ITM Forte - brass specialist

Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A college in New Zealand is looking for an itinerant music teacher specializing in brass to provide music tuition across the Canterbury Region. The position offers flexibility with part-time or full-time options and requires travel to various schools. Candidates must have qualifications in music teaching, a valid driver’s license, and a reliable vehicle. Engagement in professional development is also part of the role.

Benefits

Travel expenses reimbursed

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified, registered teachers required for music tuition.
• Ability to travel independently to rural schools.
• Engage in collaborative team meetings for professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, small group, and ensemble tuition.
• Assist with performance preparation and assessment.
• Travel to schools outside of Christchurch as needed.

Skills

Teaching a wide range of styles

Understanding of the Music curriculum (Y9-13)

NCEA performance preparation and assessment

Experience teaching individual and group lessons

Flexibility within repertoire

Education

Current NZ teacher registration or Limited Authority to Teach

Tools

Valid NZ Driver Licence

Reliable vehicle

Job description

Overview

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2026, End Date: 11/12/2026 (Covering fluctuating roll).

Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Certificated teacher
The arts

Itinerant teachers of music [attached unit]

Position is brass speciality

The Forte Unit of itinerant teachers of music [ITM] (based at Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College) provide students with high quality music tuition within participating schools across the Canterbury Region.

We are seeking a fixed-term, part-time [0.6 - 1.0 FTTE] or full-time qualified, highly effective and inspiring ITM teacher starting 28 January 2026 until 11 December 2026.

Teachers are required for individual, small group and ensemble tuition to NCEA Level 3. Some occasional extra-curricular duties/travel may be required.

Successful applicants will be trained, qualified, registered teachers; able to travel independently to rural schools as required (costs reimbursed).

Specialised position in Brass

Applicants must have:

• Skills and experience in teaching a wide range of styles.
• A good understanding of the Music curriculum (Y9-13).
• The ability to assist with NCEA performance preparation and assessment.
• Experience teaching individual and group lessons.
• Flexibility within repertoire and a willingness to work with the varying requirements of a diverse range of music departments.

The successful applicant needs to have current NZ teacher registration (preferred) or a Limited Authority to Teach (LAT).

Valid NZ Driver Licence and a reliable vehicle are required, as the role includes some travel to schools outside the Christchurch metropolitan area. Travel expenses will be provided.

All itinerant music teachers regularly engage in collaborative team meetings with a focus on Professional development including a current focus on Tikanga and te reo Māori.

How to apply

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to:

Physical address: 510 Hagley Avenue, Christchurch Central, Christchurch