Primary Music & Performing Arts Coordinator (PYP/IB)

Diocesan School for Girls; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Access to a fitness centre, pool, and/

physiotherapy services

Extensive opportunities for професs s

Warm and inclusive culture

Covered parking for cars, bikes, and e

Beautiful, state-of-the-art facilities

Job summary

Diocesan School For Girls in Auckland seeks an inspiring and energetic Music Teacher and Performing Arts Coordinator for Years 0–6. This full-time role combines classroom music teaching with leading our vibrant performing arts programme within a supportive, well-resourced environment.

You will guide choirs and instrumental groups, collaborate with Junior School leaders, and bring an inquiry-based PYP approach to your teaching.

Qualifications

• Recognised teaching qualification and NZ teacher registration.
• Expertise in primary school music education.
• Ability to lead choirs, or experience coordinating them.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to lead and inspire others.
• Collaborative, future-focused outlook and a commitment to educating the whole child.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, age-appropriate music lessons to students in Years 0–6.
• Coordinate performing arts events, productions, and music opportunities across the Junior School.
• Bring the PYP’s inquiry-based approach into your teaching, encouraging curiosity, creativity, and collaboration.
• Work closely with Junior School leaders and specialist teachers to grow the performing arts curriculum.
• Support each student’s growth in music through choirs, instrumental groups, and co-curricular activities.
• Be available to start 25 January 2027.

Skills

Music education

Choir leadership

Organisational skills

Collaborative approach

Education

Teaching qualification

NZ teacher registration

Job description

Diocesan School For Girls in Auckland seeks an inspiring and energetic Music Teacher and Performing Arts Coordinator for Years 0–6. This full-time role combines classroom music teaching with leading our vibrant performing arts programme within a supportive, well-resourced environment.

You will guide choirs and instrumental groups, collaborate with Junior School leaders, and bring an inquiry-based PYP approach to your teaching.