Applied Music Teacher

Pacific Advance Secondary School; Māngere-Ōtāhuhu; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Advance Secondary School in Auckland seeks a passionate music kaiako to deliver engaging programmes across NCEA Levels 1 to 3 and contribute to our junior curriculum. You will teach music performance, composition, theory and contemporary music, develop students' practical musicianship, and deliver quality NCEA assessment and moderation.

Join PASS to work in a culturally responsive team that embraces Alofa, Tautua and Fa'aaloalo, integrating Pacific, Māori and contemporary traditions into

Qualifications

• Must hold NZ teacher registration and be eligible for practising certificate.
• Experience teaching NCEA Levels 1–3 in music.
• Ability to integrate Pacific and Māori musical traditions.

Responsibilities

• Teach music across NCEA Levels 1–3 with performance, composition, theory.
• Develop students' practical musicianship and confidence.
• Deliver quality NCEA assessment and moderation.
• Incorporate Pacific, Māori and contemporary musical traditions.
• Support school performances, ensembles and community events.
• Use music technology to engage diverse learners.
• Contribute to Hala curriculum and PASS life.

Skills

Music performance

Composition

Music theory

Contemporary music

NCEA assessment

Moderation

Pacific cultural integration

Education

NZ teacher registration

Current practising certificate

Tools

Music technology

Job description

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.