Dance Teacher

Iona College; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Iona College is a boarding and day school for girls in Years 7 to 13, located in Havelock North. We are seeking a New Zealand Registered Teacher with current practising certificate to join as an experienced specialist dance teacher.

The role is permanent part-time (0.5 FTTE) with potential to become full-time depending on supporting subjects. The successful candidate will work collaboratively, build trusted relationships, and uphold the College’s high standards and co-curricular life in a

Qualifications

• Must hold NZ Teaching Council registered teacher status with current practising certificate.
• Experience as a specialist dance teacher is essential.
• Ability to foster quality teaching and learning with a future-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Teach dance to students in Years 7–13 (Secondary / wharekura).
• Collaborate with staff to plan and deliver engaging learning across the curriculum.
• Uphold the College's values and support co-curricular life and performing arts.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Dance pedagogy

Education

New Zealand Registered Teacher (Teaching Council)

Job description

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

The arts

This is a permanent part-time position (0.5 FTTE) to start at the beginning of term 1 2027. There is potential for it to be a full-time position depending on supporting subjects.

Iona College is a boarding and day school for girls in Years 7 to 13, with a strong Presbyterian heritage and culture of academic success and outstanding achievement in sport and the performing arts. Located in Havelock North, the College balances tradition with a dynamic, innovative learning environment for 330 students.

We are seeking a New Zealand Registered Teacher (with a current practising certificate issued by the Teaching Council) who is an experienced specialist dance teacher.

We are looking for a teacher who is:

• passionate about working with young people
• able to build trusted relationships and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills
• committed to quality teaching and learning, with a future-focused approach
• calm under pressure and collaborative in a team environment.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively and inspire learning to the highest level. They will uphold the vision, values, and high standards of Iona College by demonstrating integrity and professionalism at all times and by supporting the special character and co-curricular life of the College.

The terms and conditions, including base salary, for this position are set by the relevant collective agreement.

Please see the included job description for an outline of the position.