Primary Specialist Teacher Drama and Dance
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Job Summary
- Part-time 0.27FTE
- 2026 start
- Mornington Peninsula location
Located on Victorias Mornington Peninsula Woodleigh School is an independent coeducational school comprising two Junior Campuses Minimbah in Frankston South; Penbank in Moorooduc and a Senior Campus in Langwarrin South. Situated on Bunurong/Boon Wurrung Country each campus respectfully acknowledges the ancestors and First Nations People of the Kulin Nations.
At Woodleighs junior campuses students are immersed in an environment that fosters a love of learning through the provision of a comprehensive Early Childhood and inquiry-based education. Centred around the International Baccalaureate - Primary Years Programme (PYP) childrens interests skills and individual needs are developed through the Schools personalised approach to learning. Through a supportive and engaging environment and inclusive creative settings both in and outdoors children are encouraged to participate in all activities and experiences. Families too enjoy being part of a community that appreciates the importance of professionalism and innovation in teaching and learning.
Woodleigh is currently seeking applications for a part time Primary Specialist Teacher - Drama and Dance to be based at our Penbank Junior campus in Moorooduc. The Primary Specialist Teacher - Drama and Dance is responsible for the development and delivery of an engaging and innovative inquiry-centred Performing Arts program for students at the campus. They will be responsible for the planning implementation and review of the Performing Arts curriculum.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive performing arts curriculum that excites the imagination and encourages students to reach their creative and expressive potential
- Teach students through dance exploring the body as an instrument for personal emotional and physical communication
- Help students develop a movement vocabulary that explores and refines imaginative ways of moving both individually and collaboratively.
- Provide opportunities for students to create perform and analyse dramatic works
- Encourage students to draw on their personal life experiences when responding to drama.
- Foster the development of interpersonal skills building students confidence and ability to work collaboratively and creatively.
Experience and Skills
Must be able to demonstrate:
- Experience as a primary school teacher
- Experience in designing implementing assessing and reflecting on effective curriculum
- Experience in the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme is preferred
Conditions of Employment
- A VIT Registration is required for this position
- Qualification and First Aid/Anaphylaxis is required for this position
For further information about this role please contact Human Resources at
Further information about Woodleigh can be found here.
Applications must be made online by 5pm Tuesday 16 December 2025. Please note we reserve the right to commence interviewing and fill the position prior to the closing date.
Woodleigh School is an equal opportunity employer. Woodleigh School is committed to a Child Safe school environment and has zero tolerance of child abuse.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Management
- Classroom Experience
- Lesson Planning
- Preschool Experience
- Cheerleading
- Gymnastics
- Teaching
- Samba
- Experience with Children
- Dancing
- Toddler Care
