Art Lead & Curriculum Innovator

Southland Boys' High School; Invercargill City; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Southland Boys’ High School is seeking a passionate and innovative art teacher to lead the art faculty from Term 1, 2027. The role focuses on inspiring creativity, student engagement, and achievement while providing leadership in art across multiple year levels.

The successful applicant will nurture artistic expression, coordinate resources, and support all learners to reach high standards within a culturally responsive program. Strong NZ Curriculum knowledge is essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold current New Zealand teacher registration.
• Experience leading or coordinating art programmes is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of NZ Curriculum and NCEA assessment practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, development, and delivery of art programmes across multiple year levels.
• Deliver engaging lessons that encourage creativity and critical thinking.
• Oversee art assessment and moderation with high standards.
• Coordinate art resources, materials, and teaching spaces.
• Support collaborative curriculum development within the art faculty.
• Maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment.
• Use assessment information to support student progress and achievement.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Communication

Creativity

Education

New Zealand teacher registration

Job description

Southland Boys’ High School is seeking a passionate and innovative art teacher to lead the art faculty from Term 1, 2027. The role focuses on inspiring creativity, student engagement, and achievement while providing leadership in art across multiple year levels.

The successful applicant will nurture artistic expression, coordinate resources, and support all learners to reach high standards within a culturally responsive program. Strong NZ Curriculum knowledge is essential.