Overview
Stage School Australia is looking for both emerging and experienced teaching staff to join its team. We are seeking expressions of interest from suitable applicants to take on Drama teaching shifts across Melbourne, with a focus on the Berwick location. Join our team of specialists delivering high-energy, repertoire-based group classes.
DYNAMIC PERFORMING ARTS COMPANY - Stage School Australia is one of Australia’s largest performing arts organisations, specialising in training for young people aged 4 to 18 years. With 40 years of legacy, 30 venues across Melbourne and Brisbane, over 6,000 students, and a faculty of 200+, Stage School Australia is a leader in its field.
We hire singing teachers/musical directors, dance directors and drama directors to work with our students, in structured training programmes. Curriculum and repertoire are provided. Rehearsals are conducted during Government School terms and outside school hours. Classes are generally run between 4.00pm and 9.30pm weeknights and 9.00am to 5.00pm Saturday at various locations around Melbourne and surrounding suburbs.
Responsibilities
- Deliver drama and related performing arts classes to students aged 4–18, in line with the organisation’s curriculum.
- Participate in rehearsals and performances as scheduled, during school terms and outside school hours.
- Support a dynamic, high-energy learning environment and maintain a positive rapport with students.
- Collaborate with a team of teachers and directors to ensure consistent program delivery.
Qualifications
- tertiary voice/singing/drama/dance training, or equivalent professional experience (e.g., significant other voice/instrumental training, performance experience, etc.).
- Confident and proficient piano skills to teach and accompany students in rehearsals (for voice/singing teachers only).
- Excellent verbal communication skills and a positive attitude.
- Teaching experience or natural aptitude; ability to build rapport with children and young people.
- Current Working With Children Check.
Why Join SSA?
- Creative and dynamic work environment where your contributions make a difference.
- Opportunity to develop young people’s personal and performing skills through drama and musical theatre.
- Employee Assistance Program and a professional, inclusive, and diverse workplace.
- Commitment to safety and well-being of all students in line with Child Safe Standards.
All staff are dedicated to protecting students from abuse or harm within the rehearsal and performance environment, in compliance with legal obligations, including child safe standards. Successful applicants will require a current Working With Children Check.
If this sounds like you and you’re ready to join an innovative and exciting organisation, apply now.
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