Introduction

About Seymour

Seymour College is a leading independent girls’ school with an established reputation for academic excellence and a commitment to helping students reach their potential. Our vision is to develop young women of strength, optimism and justice, confident for the future. Our aim is to inspire within each student a passion for life-long learning, a celebration of community and a quest for personal excellence.

Description

About the role:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and engaging Dance Instructor to join our co-curricular dance program on a casual basis. This is an exciting opportunity to nurture a love of dance in students from Early Years to Year 6, developing their confidence, technique and performance skills in a positive and supportive environment. The successful applicant will have a strong foundation in Ballet, with the ability to teach Jazz and Hip Hop classes and support choreography and performance preparation throughout the year.

Working collaboratively with our dance team, you will:

- Deliver fun, engaging and age-appropriate dance classes for students from Early Years to Year 6.
- Teach and develop students' skills in Ballet, with complementary Jazz and Hip Hop instruction.
- Create choreography and support students in preparing for performances, showcases and assemblies.
- Foster a positive, inclusive and encouraging learning environment.
- Adapt lessons to suit varying abilities and experience levels.
- Monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback.
- Maintain attendance records and communicate effectively with families and staff when required.
- Uphold child safety, wellbeing and supervision standards at all times.

Skills And Experiences

About you:

You will bring

- Qualifications and/or significant experience in dance instruction.
- Strong Ballet training and teaching experience.
- Experience teaching young children in a school, dance studio or similar workplace.




- Knowledge of Jazz and Hip Hop styles.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- A positive, energetic and reliable approach.
- The ability to motivate and inspire young dancers of all abilities.
- A collaborative and team-focused mindset.
- Current Working With Children Check, RRHAN-EC Fundamentals & Masterclass and HLTAID012 (or willingness to obtain).

How to Apply:

Applications for this position close Tuesday 29 September 2026. Please provide the following addressed to Mrs Vanessa Browning, Principal:

- Resume
- Covering letter responding to the key areas of responsibility
- Contact details of 3 referees

Applications submitted by email will not be accepted.

For further details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role, please refer to the Position Description and Candidate Information Pack, available through our Careers Page. To learn more about Seymour College please visit our website https://www.seymour.sa.edu.au. The College reserves the right to commence interviewing prior to the closing date.

To discuss this role please contact Sarah Davidson, People and Culture Administrator on 08 8303 9043.

Information provided by applicants will be subject to the Seymour College Privacy Policy which is available to view on the College website.

Seymour

College is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people through the prevention, identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect. All candidates for roles at the College are subject to thorough screening and assessment to determine suitability and support of child safety. All employees, volunteers and visitors are expected to model and encourage behaviour that upholds the dignity and protection of students from harm. In applying for this role, you are asserting the accuracy and integrity of your application, including the complete disclosure of any matter that may be inconsistent with the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, or bring the College into disrepute.

📌 Dance Instructor (South Australia)
🏢 Seymour College HR
📍 South Australia