Junior School Music Teacher and Performing Arts Coordinator

Diocesan School for Girls; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Access to a fitness centre, pool, and/

physiotherapy services

Extensive opportunities for професs s

Warm and inclusive culture

Covered parking for cars, bikes, and e

Beautiful, state-of-the-art facilities

Job summary

Diocesan School For Girls in Auckland seeks an inspiring and energetic Music Teacher and Performing Arts Coordinator for Years 0–6. This full-time role combines classroom music teaching with leading our vibrant performing arts programme within a supportive, well-resourced environment.

You will guide choirs and instrumental groups, collaborate with Junior School leaders, and bring an inquiry-based PYP approach to your teaching.

Qualifications

• Recognised teaching qualification and NZ teacher registration.
• Expertise in primary school music education.
• Ability to lead choirs, or experience coordinating them.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to lead and inspire others.
• Collaborative, future-focused outlook and a commitment to educating the whole child.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, age-appropriate music lessons to students in Years 0–6.
• Coordinate performing arts events, productions, and music opportunities across the Junior School.
• Bring the PYP’s inquiry-based approach into your teaching, encouraging curiosity, creativity, and collaboration.
• Work closely with Junior School leaders and specialist teachers to grow the performing arts curriculum.
• Support each student’s growth in music through choirs, instrumental groups, and co-curricular activities.
• Be available to start 25 January 2027.

Skills

Music education

Choir leadership

Organisational skills

Collaborative approach

Education

Teaching qualification

NZ teacher registration

Job description

Job Description

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Diocesan School for Girls

Job Category: Education, Childcare & Training

At Diocesan School for Girls, we are dedicated to nurturing young women who are curious, courageous, and empowered to shape their futures.

We are seeking an inspiring and energetic Music Teacher and Performing Arts Coordinator to join our Junior School team. In this full-time role, you’ll lead music and the performing arts for our girls in Years 0–6, in a supportive, well-resourced, and future-focused environment — where ideas are valued, student wellbeing is prioritised, and excellence is a shared goal.

Mō te tūranga: About the role

This dual role combines classroom music teaching with leadership of our vibrant performing arts programme. You will:

• Deliver engaging, age-appropriate music lessons to students in Years 0–6
• Coordinate performing arts events, productions, and music opportunities across the Junior School
• Bring the PYP’s inquiry-based approach into your teaching, encouraging curiosity, creativity, and collaboration
• Work closely with Junior School leaders and specialist teachers to grow the performing arts curriculum
• Support each student’s growth in music through choirs, instrumental groups, and co-curricular activities
• Be available to start 25 January 2027

Our Junior School is an IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP). PYP experience is welcomed, but ongoing professional learning and support will be provided for those new to the programme.

Desired Skills And Experience

Ngā pūkenga me whai: We’re looking for someone with

• A recognised teaching qualification and New Zealand teacher registration
• Expertise in primary school music education
• The ability to lead choirs, or experience coordinating them
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to lead and inspire others
• A collaborative, future-focused outlook and a commitment to educating the whole child

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

Diocesan School For Girls Is a High-performing Independent Anglican School Located In Epsom, Auckland. Our Students Are Motivated And Supported To Excel Academically, Creatively, And Personally. Staff Benefit From

• Competitive remuneration
• Access to a fitness centre, pool, and physiotherapy services
• Extensive opportunities for professional and personal development, including in the PYP
• A warm and inclusive culture, with regular social events and wellness initiatives
• Covered parking for cars, bikes, and scooters (limited, first-come basis)
• Beautiful, landscaped grounds, state-of-the-art facilities, and a wide range of teaching resources

Applications close on 25 November 2026.