Dance Teacher & Performing Arts Instructor

Inspire confidence. Create unforgettable experiences. Make a difference in schools every day.

Kinect Performing Arts is one of Victoria’s leading school Performing Arts providers, delivering curriculum-aligned Dance and Drama programs, graduations, concerts and whole-school productions to more than 180 schools each year.

As a proud VPA Business Partner, we work alongside schools as an extension of their team, helping create engaging Performing Arts experiences that build confidence, resilience, creativity and community.

We’re looking for an energetic, passionate and reliable Dance Teacher & Performing Arts Instructor to join our growing Melbourne team.

Whether you’re an experienced dance teacher, performer or entertainer who loves working with children, this is an opportunity to combine your passion for movement with meaningful work that impacts thousands of students each year.

Why you’ll love working with Kinect

At Kinect, people come first. We believe the best programs come from instructors who feel supported, valued and inspired.

What we offer

• School hours (Monday-Friday) with excellent work-life balance

• Comprehensive paid training and ongoing mentoring

• Opportunities to progress into senior teaching, training and leadership roles

• Supplied uniform, equipment and lesson resources

• Petrol allowance and paid tolls

• A supportive, passionate and collaborative team culture

• The opportunity to teach, perform, keep active and genuinely make a difference in schools every day

About the Role

This role involves delivering engaging Dance and Performing Arts programs across primary and secondary schools throughout Melbourne and surrounding suburbs.

No two days are the same.

You’ll inspire students through movement, build relationships with school communities and become a trusted representative of the Kinect Performing Arts brand.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver fun, engaging and curriculum-aligned Dance and Performing Arts lessons

• Create an inclusive classroom where every student feels confident to participate

• Build strong relationships with teachers, school leadership and students

• Travel to schools across Melbourne and surrounding areas

• Maintain high teaching standards while following Kinect lesson plans and program structure

• Contribute positively to our supportive team culture

• Assist with concerts, school productions and special events

About You

We’re looking for someone who is energetic, reliable and loves making a positive impact.

Essential

• Passion for dance, movement and working with children

• Experience teaching dance or performing arts

• Current Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain one)

• Current Australian working rights

• Current Driver’s Licence and reliable vehicle

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Professional presentation and a positive attitude

• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment

• Strong organisational and time management skills

• A willingness to travel throughout Melbourne

Highly Regarded

• Experience teaching within primary or secondary schools

• Experience delivering group fitness, performing arts or children’s entertainment programs

• Knowledge of Google Workspace (Drive, Docs, Sheets and Gmail)

About Kinect Performing Arts

Kinect Performing Arts was founded to ensure Performing Arts accessible to every student and has grown into one of Victoria’s leading school Performing Arts providers.

We believe every child deserves the opportunity to experience the confidence that comes from performing.

From weekly Dance and Drama programs to whole-school productions, graduations and special events, our mission is to help schools create unforgettable experiences while developing resilience, confidence, creativity and teamwork.

If you’re passionate about inspiring young people and want to be part of a supportive, fast-growing organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply Now

Please send your CV and a short cover letter outlining your experience and why you’d be a great fit for the Kinect team.

Email: ••••@kinect-pa.com

To learn more about Kinect Performing Arts, visit www.kinectperformingarts.com