Speech and Drama Tutor

at  Pymble Ladies College

DESCRIPTION:

Pymble Ladies’ College is a school of the Uniting Church in Australia for girls Kindergarten to Year 12 with boarding from Year 7. At Pymble, we foster a world-class educational environment with the importance of global citizenship and a worldwide perspective central to our strategic intent.
We believe our staff, both teaching and non-teaching, are our most valuable resource. We are proud to have passionate and dedicated staff who recognise the unique strengths and qualities of every Pymble girl.
The role
Do you have a passion for language, literature, drama and performance? Are you enthusiastic about nurturing creativity and self-expression in young minds? We are seeking a talented and dynamic Drama Tutor to join our vibrant Performing Arts Department.
The Speech and Drama Tutor will plan, facilitate, and lead students in the areas of Speech, Drama and Communication skills across the College and will work with students at varied course levels. AMEB course and examinations are undertaken by the Speech and Drama students at Pymble.
This is a casual opportunity for up to 22 hours per week (approximately 3 days) and will work with our students both during and outside core school hours.
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Our kind of team member

You will demonstrate the following attributes and capabilities:

• Energy, enthusiasm, and a real passion for Drama
• Previous experience teaching Speech and Drama in a Primary and Secondary School environment
• Suitable qualifications in AMEB or Trinity College London to teach students at various course levels of Speech and Drama
• Display a willingness to work productively and collaboratively as a member of a team
• Ability to demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail in the preparation of materials both hard copy and electronic
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office with an emphasis on Excel, Word and Outlook
• Willingness to adopt a flexible approach to work tasks and manage changing priorities
• Exceptional communication skills, including written and oral
• Enable the development of positive relationships based on respect and trust
• Willingness to support and promote the ethos and values of the College

Your kind of workplace
Pymble people are at the heart of what the College offers its students. That’s why every Teacher, Professional Services and Co-curricular staff member is valued for being the person they are, for the quality of their work, for their diverse contribution and for their wins – big and small. We express our appreciation in many ways, including through recognition programs, story sharing, celebrations, feedback, and competitive remuneration.
We treasure our caring, collegiate community, which Pymble people often refer to as the ‘Pymble family’. We also appreciate that our family is not the only one in the lives of Pymble people, so we ‘walk the talk’ when it comes to supporting work-life balance, providing family benefits and contributing to community connections.
Your kind of benefits
The rate per hour for this opportunity is competitive and commensurate with experience. We also provide a wide range of opportunities for Pymble people personally and professionally through growth strategies, career progression, access to the latest technology and best in class resources.
Our kind of process
To learn more about this position, the calibre of person we are seeking to appoint, what makes Pymble an excellent place to work and continue your journey of professional growth - please submit your application online.
Our process normally involves two rounds of interviews and reference checks. Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may occur prior to the closing date. Applications for this opportunity will close on Tuesday 28th January, 2025.
Successful candidates must provide a paid Working with Children Check prior to engagement.
Pymble Ladies’ College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a workforce which represents the diverse society in which we live. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
We acknowledge the Durramurragal as the traditional custodians of the land on which our College is built. We pay respect to Elders past, present and future recognising the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

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