Leading Teacher Range 3 - Head Of Dance

Location Profile The Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School (VCASS) provides a nationally and internationally recognised specialist program for the training of talented young dancers, musicians, theatre and visual artists. Students are encouraged to develop a passion for learning and a sense of respect for themselves and others. The school is committed to providing a safe and nurturing learning environment that recognises and caters for the different academic, artistic, cultural, health and pastoral needs of students. Students entering the school come to understand that a serious study of music, dance, theatre and visual arts requires a thorough technical training which begins at an early age, daily classes and many hours of practice, the nurturing of creativity, specialist teaching by highly skilled and experienced staff and high quality performance and exhibition opportunities. VCASS is a dynamic educational and operational environment. The primary campus is located in the Melbourne Arts Precinct at Southbank and, in addition, the school utilises facilities at the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA), the Lawler Theatre at the Melbourne Theatre Company and provides academic instruction at the Australian Ballet School. VCASS runs under a unique model and is operational over extended hours, with regular classes in some areas scheduled between 8am- 5.30pm Monday -Friday and some staff have adjusted work schedules as a result. The performance and event schedule is significant, both in number of activities and the depth of the production quality, In working at VCASS, you will experience; Working in the Melbourne Arts Precinct in a purpose specific and award winning building, readily accessible by public transport A vibrant performance, exhibition and event environment where student work is showcased A committed and passionate team of professionals <