Junior School Music Teacher and Junior School Performing Arts Coordinator
12/05/2025
26/05/2025
Permanent - Full Time
Diocesan School for Girls
Education, Childcare & Training
Join Diocesan School for Girls as a Junior School Music Teacher and Performing Arts Coordinator. Inspire young minds through music and performing.
At Diocesan School for Girls, we believe in preparing confident, resilient young women who are equipped to lead and make a difference in the world. Our Junior School is an IB World School delivering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), and we are seeking an inspiring and energetic Music Teacher and Performing Arts Coordinator to join our team full-time, working in Years 0-6.
Job Description
This exciting dual-role position combines classroom music teaching with leadership of our vibrant primary performing arts programme. You will:
• Deliver engaging, developmentally-appropriate music education to students in Years 0–6
• Coordinate performing arts events, productions and music opportunities
• Embed the PYP philosophy into your teaching practice, fostering inquiry, creativity, and collaboration
• Work closely with the leadership and specialist teams to enhance the performing arts curriculum
• Support individual student growth in music and the arts, including choirs, instrumental groups, and co-curricular activities
Desired Skills and Experience
You are a passionate educator with:
• A recognised teaching qualification and have New Zealand teacher registration
• Expertise in primary school music education
• Ability to lead choirs and/or experience coordinating these
• Outstanding organisational skills and the ability to lead and inspire others
• A collaborative, future-focused mindset and a commitment to holistic education
Why Join Diocesan?
• Be part of a leading independent Anglican school with exceptional facilities
• Collaborate within a caring, connected and high-performing community
• Ongoing professional learning, including in the PYP
• Competitive remuneration
• A commitment to well-being, creativity and excellence in education
• Access to a wide range of resources
• Access to fitness centre, pool, and physiotherapist services
If this sounds like you, please apply below by 26th May and for further information, please email recruitment@diocesan.school.nz.
