<p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>We are seeking a Teacher - Dance; Grades 5-12 to inspire and nurture the creative potential of each student in a collaborative, creative and innovative environment. </p><p>You will be responsible for delivering a cutting-edge curriculum at Sheldon<br />College and have the ability to teach the ACARA Dance and General Dance curriculum across a variety of year levels. Working with a dynamic team of dedicated educators, your goal will be to enhance the capabilities of<br />students within The Arts.</p><p>In addition the Dance specific requirements include:</p><ul><li>Choreograph large scale Arts events, including College Musical. Creative vision for Dance events and other Arts events.</li><li>Produce and manage the budget and technical aspects of large scale Dance events.</li><li>Work with relevant parties to produce a quality artistic product. </li><li>Scope, sequencing, and leadership of P-12 Co-Curricular Dance programs. </li><li>Design and implement performance and extension opportunities for students in Curricular and Co-Curricular Dance programs.  </li><li>Lead and manage Dance industry professionals and casual dance staff.</li></ul><p>This is a Fixed Term Parental Leave Cover.</p><p>Initial engagement commencing 30th September 2024 to 31 December 2025. </p><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><p>At Sheldon College we strive to be an employer of choice, providing industry leading benefits to our valued Academic teams and are focused on attracting, developing and retaining the best people, through:</p><ul><li>Industry leading remuneration and Co-contribution Superannuation; </li><li>Salary packaging; </li><li>Staff Lunch days and Coffee and Cake days every term;</li><li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Staff Wellness Committee;</li><li>On-Site Early Learning Centre with employee fee discount;</li><li>Prep - 12 College with employee fee discounts; </li><li>Health initiatives including onsite pop-up clinics;</li><li>Health Insurance and Specsavers Discounts;</li><li>Support for career progression and a strong focus on professional development; </li><li>Facilities and Resources that enable you to be the best, innovative professional in your field;  </li></ul><p><strong> About you</strong></p><ul><li>Relevant tertiary teaching qualifications, preferably majoring in Dance. Dance training and further experience is essential to this role.</li><li>Registration with the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT). </li><li>Ability to plan and deliver exceptional teaching and learning programs that meet the needs of students according to ACARA and QCAA.</li><li>Ability to implement ACARA and QCAA syllabuses, through using the College-based teaching, learning and assessment plans.</li><li>Demonstrated experience managing Dance events and developing the Dance co-curricular program.</li><li>Passion for quality teaching and learning and the ability to translate this into a challenging learning environment with strong student engagement and excellent academic outcomes.</li><li>Ability to create a safe, secure learning environment in which trust is fostered, individual differences are respected and valued, and students are encouraged to be risk takers and self-directed learners. </li><li>Capacity for reflection and self-directed learning with a commitment to continuously improve teaching practices. </li><li>Ability to apply creative and innovative practices and processes in education and digital platform tools to support student learning. </li><li>Strong team orientation with a willingness to contribute and collaborate. </li><li>Ability to establish effective relationships with students, parents and colleagues and partnerships within the wider community. </li><li>High standards of personal integrity and professionalism.</li></ul><p><strong>About Us </strong> </p><p><strong>Sheldon College </strong>is an independent, co-educational, non-denominational College situated in Redland City, catering for students from 15 months of age through to Year 12. We provide a first-class curriculum in the academic, sporting and cultural arenas with access to state-of-the-art classrooms, laboratories, resource centres and studios, as well as cultural, performing arts and sporting facilities.    </p><p>Our teachers are our most valuable investment. Every member of our academic staff plays a key role in delivering excellence in education. We deliver on our commitment to provide outstanding education in a safe, secure learning environment, underpinned by our philosophy of  <strong>Love, Laughter and Learning</strong>.  </p>