ABOUT US

Limitless. One word that captures everything we believe about education, our students and the future we help shape.

At Ipswich Girls' Grammar School including Ipswich Junior Grammar School, we have an unwavering commitment to developing young people who know their value, embrace their potential and lead with grit and grace. Our purpose is to provide exceptional education and care that cultivates belief, belonging and bold leadership.

Established in 1892, we are one of Queensland's original Grammar Schools, proudly offering a contemporary, personalised and holistic education from Kindy to Year 12 (co-educational from Kindy to Year 6, and girls-only from Years 7-12). We combine a rich heritage with a future-focused approach, delivering transformative learning experiences that ignite curious minds and courageous hearts.

Our people are central to this mission. We are a warm, authentic and high-performing community united by a shared belief that every student deserves the opportunity to thrive.

This is a place of limitless possibilities. A place where students and staff alike are inspired to grow, lead and make their mark on the world.

THE ROLE

We are seeking two talented dance professionals to join our Co-curricular Arts team: a Co-curricular Dance Director and a Co-curricular Dance Coach. Both roles provide engaging instruction to beginner, intermediate and advanced dance troupes and prepare students for school and community performances.

The Dance Director works part-time 20-hours per week during term time plus two weeks, leads development of the Co-curricular Dance Program and oversees the Dance Coach. The Dance Coach is a casual role (approx. 4 hours per week) and conducts weekly group dance troupe rehearsals, working under the guidance of the Director of Co-curricular Arts and Dance Director.

Key responsibilities include:

- Deliver energetic and inclusive instruction to beginner, intermediate and advanced dance troupes across contemporary and classical genres.
- Develop and teach original choreography suited to students’ ages, technical abilities and diverse learning needs.
- Monitor, evaluate and report on troupe progress, while maintaining accurate attendance and student records.
- Prepare troupes for assemblies, Open Day, dance eisteddfods, showcase concerts,



excursions, tours and community performances.
- Foster a secure, supportive environment that builds student confidence, self-esteem and technical capability.
- Attend Co-curricular Arts meetings and collaborate effectively with students, parents, staff and colleagues.
- Dance Director: Lead the development of a sequential Co-curricular Dance Program, oversee the Dance Coach, coordinate the annual performance calendar, submit Dance Pocket recommendations, and manage music, costumes, equipment and rehearsal spaces.
- Dance Coach: Implement choreography and program direction established by the Dance Director and support the development of the wider Co-curricular Arts Program.
- Use technology appropriately for teaching, communication and program administration, and comply with School policies and work health and safety requirements.

ABOUT YOU

You are an accomplished dance practitioner who can inspire students of varied ages and abilities. You combine technical expertise, creativity and sound organisation with a genuine commitment to student wellbeing and the School’s values. You’ll bring:

- Demonstrated experience teaching dance to students in group settings.
- The ability to plan and deliver engaging lessons for diverse learning needs, interests and technical abilities.
- Expertise across contemporary and classical dance techniques and a range of genres.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills when working with students, parents and staff.
- A collaborative approach, excellent organisation and confidence using technology for teaching and communication.
- For the Dance Director: demonstrated leadership, program-development and people-management capability, including oversight of the Dance Coach, development of a sequential tuition program, coordination of the performance calendar, sourcing music and costumes, and maintaining equipment and rehearsal spaces.




- For the Dance Coach: the ability to implement choreography and program direction established by the Dance Director and contribute effectively as a team member.
- Recognised tertiary qualifications in Dance teaching, plus eligibility for a Blue Card and/or registration with the Queensland College of Teachers.

All staff must actively contribute to a child-safe and culturally safe environment, uphold the School’s student safety policies and Code of Conduct, implement the Queensland Child Safe Standards, respond appropriately to concerns, and meet all work health and safety obligations.

WHAT WE OFFER

- Competitive remuneration
- Ongoing Professional Development opportunities
- Discounted school fees for eligible employees
- Eligible to access salary packaging through our provider, Southgate Salary Packaging
- Corporate discounts with Medibank
- Access to our on-site gym and pool
- Annual Flu-vaccinations
- Free onsite parking
- Employee Assistance Program

YOUR APPLICATION

If this sounds like you, and you are interested in joining a highly respected school community, please provide the following information in your application:

1. Curriculum Vitae (over no more than 3 pages)
2. Cover Letter (over no more than 1 page)

We thank you for taking the time to send us your application for this role. We assess every application and will contact you directly if you are successful in moving to the next stage.

Whilst applications must be sent to us by 12 November 2026, applications will be considered and progressed accordingly prior to the closing date.

Ipswich Girls Grammar School including Ipswich Junior Grammar School is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all young people. Prior to appointment all candidates are required to undergo a pre-employment screening process which will include working with children checks, background referencing, identify confirmation, qualification validation and professional registration checks. All candidates must hold entitlement to work in Australia. Successful candidates are required to adhere to all School policies and procedures relating to student protection, and the School’s approach to meeting the Child Safe Standards and the Reportable conduct Scheme.

📌 Co-Curricular Arts Dance Director AND Dance Coach (Ipswich)
🏢 Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School including Ipswich Junior Grammar School
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