Art Teacher - Visual Arts

ACG Tauranga; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

ACG Tauranga is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced art teacher with experience teaching the Cambridge International curriculum. The successful candidate can be a primary or secondary art teacher with visual arts experience, with a focus on fostering creativity within a thriving school community.

This is a permanent, part-time (0.5) position commencing January 2027. The role involves delivering engaging art lessons, differentiating instruction, assessing progress, and contributing to

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Cambridge International curriculum.
• Experience teaching visual arts at primary or secondary level.

Responsibilities

• Deliver art lessons that promote creativity, achievement, and a love of learning.
• Differentiate teaching approaches to meet diverse needs and abilities.
• Assess student progress and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Create a positive, inclusive, well‑managed classroom environment.
• Foster strong relationships with students, parents and colleagues.
• Integrate technology into teaching and learning programmes.
• Contribute to co‑curricular activities and school events.
• Collaborate with colleagues and engage in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Art teaching experience

Cambridge Curriculum experience

Job description

Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Certificated teacher

English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

ACG Tauranga is a leading independent, co-educational school in Pyes Pa, Tauranga, offering the Cambridge Curriculum for students from Years 0-13. As part of Inspired Education's global network of premium schools, we are committed to academic excellence, innovation, and student success.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced art teacher with experience teaching Cambridge International curriculum. The successful candidate can be a primary or secondary art teacher with visual arts experience, with a focus on fostering creativity and artistic confidence within a thriving school community.

The successful applicant will enjoy working as a part of a supportive team, have experience in teaching visual arts and be willing to contribute and embrace the life of our school.

The position will commence in January 2027.

This is a permanent, part-time (0.5) position. Address your application letter to The Principal, Mrs Thea Kilian and state your specialist area and preferred year levels.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging and inspiring art lessons that promote creativity, achievement, and a love of learning.
• Differentiate teaching approaches to meet the diverse needs and abilities of students.
• Assess student progress and provide timely, constructive feedback to support growth.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and well-managed classroom environment.
• Foster strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Effectively integrate technology into teaching and learning programmes.
• Contribute to co-curricular activities, school events, and the wider school community while ensuring student wellbeing and safety.
• Collaborate with colleagues, share best practice, and engage in ongoing professional development.