Secondary Drama Teacher, Southern Hills Christian College

Secondary Drama Teacher (0.8 – 1.0 FTE) Southern Hills Christian College is a K-12 Christian school in Bedfordale, Western Australia, and part of the Swan Christian Education Association (SCEA). Our staff are all committed Christians, and this belief is embedded both explicitly and implicitly in our curriculum and all that we do. We are seeking a passionate and skilled Secondary Drama Teacher to teach and inspire students across Years 7–12. The role is offered at 0.8 FTE, with the possibility of increasing to 1.0 FTE depending on experience and capacity to take on additional responsibilities. Our brand new, purpose-built Performing Arts Theatre, opening in the near future, will provide an unparalleled environment for drama and music to flourish. Drama at Southern Hills shapes students academically, spiritually, and personally. Through story and performance, the successful candidate will nurture creativity, identity, empathy, and confidence in young people. Key Responsibilities Include:

• Deliver engaging, high-quality Drama programs for Years 7–12 aligned with the WA Curriculum and a Christian worldview. Lead rehearsals, workshops, showcases, and full-scale productions.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan performance opportunities and co-curricular events.
• Support the pastoral and spiritual formation of students through drama and storytelling.
• Build caring, professional relationships with students, families, and staff.
• Maintain teaching standards in line with AITSL requirements and engage in ongoing professional learning.
• Uphold all child safety responsibilities and contribute positively to the College’s Christian culture.
• Undertake extra duties as required – such as grounds duty, internal relief, parent evenings, College events, staff meetings, etc.

Selection Criteria: Essential:

• A personal commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ and active involvement in a Christian church. Acceptance of SCEA’s Statement of Faith, Foundational Beliefs, and Educational Objectives, with a lifestyle consistent with these statements.
• Appropriate teaching qualifications and registration with the Teacher Registration Board of WA.
• Technical and expressive competence in Drama (acting, directing, stagecraft).
• Proven experience teaching Drama in a school setting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A philosophy of education that integrates Christian faith, academic rigour, and character formation. Strong organisational and time-management skills, including experience planning productions and managing logistics.
• Willingness to lead co-curricular Drama and mentor students beyond class time.
• Commitment to child safety, pastoral care, and contributing to Christian community life.

Desirable: (Include where appropriate in your response)

• Experience teaching Drama at secondary level, including ATAR or General courses.
• Studies in Christian Education or familiarity with literature in Christian pedagogy.
• Experience using digital learning platforms (LMS).
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to integrate digital technologies into practice.

What We Offer: Unity in Community: Join us as we continue to build strong connections between our networks of Schools as we work together for a common purpose. High-Capacity Workplace: Working for SCEA means joining with us as we continue to seek growth opportunities across our people, places and resources so we can offer excellent Christian education. Growth in Reach: Be a part of increasing community access to transformative Gospel- inspired education as we work with stakeholders to grow the SCEA Schools network. How to Apply: If you’re a passionate Drama educator seeking to make a meaningful contribution within a Christ-centred school community, we invite you to apply online via the SCEA website: scea.wa.edu.au/working-with-us We encourage you to read the attached information pack, which outlines the full job description and selection criteria to address. Online applications should be submitted by the 31st January 2026, however shortlisting will begin immediately, and SCEA reserves the right to close this advert before this date. Applications must include:

• A covering letter addressing all the Essential Christian Lifestyle Criteria and a brief statement outlining the competencies you would bring to the role and your reason for applying
• A current resume/CV
• Copies of qualifications
• Copies of current Working with Children Card, TRBWA registration, or willingness to apply for one.

Only online applications that provide the above requirements will be considered. For confidential enquiries, please contact Joel Vallance on (08) 9497 1751 or email jobs@southernhills.wa.edu.au   About SCEA Swan Christian Education Association (SCEA) is a not-for-profit network of seven schools across Perth. With over 1000 staff and 5000 students, SCEA is united in its mission: “We value and empower every student to become all God created them to be.”