Teacher of Music

Hurunui College; Hawarden; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Hurunui College invites an energetic, passionate Music teacher to join our team for the 2027 school year. You will lead the music learning area and contribute to a vibrant, active school community in Hawarden.

State your supporting subjects in your application; ideal additions include Science, Digital Technology/E-learning and Business Studies and Commerce. Management units and part-time options are available for suitable applicants.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in music delivery.
• Strong commitment to rural, small-school secondary education.
• Ability to inspire students and build a positive learning culture.

Responsibilities

• Teach and develop the music learning area for the school.
• Collaborate with staff to integrate music across the curriculum.
• Support and participate in school community events and performances.

Skills

Music education

Collaborative teamwork

Adaptability

Job description

Hurunui College is a Year 0–13 Area School offering a positive work-life balance and a supportive working environment in the rural township of Hawarden, located 50 minutes north of Christchurch in North Canterbury.

We are seeking an energetic, passionate and collaborative teacher of Music to join our team starting at the beginning of the 2027 school year. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the continuation of a vibrant, active, and successful music learning area across the school.

State your supporting subject areas in your application. Ideal supporting subjects include any combination of, but not restricted to Science, Digital Technology/E-learning and Business Studies and Commerce.

State any additional learning areas and subjects you are confident to teach within.

Management units and part-time options are available for a suitable applicant relating to additional responsibilities. Indicate your preference in your application.

The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to rural, small-school secondary education, a proven track record in music delivery, and the enthusiasm to inspire our students.

Our successful applicant will value establishing and maintaining high-trust and positive relationships with our ākonga, whānau, staff, and the wider school community. You will teach and learn alongside an experienced, collaborative, and supportive staff team.