Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School including Ipswich Junior Grammar School offers high quality, non-denominational education to students from Kindy to Year 12 (co-education from Kindy to Year 6, girls only Years 7-12). Established in 1892, the School is one of eight original Grammar Schools in Queensland with a vibrant Arts and Cocurricular Arts program.At Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School including Ipswich Junior Grammar School we aim to educate students to become confident, well-educated global citizens and we pride ourselves on providing a personalised, holistic education with a focus on academic excellence and a supportive cocurricular program.THE OPPORTUNITYA short 30-minute drive from Brisbane, our vast, heritage-listed campus is conveniently located in the middle of Ipswich. We offer the opportunities of a large city, with the quiet feel of a smaller town.The Co-curricular Arts program is a vibrant department of the School and has grown significantly to support the artistic endeavours of our student cohort. We are now seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Cocurricular Dance Coach to join our close knit ‘Arts’ team where you will provide tuition in various contemporary and classical dance styles; foster a supportive co-Curricular Dance climate which enhances student growth and confidence; and prepare dance troupes for performance presentations throughout the academic year.This is a part-time, term-time commitment of 3 hours per week plus additional performance hours.WHAT YOU WILL BRINGTo be successful in this role, you will have demonstrated skills and experience in teaching dance programs to students across all year levels, and: -Hold teaching qualifications in Dance from a recognised university or college.Expertise in directing all levels of dance student and troupe.Expertise in, and an ability to, incorporate various contemporary and classical skills and techniques into Co-Curricular Dance program development.Expertise in implementing and teaching original choreography to all dance students and troupes ranging in technical ability, as directed by the Dance Director.Support and assist the development and implementation of the school’s evolving Cocurricular Arts Program.Culture fit and attitude are also highly important to us, so a passion for the work you do and the ability to understand and work within our vision, mission and values is paramount to your success in this role.APPLY NOWIf this sounds like you and you are interested in joining a highly respected school community, click the APPLY NOW button via SEEK and provide a copy of your CV, two referees, and a cover letter addressed to the Mrs Wendy Jurss, Deputy Principal outlining your experience as it relates to this role.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 Monday 13 January 2025, applications will be considered and progressed accordingly prior to the closing date.POSITION DESCRIPTION AUD Ipswich 4305

Dance Coach

  • Starting ASAP to support students from Term 1, 2025
  • Join a team of arts professionals supporting students who are keen to learn
  • Supportive School environment with a vision and values focus.

Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School including Ipswich Junior Grammar School offers high quality, non-denominational education to students from Kindy to Year 12 (co-education from Kindy to Year 6, girls only Years 7-12). Established in 1892, the School is one of eight original Grammar Schools in Queensland with a vibrant Arts and Cocurricular Arts program.

At Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School including Ipswich Junior Grammar School we aim to educate students to become confident, well-educated global citizens and we pride ourselves on providing a personalised, holistic education with a focus on academic excellence and a supportive cocurricular program.

THE OPPORTUNITY

A short 30-minute drive from Brisbane, our vast, heritage-listed campus is conveniently located in the middle of Ipswich. We offer the opportunities of a large city, with the quiet feel of a smaller town.

The Co-curricular Arts program is a vibrant department of the School and has grown significantly to support the artistic endeavours of our student cohort. We are now seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Cocurricular Dance Coach to join our close knit ‘Arts’ team where you will provide tuition in various contemporary and classical dance styles; foster a supportive co-Curricular Dance climate which enhances student growth and confidence; and prepare dance troupes for performance presentations throughout the academic year.

This is a part-time, term-time commitment of 3 hours per week plus additional performance hours.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrated skills and experience in teaching dance programs to students across all year levels, and: -

  • Hold teaching qualifications in Dance from a recognised university or college.
  • Expertise in directing all levels of dance student and troupe.
  • Expertise in, and an ability to, incorporate various contemporary and classical skills and techniques into Co-Curricular Dance program development.
  • Expertise in implementing and teaching original choreography to all dance students and troupes ranging in technical ability, as directed by the Dance Director.
  • Support and assist the development and implementation of the school’s evolving Cocurricular Arts Program.

Culture fit and attitude are also highly important to us, so a passion for the work you do and the ability to understand and work within our vision, mission and values is paramount to your success in this role.

APPLY NOW

If this sounds like you and you are interested in joining a highly respected school community, click the APPLY NOW button via SEEK and provide a copy of your CV, two referees, and a cover letter addressed to the Mrs Wendy Jurss, Deputy Principal outlining your experience as it relates to this role.

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 Monday 13 January 2025, applications will be considered and progressed accordingly prior to the closing date.