ITM guitar teacher

ITM guitar teacher

Part time, Fixed term, FTTE up to : 0.5, Start Date : 28 / 01 / 2026, End Date : 27 / 01 / 2027 (Fluctuation in itinerant music hours)

Secondary (Years –15) / wharekura, Certificated teacher. English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts.

Itinerant teachers of music (Attached Unit)

Position is guitar speciality

The Forte Unit of Itinerant Teachers of Music (ITM) (based at Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College) provide students with high quality music tuition within participating schools across the Canterbury Region.

We are seeking a fixed-term, part-time (0.5 FTTE) qualified, highly effective and inspiring ITM teacher starting 28 January 2026 until 27 January 2027.

Teachers are required for individual, small group and ensemble tuition to NCEA Level 3. Some occasional extra-curricular duties / travel may be required.

Successful applicants will be trained, qualified, registered teachers; able to travel independently to rural schools as required (costs reimbursed).

Specialised position in guitar

Applicants must have :

• Skills and experience in teaching a wide range of styles
• A good understanding of the music curriculum (Y9-13)
• The ability to assist with NCEA performance preparation and assessment
• Experience teaching individual and group lessons
• Flexibility within repertoire and a willingness to work with the varying requirements of a diverse range of music departments.

The successful applicant needs to have current NZ teacher registration (preferred) or a Limited Authority to Teach (LAT).

Valid NZ driver licence and a reliable vehicle are required, as the role includes some travel to schools outside the Christchurch metropolitan area. Travel expenses will be provided.

All itinerant music teachers regularly engage in collaborative team meetings with a focus on Professional Development including a current focus on Tikanga and te reo Māori.

How to apply

Please send your CV and direct enquiries to :

Physical address :

510 Hagley Avenue, Christchurch Central, Christchurch

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