Music Specialist Teacher

Otumoetai Primary School; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Otumoetai Primary School is seeking a registered teacher with strong musical knowledge to lead music learning across the school from 2027. This fixed-term 0.4 FTTE role (two days per week) offers an opportunity to inspire students through creativity, collaboration and performance.

You will deliver specialist classroom music programmes for Years 2–6 and help develop school music groups and ensembles, creating more opportunities for students to explore creativity, build confidence, and feel a

Qualifications

• Registered teacher with strong musical knowledge and know-how.
• Lead music learning across the school.
• Develop school music groups and ensembles.
• Create inclusive, engaging learning experiences in music.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver music programmes for Years 2–6.
• Develop students’ musical understanding through singing, rhythm, listening, composition and performance.
• Establish and lead school bands and ensembles; support whole-school singing.

Skills

Musical knowledge

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Registered teacher

Job description

Part time, Fixed term, FTTE up to: 0.4, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 27/01/2028 (Specialist CRT Role)

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Certificated teacher
The arts

Are you passionate about music and inspiring young learners? Do you have the musical knowledge, practical skills and enthusiasm to help children discover the joy of making music together?

We are seeking a registered teacher with strong musical knowledge and know-how to lead music learning across our school from 2027. This is a fixed-term 0.4 FTTE position (two days per week), offering an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference to our ākonga through creativity, collaboration and performance.

You will deliver specialist classroom music programmes for students in Years 2–6 and develop our school music groups and ensembles, creating more opportunities for our young people to explore their creativity, build confidence, perform and feel a strong sense of belonging.

We are looking for someone who can bring music to life through engaging, practical and inclusive learning experiences, nurturing a love of music in every student.

Key responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging, high-quality music programmes for students in Years 2–6, aligned with Te Mātaiaho and the New Zealand Curriculum.
• Develop students’ musical understanding and skills through singing, rhythm, listening, composition, movement and practical music-making.
• Establish, develop and lead school bands, musical groups and ensembles & support and encourage whole-school singing, helping to build a positive and vibrant musical culture throughout the school.