Corinda State High School is seeking an inspiring and dedicated Dance Excellence teacher who is passionate about leading, shaping, and championing the art of dance and fostering a culture of creativity, discipline, and excellence. As a driving force within our Dance Excellence program, you will play a pivotal role in developing confident performers and versatile artists, while leading engaging extracurricular opportunities that showcase talent across a wide spectrum of dance styles and specialisations.

Job details

Looking to join a warm and welcoming school family? By joining Corinda State High School, you will be warmly welcomed into a 250-strong family of outstanding education and business support professionals committed to strengthening a culture which supports students to exceed expectations daily. Corinda State High School is renowned for innovative practices and championing quality teaching and learning. There are opportunities to lead and develop curriculum, run a diverse array of extra-curricular clubs or events, manage student teams in competitions or contribute to the running our elite academic, sporting and arts Excellence programs.

This position will lead and inspire excellence in dance by designing, delivering, and continuously refining a high-performance dance program that nurtures technical mastery, artistic expression, and discipline in aspiring dancers.

• Coach and Mentor Top Performing Students: Provide personalised coaching, feedback, and performance strategies to help elite dancers and athletes achieve at the highest level, both individually and as part of ensembles.
• Champion Performance Opportunities: Plan, coordinate, and lead a range of extracurricular and showcase events, competitions, and productions that celebrate student talent across multiple dance genres.
• Foster a Culture of Aspiration and Resilience: Build students' confidence, perseverance, and professionalism, preparing them for pathways in elite performance, tertiary study, or careers in the arts.
• Engage with Community and Industry: Strengthen partnerships with professional dancers, choreographers, and arts organisations to enrich the program with contemporary practice and real-world connections.
• Model Leadership and Professionalism: Uphold high expectations for student conduct, work ethic, and commitment, while modelling excellence in teaching, creativity, and ongoing professional learning
• Deliver a Specialised HPE Theory Program: Teach and adapt Health and Physical Education content that is purposefully aligned to the needs of dancers and high-performing athletes.

For further information about the school, click here to visit the school's website. 

All teachers seeking employment with the Department of Education are encouraged to apply to the Teacher Application Portal to join the talent pool.

What is in it for you?

For further information about the incentives and benefits of working with the Department of Education please Click here. (PDF)

Applicants for these positions must possess:

• A relevant teaching qualification. More info
• Full or provisional Queensland teacher registration. More info
• Pre-service teachers must complete their course and meet department requirements
• Australian working rights or a valid visa

How to apply:

• Click the Green 'Apply online' button below
• Enter your personal details
• Attach your current resume including contact details of two professional referees

Pre-service teachers and graduates are encouraged to include completed practicum reports, mentor/referee statements, unofficial academic transcript for current course of study.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applicants are encouraged to commence and submit their application as early as possible as the Department of Education reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found.

Documents

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