Te Whiwhinga mahi: visual arts teacher

Diocesan School For Girls; Auckland; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading independent school in Auckland is seeking a part-time teacher to shape student learning in a well-resourced, supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching visual art at junior high level and a commitment to fostering an inclusive, engaging learning space. Staff benefit from competitive remuneration and development opportunities, alongside access to excellent facilities.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Access to fitness centre and pool

Professional and personal development opportunities

Warm and inclusive culture

Free covered parking

Beautiful landscaped grounds

Qualifications

• Experience teaching visual art at junior high school level (Y7–10).
• Ability to foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
• Willingness to collaborate within the Arts faculty.

Responsibilities

• Shape student learning in a supportive and well-resourced environment.
• Participate as part of a collaborative team in the Arts faculty.

Skills

Experience teaching visual art at junior high school level

Commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment

Team collaboration

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Part time, Fixed term, FTTE up to: 0.6, Start Date: 19/01/2026, End Date: 26/01/2027 (The role is dependent on student numbers for the year)

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

Technology, The arts

Mō te tūranga: About the role

In this part-time role, you’ll have the opportunity to shape student learning in a supportive, well-resourced, and future-focused environment - where ideas are valued, student wellbeing is prioritised, and excellence is a shared goal.

This role is part time (24 periods per 7-day cycle).

Sound appealing? We strongly believe that behind every great school is a great team of people – and we’d love you to join ours!

• Experience teaching visual art at junior high school level (Y7–10), please state subject specialist strengths at senior level.
• Committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
• Part of a collaborative team in our well-resourced Arts faculty.

We offer students a dual pathway with NCEA and International Baccalaureate. Experience in the MYP is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.

Diocesan School for Girls is a high-performing independent Anglican school located in Epsom, Auckland. Our students are motivated and supported to excel academically, creatively, and personally. Staff benefit from:

• Competitive remuneration.
• Access to a fitness centre, pool, and physiotherapy services.
• Extensive opportunities for professional and personal development.
• A warm and inclusive culture, with regular social events and wellness initiatives.
• Free covered parking for cars, bikes, and scooters.
• Beautiful, landscaped grounds and state-of-the-art facilities.

How to apply

Please apply online via the vacancy link

Physical address:
Clyde Street, Epsom, Auckland