Drama Teacher
Employment
Full time, Contract
Subject
Creative Arts
Sector
Independent
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
10 October 2026
Posted 11 Sep 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Canberra Grammar School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-12
School staff (FTE)
330.7
176.1 teaching · 154.6 non-teaching
Students per teacher
12:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
2,116
Indigenous students
1%
Language other than English
19%
Girls vs boys
904 girls · 1,212 boys
Socio-educational background
Well above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
- Join a vibrant, creative and collaborative Performing Arts team
- Parental leave contract commencing Term 1, 2027
- Inspire students across Years 7–10 to build confidence, creativity and a love of performance
About the Role
Canberra Grammar School is seeking an energetic and inspiring Drama Teacher to join our Senior School Performing Arts team.
This is an exciting opportunity to bring stories, characters and ideas to life for students in Years 7–10. Through engaging classroom experiences and practical performance opportunities, you will encourage students to take creative risks, develop their dramatic skills and discover the confidence to express themselves.
Whether you are an experienced educator or an emerging teacher with strong potential, you will be welcomed into a knowledgeable, enthusiastic and collaborative team committed to outstanding teaching and learning.
Teaching at CGS extends beyond the classroom. Our teachers know their students as individuals, contribute to pastoral care through the Student House system and participate in the broader co-curricular and community life of the School. The position therefore includes teaching, pastoral and co-curricular responsibilities, with some out-of-hours commitments across the School calendar.
About You
- Strong subject knowledge and the ability to deliver engaging Drama programs across Years 7–10
- A demonstrated capacity to teach students across a broad range of ages, abilities and learning needs
- The ability to create an inclusive and supportive environment in which students feel confident to perform, experiment and grow…