Drama Teacher

Queen Margaret College; Wellington; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Queen Margaret College in Wellington seeks a middle school drama teacher to join our arts faculty. Drama is taught to Years 7–10 as part of the IB Middle Years Programme. Students participate in performances and productions to showcase their work.

Applicants should have NZ Teaching Registration or be working toward it, a passion for inclusive education, and the ability to engage diverse learners. We offer professional development and a supportive, values-driven culture.

Qualifications

• An enthusiasm for learning and high expectations of students.
• A willingness to lift barriers to diversity and inclusiveness.
• New Zealand Teaching Registration or working towards registration.

Responsibilities

• Teach drama to years 7–10 within the IB Middle Years Programme.
• Lead engaging performances and productions as part of the arts curriculum.

Skills

Enthusiasm for learning

Diversity and inclusiveness

Education

NZ Teaching Registration

Job description

Area / composite (Years 1-15), Certificated teacher
The arts

Queen Margaret College (QMC) is Wellington's leading independent school for girls and young women providing modern a boarding experience and a co-educational Preschool. Located in the heart of our vibrant capital, we're a modern, inclusive, and forward-thinking community that welcomes students and staff from all backgrounds. We're proud of our values-driven culture that nurtures individual and collective hauora (wellbeing), and we're committed to empowering every learner to thrive.

We are searching for a middle school drama teacher to join our staff in the arts faculty. Drama is taught from Years 7 to 10 as part of the IB Middle Years Programme. Students take part in performances and productions to showcase their work.

We are seeking someone with:

• An enthusiasm for learning and high expectations of students
• A willingness to lift barriers to diversity and inclusiveness
• A New Zealand Teaching Registration or working towards registration.

Ngā whakareinga | What we offer

Our staff have access to a wide range of professional development opportunities as part of our ongoing commitment to continuous learning and development. We have a positive, supportive culture with people at its heart. We also offer a competitive remuneration.

We operate safer recruitment practices and undertake rigorous screening and safety checking processes for all roles that involve contact with children.

To be considered for this role you must be able to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand.