Art or Performing Arts Teacher

Papakura Intermediate; Papakura; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Papakura Intermediate is seeking an enthusiastic Art or Performing Arts Teacher to inspire creativity and growth in Year 7 and 8 Technology. You will design practical, engaging lessons that celebrate students’ identities and talents while building confidence to share their creativity.

With small class sizes, you will nurture individual strengths, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to a school culture where creativity and student voice matter. The role starts in 2027.

Qualifications

• Brings passion and sound teaching practice in art or performing arts.
• Designs engaging, practical learning that stretches students’ creativity and skills.
• Values students’ cultures, identities and experiences as rich foundations for learning.
• Builds positive relationships and helps emerging adolescents feel confident to participate.
• Collaborates openly, reflects on their practice and contributes ideas to our school community.

Responsibilities

• Deliver arts education within Year 7 and 8 Technology programme.
• Design engaging, practical learning experiences that stretch creativity.
• Foster inclusive classroom culture and student confidence.
• Collaborate with school community to enhance learning outcomes.

Skills

Art teaching

Performing arts

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

Papakura Intermediate | Bring your passion. Inspire creativity. Grow confidence.

Imagine a teaching role where your passion for the arts is at the heart of every day - where you help young people discover their talents, express who they are and find the confidence to share their creativity.

At Papakura Intermediate, we are looking for an enthusiastic Art or Performing Arts Teacher to bring fresh ideas, creative energy and purposeful learning to our Year 7 and 8 Technology programme.

With small classes of 10–15 students, you will have the opportunity to build strong relationships, nurture individual strengths and make space for students to experiment, take creative risks and experience success. Our programme welcomes learners from our own kura and valued local schools, supporting our vision of being a ‘Home to Innovative Learners and Leaders’.

Whether your strengths lie in visual arts, drama, dance or music, we want to hear what you could bring to P.I.

We are looking for someone who:

• Brings passion and sound teaching practice in art or performing arts.
• Designs engaging, practical learning that stretches students’ creativity and skills.
• Values students’ cultures, identities and experiences as rich foundations for learning.
• Builds positive relationships and helps emerging adolescents feel confident to participate.
• Collaborates openly, reflects on their practice and contributes ideas to our school community.

Bring the art form you love to a kura where creativity, belonging and student voice matter. We would love to hear from you.

This position commences in 2027.