Dance Teacher

Motueka High School; Tasman; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Motueka High School is seeking an innovative and energetic dance teacher to grow our successful programme. The ideal candidate will develop culturally responsive practice and align with the New Zealand Curriculum and NCEA standards. The role starts 28 January 2027 to cover a year's maternity leave.

The school sits in the Tasman District near Abel Tasman and Kahurangi National Parks, offering a supportive environment with core values of Managing Self, Having Respect and Striving to Learn.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the New Zealand Curriculum and Dance at NCEA level.
• Commitment to developing culturally responsive teaching practices.
• Able to plan engaging, stage-appropriate dance experiences for diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging dance lessons and contribute to the school's dance programme.
• Collaborate with staff to align curriculum across year levels.
• Provide coverage and assessment continuity during maternity leave.

Job description

We are looking for an innovative, energetic and relationship focused dance teacher to further build our already successful programme. The ideal candidate will have strengths in developing culturally responsive practice, have a strong understanding of the New Zealand Curriculum and dance at NCEA level, alongside an enthusiasm for creating a curriculum relevant to our students. This position starts 28 January 2027 and is cover a year's maternity leave.

Motueka High School is situated in the heart of the Tasman District close to the Abel Tasman and Kahurangi National Parks. Our school is a supportive environment to teach and learn in, with core values of 'Managing Self, Having Respect and Striving to Learn'.