Job Openings at St Stithians College

Requirements

• This position is available from January 2027. We are seeking an experienced and purpose-driven fundraising professional who can build meaningful relationships, inspire philanthropic support and help secure sustainable investment in education.

Requirements for this position are:

• relevant fundraising, philanthropy, business-development or relationship-management experience;
• excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• event and reunion coordination and planning skills and experience;
• a proven ability to build trusted stakeholder relationships;
• strong planning and organisational abilities;
• initiative, sound judgement and personal accountability;
• a commitment to ethical fundraising and stewardship; and
• a genuine alignment with the ethos and values of an independent Methodist school.

The Ideal Candidate will :

• develop and implement strategic fundraising initiatives;
• cultivate and steward donors, prospective donors and partners;
• identify new philanthropic and funding opportunities;
• prepare compelling cases for support;
• communicate the College’s priorities and impact with clarity;
• collaborate across the Advancement Office the Old Stithian Association and the wider College community;
• uphold the highest standards of integrity, confidentiality and donor care.
• have a sound understanding of and commitment to the ethos of an independent school;
• support the College’s safeguarding practices and obtain all required police and offender-registry clearances.

go to method of application »

Requirements

• The College invites applications for the above-mentioned position, available from 1 January 2027. The successful candidate will coach the Girls’ College Dance Club and prepare students for participation in the Street Dance Association Dance Sport School League and appropriate school dance events.

Requirements:

• Proven experience teaching and mentoring school-age dancers of varying abilities
• Relevant dance training or coaching qualifications, with strong expertise in hip-hop and street dance
• Clearance from the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO) confirming no record of sexual offences against children and mentally impaired people, or a valid police clearance certificate
• Working knowledge of the Street Dance Association Dance Sport School League (SDA DSSL)
• Ability to teach a range of styles including commercial dance, house, popping, locking, breaking, and Amapiano would be beneficial
• Strong communication, safeguarding and inclusive coaching skills; availability for occasional competitions outside school hours
• Understands and adheres to the policies, procedures and values of St Stithians College
• Any staff member working within a school is required to have a sexual offender’s clearance certificate before employment can commence

Responsibilities:

• Plan and lead one structured, engaging Dance Club coaching session per week, developing technique, musicality, fitness, confidence and teamwork
• Prepare students for the Dance Sport School League, including prescribed movement vocabulary, freestyle, performance skills and competition readiness
• Coordinate suitable league entries, registration information and competition preparations with the relevant Teacher-in-Charge (TIC)
• Develop age-appropriate choreography and support participation in school performances and other suitable dance opportunities
• Attend and coach at agreed league fixtures or competitions, which may take place after hours or on weekends
• Maintain attendance registers, communicate progress and submit required information to the TIC timeously
• Create a safe, inclusive and encouraging environment for dancers of differing levels of experience
• Model the Saints values and maintain positive professional relationships with students, parents and staff