian, Music, Art and Discovery.