Specialist Teacher - Performing Arts

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Certificated teacher.

The arts.

A Tradition of Excellence and Innovation - Southwell School, a leading co-educational day and boarding school for students in Years 1-8 in Hamilton, New Zealand, invites applications for a full-time, permanent Specialist Teacher in Arts.

We offer a holistic education and are currently implementing the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (IB PYP).

Our performing arts department inspires artistic excellence, fostering confidence and creativity.

Students enjoy high-quality learning in Dance, Drama, and Music, taught by specialists in a nationally acclaimed, purpose-built facility, including a fully functional proscenium Theatre.

About the role :

We seek an enthusiastic and experienced specialist to drive our Performing Arts curriculum.

The primary focus is drama instruction across various year levels, with support for dance and other performing arts aspects.

This role will commence at the beginning of Term 2,

• (Monday, 20th April).

Core responsibilities include :

Curriculum & instruction : Plan and deliver engaging drama and other performing arts lessons to various year levels.

Major production leadership : direct and produce the annual whole-school opera, managing the budget, staffing, student auditions, and external liaison, producing a high-quality stage show for the school and community.

Support facility oversight and commit to school-wide and cultural activities Term by Term.

We are looking for a teacher who will inspire students to achieve artistic excellence and freely express their ideas.

Key requirements :

Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand, hold a current practising certificate from the New Zealand Teaching Council or an international equivalent.

How to apply

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to :

Physical address : 200 Peachgrove Road, Claudelands, Hamilton

Postal Address : PO Box

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