At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a creative Dance program and inspire students through engaging lessons.
- Company: Balcatta Senior High School, an inclusive and supportive learning community.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, training opportunities, and generous leave provisions.
- Other info: Opportunity to promote the Dance program within the local community.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on students' lives while sharing your passion for dance.
- Qualifications: Experience in teaching Dance and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 with possible extension and/or permanency. Balcatta Senior High School (SHS) is an Independent Public School dedicated to developing a personalised education to enable students to reach their academic, social and cultural potential. At Balcatta SHS, an inclusive learning community with a strong focus on pastoral care and student achievement is accomplished through the school's commitment to providing an engaging, creative, challenging curriculum.
We are seeking to appoint an artistic and committed Dance Teacher to lead our highly creative Specialist Dance program. The desired applicant will ideally have a passion for teaching Dance at the secondary level and a strong understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum. In this role, the successful applicant would deliver an engaging and inclusive curriculum tailored to the diverse learning needs of all students, fostering creativity, confidence, and a lifelong appreciation for the performing arts. Applicants with experience teaching Dance from Years 7 to 12 are encouraged to apply.
The ability and experience to coordinate, manage and run auditions, performances and concerts during and after school, both internally and externally will be viewed favourably. The ideal applicant should possess strong communication, interpersonal, organisation and leadership skills, anticipating their active contribution to shaping and promoting the school's values, ethos, and priorities across the entire school community and beyond. The capacity and willingness of applicants to engage and promote the Balcatta SHS Specialist Dance Program to surrounding primary schools and the local community is desired.
Please note that there may be a possibility to undertake some Health and Physical Education (HPE) classes; therefore, applicants with HPE experience are encouraged to apply.
Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions.
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Eligibility includes holding an eligible teacher qualification and registration, being an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or having a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment, applying for a WA Working with Children Check before you start, and consenting to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 19 October 2026.
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