Music Teacher

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

Job summary

Tuakau College in Auckland is seeking a passionate and energetic music teacher for the performing arts area, starting in 2027. The role requires solid curriculum knowledge, strong classroom management, and dedication to student learning. Experience with NCEA is an advantage.

Overseas applicants should have a three-year Level 7 specialist degree and ideally NZ Teachers Council registration. A salary range is provided, with work conditions aligned to the Secondary Teachers Collective Agreement

Qualifications

• Three-year specialist degree at Level 7 is required for overseas applicants.
• NZ Teachers Council registration is an advantage for applicants.
• Minimum of 5 years' classroom experience is expected.

Responsibilities

• Teach music within the performing arts learning area.
• Maintain strong classroom management and inclusive teaching.
• Support students toward achieving NCEA outcomes.

Skills

Music teaching

Curriculum knowledge

Classroom management

NCEA experience

Education

Three-year specialist degree (Level 7)

NZ Teachers Council registration (advantage)

Job description

Secondary (Years 7-15) / wharekura, Certificated teacher
The arts

We require a passionate, energetic teacher to teach music in our performing arts learning area, commencing in 2027.

This outstanding classroom teacher will have good curriculum knowledge, strong classroom management skills and be passionate about helping students learn. Experience with NCEA an advantage.

This position has also been advertised under the 'Waikato' 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!