Job Description

Sydney Grammar School is an independent non-denominational day School for boys. The secondary School (7-12) is located on College Street in the city of Sydney and the two preparatory Schools are located at Edgecliff (K-Year 6) and St Ives (Preschool-Year 6).

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About the Role

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Sydney Grammar School's Edgecliff preparatory School is seeking to employ a highly motivated and qualified Director of Drama within the School's Drama department. This is a fixed-term full-time position for Term I 2027.

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The Acting Director of Drama will be responsible for a variety of academic and administrative duties:

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Supports and promotes the goals of the School, in co-operative partnership with parents, carers, and the community, in working towards the achievement of the aims of the School.

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Provide inspiring, positive leadership that will continue to foster standards of excellence in the practical and classroom-based areas of Drama.

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Take responsibility for the development and implementation of the Drama curriculum in compliance with NESA requirements.

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Encourage, collaborate and lead Drama within the school, helping to shape the culture of the Drama Department into the future.

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Manage departmental resources, storage, teaching spaces and rehearsal spaces.

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Manage the Drama Department budget.

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Carry out specialist Drama teaching responsibilities in either/both Infants and/or Primary Departments of Edgecliff Preparatory School.

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Drama Programmes are to be prepared, continuously improved, and reviewed, updated as needed and handed into the Director of Studies each term.

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Evaluations of all classes taught must be submitted at the end of each term.

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Contribute to establishing the core values of the School and their practical expression.

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Assist the Headmaster in the appointment of teaching staff.

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It is important during lessons that the boys are enthused, motivated and encouraged to develop a love of Drama.

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Why Work at Sydney Grammar?

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At Grammar, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a supportive and collaborative setting where staff can grow professionally, feel valued and enjoy being part of a vibrant selective school community.

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What We offer:

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Competitive above-award salaries and salary packaging options

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A strong professional learning culture, including mentoring, accreditation support and postgraduate study assistance

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Wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Program and annual flu vaccinations

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Great staff amenities, including daily catered morning tea, occasional staff lunches and free on-site parking

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Quality resources, including school-provided laptops and access to the School Library

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Join a community committed to excellence in education and to supporting the people who make it possible.

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Commencement Date: 29th January 2027 (expected Term I commencement date)

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Application closing date: Applications will close when a successful applicant is sourced

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General information about the School may be found on the School's website at http://www.sydgram.nsw.edu.au

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The successful applicant must be legally permitted to work in Australia. Persons prohibited from working with children must not apply.

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Applicants must hold, or be willing to obtain, a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC), as well as current First Aid and CPR certification.

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Successful applications must comply with the Children's Guardian Act 2019. Sydney Grammar School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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📌 Acting Director of Drama (New South Wales)
🏢 Sydney Grammar School
📍 New South Wales