Dance / drama teacher

Mount Maunganui College; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A secondary education institution in Bay of Plenty is seeking a part-time teacher focused on dance and junior drama. Join a successful performing arts team in a well-resourced environment. Candidates should have relevant teaching qualifications and skills in choreography. This role starts on January 28, 2026, with the potential to evolve into a full-time position.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching dance and junior drama.
• Ability to demonstrate strong choreography skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach dance with a focus on junior drama.
• Contribute to the school’s performing arts program.
• Collaborate within a supportive performing arts department.

Skills

Dance teaching

Choreography

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Education

Certificated teacher, Secondary (Years 7–15)

Experience with NCEA up to Level 2

Job description

Part time, Fixed term, FTTE up to: 0.7, Start Date: 28/01/2026, End Date: 27/01/2027 (Project release)

Overview

The secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura role focuses on dance with the ability to teach junior drama. The arts department invites an energetic teacher to join a small and successful performing arts team in a well-resourced environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach dance with a focus on junior drama.
• Contribute to the school’s performing arts program and co-curricular activities.
• Demonstrate skills in choreography and deliver NCEA up to Level 2 (as applicable).
• Collaborate within a supportive performing arts department and maintain excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Be open to teaching additional subjects, as there is a possibility this role may become full-time.

Qualifications

• Certificated teacher, Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura.
• Experience with NCEA up to Level 2 and confident dance teaching ability.
• Strong choreography skills and excellent interpersonal and organisational abilities.

How to apply

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to: