Specialist Teacher - Visual Art

Greenmeadows Intermediate; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenmeadows Intermediate is seeking a passionate Visual Arts teacher to join our specialist team for Year 7 and 8 students in small specialist classes. You will work in a well-equipped Visual Arts facility and design engaging learning experiences across a range of visual art media.

We are looking for a creative, positive educator who can develop a Visual Arts programme that reflects and celebrates the cultures, identities and experiences of our learners.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Visual Arts to Year 7–8 students.
• Ability to design engaging learning experiences across visual art media.
• Ability to foster creativity and risk-taking in students.

Responsibilities

• Design engaging Visual Arts learning experiences across media.
• Develop and deliver a Visual Arts programme reflecting learners' cultures and identities.
• Collaborate with a specialist teaching team to support learner outcomes.
• Create a supportive, creative classroom culture where students express ideas.

Skills

Visual Arts instruction

Classroom management

Curriculum design

Creative pedagogy

Job description

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

Do you have a passion for inspiring young artists? Commencing Term 1, 2027, this could be just the opportunity you are looking for.

Greenmeadows Intermediate is seeking a passionate and highly effective Visual Arts teacher to join our specialist teaching team. You will teach enthusiastic Year 7 and 8 students in small specialist classes of around 20, working in a well-equipped and well-resourced Visual Arts facility.

We are looking for a creative, positive and enthusiastic teacher who can design engaging learning experiences across a range of visual art media, developing students' skills while encouraging them to experiment, take creative risks and express their own ideas.

Our diverse school community is a real strength, and we are looking for someone who will develop a Visual Arts programme that reflects and celebrates the cultures, identities and experiences of our learners.

Our students are enthusiastic and our staff are highly collegial, friendly and welcoming. Creativity is valued as an important part of our broad and engaging curriculum, and we are proud of a school culture where people feel connected, supported and part of a team that genuinely enjoys working together.

We encourage prospective applicants to visit our website to learn more about our school and welcome interested candidates to visit us in person. Please contact Principal Cathy Chalmers to arrange a visit.