Teacher secondary music/performing arts/social sciences. Special Character position

Catholic Cathedral College; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected educational institution in Canterbury is seeking a Certificated Teacher for a full-time, permanent position in Secondary Music/Performing Arts/Social Sciences. The role involves instructing students from Years 7 to 13, focusing on music and performing arts while participating in religious instruction aligned with the college's ethos. Candidates must hold current New Zealand teacher registration and have a passion for teaching within a diverse community.

Qualifications

• Certificated teacher for secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura.
• Expertise in social sciences and the arts.
• Willingness to participate in religious instruction.

Responsibilities

• Instruct junior and senior students in music.
• Teach Pacific studies and tourism.
• Assess dance standards in performing arts.

Skills

Teaching music

Social sciences knowledge

Performing arts assessment

Education

Current New Zealand teacher registration

Job description

Teacher Secondary Music/Performing Arts/Social Sciences - Special Character Position

Full-time, Permanent

We are seeking a Certificated teacher for secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, with expertise in social sciences and the arts, to join our kura from the start of 2026. This is a Special Character position, requiring a willingness and ability to participate in religious instruction aligned with the college's ethos.

Responsibilities include:

1. Specialist music teaching, capable of instructing junior and senior students up to Year 13.
2. Teaching Pacific studies and tourism.
3. Assessment of dance standards, with a focus on performing arts.

About Catholic Cathedral College:

Located on the historic site of Christchurch's Catholic origins, our co-educational college educates over 500 students from Years 7 to 13. We are a diverse, whānau-focused school committed to the charisms of our founding orders, To Live by Faith.

Our mission is to provide high-quality Catholic education accessible to all, respecting cultural diversity and honoring the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Applicants must complete the Special Character position form included with the application, and submit the fully completed Application for Appointment: Declaration Form, current CV, and cover letter.

Applicants should have the legal right to work in Aotearoa New Zealand and hold current New Zealand teacher registration.

To apply: Please visit our website (see vacancy link) and review the application instructions under About – Work With Us.

Physical Address:
62 Ferry Road, Phillipstown, Christchurch

Postal Address:
PO Box 10255, Phillipstown, Christchurch, 8145