Head of department – music

Whangaparaoa College; Auckland; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Auckland is seeking a certified music teacher to enhance student engagement and develop musical programs. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the New Zealand Curriculum and experience in managing music resourcing. This role offers an opportunity to inspire a diverse range of learners and support co-curricular musical activities in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in teaching music across all levels.
• Ability to connect with and engage learners in their musical interests.

Responsibilities

• Develop quality programmes to increase learner involvement.
• Coordinate and manage itinerant music teacher resourcing.

Skills

Understanding of the New Zealand Curriculum in music

Enthusiasm for developing co-curricular ensembles

Ability to inspire diverse learners

Commitment to inclusive education practices

Experience managing itinerant music teacher resourcing

Education

Certified teacher status

Job description

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

The arts

1MU negotiable

We're looking for a true collaborator and team player. We need someone who has the ability to develop quality programmes to increase learner involvement and connect with, inspire, and engage our learners in their musical interests and aspirations. Please also indicate other supporting subjects.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• A strong understanding of the New Zealand Curriculum in music including all levels of NCEA
• Enthusiasm for contributing to and developing co-curricular ensembles and performance opportunities
• The ability to connect with and inspire a diverse range of learners
• A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and inclusive education practices
• Experience coordinating and managing the itinerant music teacher resourcing
• Willingness to work collaboratively within the performing arts team.

Whangaparāoa College is located 35 minutes north of the Auckland Harbour Bridge on the beautiful Hibiscus Coast. The college has outstanding facilities, a committed and talented staff, and a focus on personal excellence and learner achievement.

This is an exciting time to join our college as we respond to our recent curriculum review, embedding schoolwide approaches to raising literacy, culturally responsive pedagogy and enhancing mana ōrite mō te Mātauranga Māori. We pride ourselves on our teaching philosophy to "know and grow" our learners within a "warm and demanding" culture. As a member of our staff, you will embody our values and character – Āhuatanga Whangaparāoa – and work to ensure every young person achieves their personal excellence.

How to apply

Please apply via the vacancy link, or visit our website under Staff Vacancies.

Physical address: 8 Stanmore Bay Road, Stanmore Bay

Postal Address: PO Box 775, Whangaparaoa, Stanmore Bay, 0943