Music Teacher

Cashmere; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Supportive teaching environment

Vibrant school community

Job summary

Cashmere High School in Christchurch invites applications for a passionate Music Teacher to join our Creative and Performing Arts team. This fixed term, full-time appointment covers the 2027 academic year and welcomes beginning teachers.

The successful candidate will inspire students, deliver a high-quality teaching and learning programme, and contribute to our co-curricular music and performing arts offerings. Must be a NZ Registered Teacher; closing date 8 October 2026 (3pm).

Qualifications

• Must be a New Zealand Registered Teacher.
• Ability to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Contribute to a welcoming and supportive school environment.
• Participate actively in the school’s co-curricular programme.
• Engage in ongoing professional learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Teach in a high-performing, collaborative Creative and Performing Arts team.
• Inspire students to strive for excellence and deliver a high-quality teaching programme.
• Deliver a comprehensive learning programme for Music at/within the secondary level.
• Contribute to the school’s co-curricular music and performing arts offerings.

Skills

Inclusive teaching

Co-curricular involvement

Professional development

Student engagement

Education

New Zealand Registered Teacher

Job description

Cashmere High School is a vibrant, state co-educational secondary school with a roll of approximately 2400 students. We are committed to providing a welcoming and supportive environment that fosters citizenship, opportunities, vibrancy, andexcellence - ourCOVE values.

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Music Teacher to teach in our high-performing, collaborative team of Creative and Performing Arts staff.

The successful candidate will inspire students to strive for excellence and will be committed to delivering a high-quality teaching and learning programme.

This is a fixed termfull-timeposition for the 2027 academic year. Beginning teachers can apply.

Please state your senior subjects and other supporting subjects in your cover letter.

About you:

• Must be a New Zealand Registered Teacher.
• Ability to create a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Contribute to a welcoming and supportive school environment
• Participate actively in the school’s co-curricular programme
• Engage in ongoing professional learning and development

What we offer:

• A supportive and collaborative teaching environment.
• Opportunities for professional learning and development.
• A vibrant school community committed to excellence and innovation.

Any enquiries to [e-mail]. Position description is available below.

Closing Date: Thursday 8th October 2026 - 3pm