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Performing Arts Teacher (Specialist)

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Mansfield VIC

- Position Type: Part time
- Time Fraction: 0.3 FTE (approx. 1.5 days per week / 22.8 hours per fortnight)
- Category: Specialist Teaching (Prep to Grade 6)
- Reports To: Principal, Mary Dunstan

About the Role
St Mary's Mansfield is seeking a creative and engaging Performing Arts Teacher to guide our P-6 students through our vibrant weekly specialist program. Covering music theory, singing, instrumentation, dance, and drama, this role focuses on boosting student confidence, creativity, and self-expression. You will have access to a dedicated music room stocked with a diverse range of instruments (including keyboards, drums, and percussion).

Key Responsibilities

- Curriculum Delivery: Plan and deliver a highly engaging Performing Arts program aligned with the Victorian Curriculum.
- Classroom Management: Deliver weekly, 1-hour sessions for all year levels in a safe, positive, and supportive learning environment.
- Collaboration: Work alongside classroom teachers and specialist staff (Visual Arts, PE, French) to support whole-school initiatives.
- Events & Community: Foster school spirit by helping prepare students for school assemblies, celebrations, and community performances.

Key Selection Criteria

1. Catholic Identity: A deep commitment to the safety, wellbeing, and mission of Catholic Education.
2. Pedagogical Expertise: Demonstrated ability to teach music to primary school students across a wide range of learning abilities.
3. Collaboration:



Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively within a close-knit, collaborative rural school community.
4. Qualified Qualifications: Current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration.

Benefits and Opportunities

- Extensive support for evidence-based, high-impact teaching practices and structured professional learning.
- Access to competitive MACS Enterprise Agreement benefits, including comprehensive paid parental leave schemes.
- Dedicated school wellbeing initiatives and support for professional development.
- Opportunities to work in a vibrant rural school environment equipped with modern community facilities.

Qualifications and Eligibility

- Bachelor of Teaching/Education or Master of Teaching.
- Current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration.
- Accreditation to teach in a Catholic School (or a commitment to obtain accreditation in accordance with MACS policy).

Application Process

Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description.

- Position-specific queries: Contact Principal Mary Dunstan at (************* or via email at *************************************.

Application Procedure

- Please email your application and resume to the School Principal at *************************************
- Role: Music Teacher / Performing Arts (Primary School)
- FTE: 0.4 (Part-Time)
- Start Date: 27 January 2027
- End Date: 26th January 2028
- Salary: In accordance with the current award
- Potential: Fixed Term with potential for ongoing.

📌 Performing Arts Teacher (Mansfield)
🏢 ST MARYS SCHOOL
📍 Mansfield