Applied Music Teacher

Pacific Advance Secondary School; Auckland; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Advance Secondary School is seeking a passionate music kaiako to deliver engaging programmes across NCEA Levels 1 to 3 and contribute to our junior curriculum. You will teach performance, composition, theory and contemporary music while celebrating Pacific, Māori and contemporary traditions.

Applicants should hold NZ teacher registration and a current practising certificate, or be eligible to obtain them.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to teach music across levels and engage diverse learners.
• Experience delivering NCEA assessment and moderation.
• Knowledge of Pacific, Māori, and contemporary music traditions.

Responsibilities

• teach music performance, composition, theory and contemporary music
• develop students' practical musicianship, creativity and confidence
• deliver quality NCEA assessment and moderation
• incorporate Pacific, Māori and contemporary musical traditions into learning
• support school performances, ensembles, cultural celebrations and community events
• use music technology and innovative approaches to engage diverse learners
• Contribute to our Hala curriculum and the wider life of PASS

Skills

Music teaching

NCEA assessment

Pacific culture

Classroom management

Education

Teaching qualification

NZ teacher registration

Job description

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About the role

Pacific Advance Secondary School is a special character, Pacific-centred secondary school where identity, culture, creativity and academic achievement are central to learning.

We seek an enthusiastic and talented music kaiako to deliver engaging programmes across NCEA Levels 1 to 3 and contribute to our junior curriculum.

The successful applicant will:

• teach music performance, composition, theory and contemporary music
• develop students' practical musicianship, creativity and confidence
• deliver quality NCEA assessment and moderation
• incorporate Pacific, Māori and contemporary musical traditions into learning
• support school performances, ensembles, cultural celebrations and community events
• use music technology and innovative approaches to engage diverse learners
• Contribute to our Hala curriculum and the wider life of PASS.

We are looking for a collaborative, culturally responsive teacher with strong musical expertise, sound classroom practice and a commitment to helping young people achieve their potential.

Applicants should embrace our values of Alofa, Tautua and Fa'aaloalo and recognise music as a powerful expression of identity, belonging and cultural pride.

Start date is term 1 2027.

New Zealand teacher registration and a current practising certificate, or eligibility to obtain these, are required.

Join PASS and inspire the next generation of musicians, performers and creative leaders.