Lead, Online Creative Arts Department

Crimson Global Academy; Auckland; Remote; NZD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Leadership network

Job summary

Aotearoa Infinite Academy, New Zealand's first online charter school, invites applications for a Department Lead for Creative Arts. This permanent, full-time role leads Year 9–13 arts across visual arts, music, drama, dance and design, with a teaching component and online course design.

You will coach teachers, shape digital learning, and ensure assessment and portfolios align with NCEA standards. Start Term 1, 2027, with competitive remuneration and a collaborative leadership network.

Qualifications

• Registered teacher with a full practising certificate.
• Experience leading arts programmes, productions or exhibitions.
• Strong understanding of NCEA arts assessment and portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Set the department vision for Year 9–13 across visual arts, music, drama, dance and design.
• Lead online courses using digital studios, recording, virtual exhibitions and live performance.
• Showcase student work online and in person to whānau and community.
• Oversee assessment, moderation and achievement data for portfolios and performances.
• Manage department budget, software and equipment, and coach teaching staff.

Skills

Leadership experience

Creative arts expertise

Digital learning mindset

Collaborative leadership

Education

Teaching certificate

Job description

Aotearoa Infinite Academy, New Zealand's first online charter school, invites applications for a Department Lead for Creative Arts. This permanent, full-time role leads Year 9–13 arts across visual arts, music, drama, dance and design, with a teaching component and online course design.

You will coach teachers, shape digital learning, and ensure assessment and portfolios align with NCEA standards. Start Term 1, 2027, with competitive remuneration and a collaborative leadership network.