Head of Performing Arts

Tuakau College; Waikato; On-site; NZD 71,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Tuakau College in New Zealand is seeking a passionate educator to lead and oversee the Performing Arts learning area starting in 2027. The role involves developing a fast-growing arts pathway (3MU and 1MMA) and collaborating with staff to meet diverse learner needs.

Applicants should have a genuine passion for working with young people, be organized and relational, and willing to advise specialist subjects.

Qualifications

• Five years’ classroom teaching experience.
• Overseas applicants: three-year specialist degree Level 7; one-year teacher training Level 7.
• NZ Teachers Council registration is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the Performing Arts learning area.
• Develop and grow the Performing Arts department.
• Collaborate with staff to meet diverse learning needs.

Education

Three-year specialist degree Level 7

Job description

Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Middle leadership

The arts

3MU and 1MMA

We require a passionate, engaging and energetic educator to lead and oversee our Performing Arts learning area, commencing at the beginning of 2027 (3MU’s and 1MMA). This is an exciting opportunity to develop this fast-growing learning area!

We are looking for someone that has a genuine passion for working with young people and the ability to contribute positively to the Performing Arts department. Please advise specialist subjects. The successful applicant will be collaborative, organised, relational, and capable of catering to a wide range of learning needs.

Along with your application you are required to submit 2 completed referee reports (template found on our website)

This position has also been advertised under the 'Auckland' region.

For overseas applicants you are required to have a three-year specialist degree at Level 7 with a one-year teacher training Level 7 qualification. It is an advantage to have New Zealand teacher registration with the NZ Teachers Council. You must have a least 5 years’ experience in the classroom. Your conditions of work and salary are based on the Secondary Teachers Collective Agreement 2002-2025. The salary range is from $70779 ($34.02/hr) to$103086 ($49.56/hr). A salary assessment needs to be completed to decide the salary grade you will be placed on.

Come and join our staff and help inspire our young students to do the very best in all things!

Applicants that applied for the previously listed vacancy do not need to re-apply.