Dance teacher

Overview

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date : 27 / 01 / 2026, End Date : 26 / 01 / 2027 (Refreshment leave)

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

The arts

We are one of the largest multicultural schools in New Zealand, with over 2,300 students representing more than 54 nationalities, a true reflection of Tāmaki Makaurau.

We are led strongly by our educational framework Te Ara o Tāwhaki and our values of Respect, Excellence, Whanaungatanga and Akoranga. They guide how we work together as a school community and our student motivation and achievement is strong, through the hard work and dedication of a caring and professional staff.

We are seeking an innovative, creative, motivated and passionate performing arts practitioner and teaching specialist who can teach dance to all levels to join a small and successful dance and drama team.

We operate as a highly collaborative and dynamic team that offers a range of learning opportunities for all students from Y9–13 and beyond.

This is a fixed term, full-time position for 2026.

The successful applicant will be :

• Passionate about teaching and learning and serving the needs of our diverse community
• A team player and supportive of our school values; Respect, Excellence, Whanaungatanga and Akoranga
• Experienced in leading digital learning
• Committed to the school’s restorative and culturally sustaining practices
• Committed to co-curricula activities in dance / drama is expected
• Confident in drawing from their own language, cultural knowledge and practices to support our rangatahi to express and develop their own identities within creative forms.

For overseas teachers looking to relocate to New Zealand to teach, the terms and conditions including base salary for this position is set by the relevant collective agreement. The base salary for trained and registered teachers will range from $59,305 to $95,400 depending on applicants' qualifications and experience. Individuals' actual base salary will be established by a salary assessment once a role is confirmed.

Salary and terms

Base salary range : $59,305–$95,400 depending on qualifications and experience. Base salary will be established by a salary assessment once the role is confirmed.

How to apply

Please go to our website (see vacancy link), and complete the application form, attaching your cover letter & CV.

Physical address : 67 Browns Road, Manurewa, Auckland

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