Art Department Lead & Curriculum Innovator

Southland Boys' High School; Southland; On-site; NZD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Southland Boys’ High School is seeking a passionate art leader to drive the art faculty, inspiring student creativity and achievement. The role focuses on leading planning, delivery, and assessment across years, while promoting inclusive, culturally responsive teaching and high standards in line with NZ curriculum and NCEA practices.

The ideal candidate will foster collaboration within the faculty, manage resources and spaces, and advocate for student wellbeing and achievement.

Qualifications

• Must hold current New Zealand teacher registration.
• Experience leading art programmes in a secondary school setting.
• Strong knowledge of NZ Curriculum and NCEA assessment practices.
• Commitment to culturally responsive teaching and professional growth.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, development, and delivery of art programmes across multiple year levels.
• Deliver engaging lessons that foster creativity and critical thinking.
• Oversee art assessment and moderation to ensure high standards.
• Coordinate art resources, spaces, and equipment.
• Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum development within the art faculty.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Communication

Collaboration

Culturally responsive teaching

Education

New Zealand teacher registration

Job description

Southland Boys’ High School is seeking a passionate art leader to drive the art faculty, inspiring student creativity and achievement. The role focuses on leading planning, delivery, and assessment across years, while promoting inclusive, culturally responsive teaching and high standards in line with NZ curriculum and NCEA practices.

The ideal candidate will foster collaboration within the faculty, manage resources and spaces, and advocate for student wellbeing and achievement.