Digital Art Teacher

Te Haikura a Kiwa; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Haikura A Kiwa is seeking a New Zealand registered Digital Art State Teacher to cover a maternity leave period for 2027. The role is full time and fixed term, starting 28/01/2027 and ending 27/01/2028, to serve a diverse learning community with a growing roll.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate empathy toward students and culture, implement flexible assessment practices, and uphold NZ Curriculum pedagogy across the arts. The school is based in Manurewa, Auckland.

Qualifications

• New Zealand Curriculum understanding and teaching pedagogies.
• Ability to create flexible and ongoing assessment practices for students.
• Demonstrates empathy and understanding towards students and their culture.

Responsibilities

• Teach Digital Art to secondary students (Years 7–15) during a fixed term maternity cover.
• Deliver engaging lessons and assessments aligned with NZ curricula.

Skills

Empathy and understanding

Flexible assessment practices

Education

NZ registered Digital Art State Teacher

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 27/01/2028 (Maternity Leave)

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

The arts

Te Haikura A Kiwa is a diverse and vibrant learning community committed to doing the very best for our students. Our current roll of over 1,900 students has grown considerably in 2026 and with a further predicted roll growth. We are looking for a full time, fixed term NZ registered Digital Art State Teacher for 2027 to cover for a staff on Maternity Leave.

Our kura provides education for the multicultural diversity of Manurewa.

Te Haikura A Kiwa is a school with sustained improvements across a wide range of metrics, including improving learning, engagement and achievement.

We are seeking an enthusiastic New Zealand registered Teacher who demonstrates empathy and understanding towards our students and their culture. The ability to create flexible and ongoing assessment practices for students.

Successful applicants will demonstrate an outstanding commitment to the New Zealand Curriculum and teaching pedagogies.