Teacher of drama, media studies / film making

Chanel College; Wellington; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A Catholic co-educational secondary school in Masterton is seeking a creative and relational teacher of drama and media studies. This full-time role involves leading a co-curricular programme and creating cross-curricular learning experiences. Applicants must be certificated teachers and possess the ability to thrive under pressure. Commencement is set for term 1, 2026 or by negotiation.

Qualifications

• Ability to thrive under pressure and collaborate well with others.
• Subject focus on drama, media studies / film making or related areas.
• Willingness to contribute to the Atawhai student-centred approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead a vibrant co-curricular programme, including running a full school production every second year.
• Collaborate closely with technology and arts colleagues to create rich, cross-curricular learning experiences.

Skills

Creative

Collaborative

Relational practice

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Teacher of drama, media studies / film making

Full time, Permanent

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

English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

Chanel College is a Catholic, co-educational, state-integrated secondary school (Y7–13), located in Masterton.

Chanel College seeks a relational, creative teacher of drama, media studies / film making who thrives under pressure and collaborates well with others.

You will help lead a vibrant co-curricular programme – running a full school production every second year and work closely with technology and arts colleagues to create rich, cross-curricular learning.

At Chanel College, every full-time, permanent teacher is an Atawhai teacher. Therefore, a strong relational practice and a clear commitment to learners before content are essential in our student-centred kura.

If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply for the teacher of drama, media studies / film making, commencing term 1, 2026 (or by negotiation).

Please state supporting subjects and extra-curricular strengths in your application.

Responsibilities

• Lead a vibrant co-curricular programme, including running a full school production every second year.
• Collaborate closely with technology and arts colleagues to create rich, cross-curricular learning experiences.

Qualifications and attributes

• Relational, creative teacher with the ability to thrive under pressure and collaborate well with others.
• Certificated teacher; subject focus on drama, media studies / film making or related areas.
• Willingness to contribute to the Atawhai student-centred approach.
• Prepared to commence term 1, 2026 (or by negotiation).

How to apply

Please email your covering letter, detailed CV and names and contact details of your 2 referees to:

Physical address:
26 Herbert Street, Masterton

Postal Address:
PO Box 719, Masterton, 5840

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