Music Teacher (part time options available)

Whitby Collegiate; Wellington; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Whitby Collegiate invites applications for a Music Teacher to cover maternity leave in a supportive, faith-based independent school in Porirua, near Wellington. The role welcomes both full-time and part-time arrangements and requires a genuine passion for music education with the ability to engage students across abilities.

You will foster a love of music, contribute to wider school life, and build positive relationships with students, whānau, and staff while upholding the school’s values.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for music education.
• Strong teaching skills.
• Ability to engage, encourage and inspire students of varying abilities.

Responsibilities

• Teach music to students in years 7–15/wharekura.
• Create engaging, inclusive lessons and assessments.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and uphold its faith-based values.

Skills

Music teaching

Engaging teaching

Inspiring students

Education

Certificated teacher The arts

Job description

Music Teacher (part time options available)

Full time, Long-term relieving (LTR), Start Date: 26/01/2027 (Maternity Leave )

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

Whitby Collegiate is a thriving independent, faith-based school in the heart of Porirua, committed to academic excellence, outstanding pastoral care, and the holistic development of every student. Our supportive learning community encourages students to discover their strengths, develop their talents, and flourish both in and beyond the classroom.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, passionate, and inspiring music teacher to join our team for a maternity leave position. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated educator to contribute to a vibrant school community and foster a love of music among our students.

The successful applicant will bring a genuine passion for music education, strong teaching skills, and the ability to engage, encourage, and inspire students of varying abilities. They will value positive relationships, contribute to the wider life of the school, and support our commitment to nurturing confident, capable, and well-rounded young people.

We welcome applications from teachers seeking either full-time or part-time employment, with options available for the right candidate.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be passionate about music and inspiring students through high-quality teaching and learning.
• Create an engaging, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Build positive relationships with students, colleagues, and whānau.
• Support the school’s faith-based values and commitment to pastoral care.
• Contribute positively to the wider cultural and co‑curricular life of the school.

Whitby Collegiate is committed to providing an enriching education in which every student is encouraged to discover their potential and thrive.

Applicants must have the right to work in NZ.