Junior School Music Teacher & Performing Arts Coordinator
Behind every great school is a great team of people. We would love you to join our team at Diocesan School for Girls in Auckland. Imagine being part of a school where your passion for teaching is actively nurtured. Where you have great technology and facilities at your fingertips. Where you are teaching students who are genuinely excited to learn. Sound appealing? We are one of New Zealand’s leading independent girls’ schools, with an outstanding reputation for our approach to curriculum design and learning. We welcome day students and boarders from preschool, right through to Year 13. Our academic record stands for itself, but Dio stands for so much more. We believe that education is an adventure involving creativity, imagination and discovery.
At Diocesan School for Girls, we are dedicated to nurturing young women who are curious, courageous, and empowered to shape their futures.
We are seeking an inspiring and energetic Music teacher to join our exceptional teaching team in Term 1, 2026. In this full-time role, you will have the opportunity to shape student learning in a supportive, well-resourced, and future-focused environment — where student ideas are valued, wellbeing is prioritised, and excellence is a shared goal.
This exciting dual-role position combines classroom music teaching with leadership of our vibrant primary performing arts programme.
In this role, you will be:
- Delivering engaging, developmentally-appropriate music education to students in Years 0–6
- Coordinating performing arts events, productions and music opportunities
- Embedding the PYP philosophy into your teaching practice, fostering inquiry, creativity, and collaboration
- Working closely with the leadership and specialist teams to enhance the performing arts curriculum
- Supporting individual student growth in music and the arts, including choirs, instrumental groups, and co-curricular activities
You are a passionate educator with:
- A recognised teaching qualification and current New Zealand teaching 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 work with us?
Diocesan School for Girls is a high-performing independent Anglican school located in Epsom, Auckland. Our students are motivated and supported to excel academically, creatively, and personally.
Our Junior School is an IB World School delivering the Primary Years Programme (PYP). IB teaching experience is welcomed, but training and support will be provided for those new to the programme. Staff benefit from:
- Competitive remuneration
- Access to a fitness centre, pool, and physiotherapy services
- Extensive opportunities for professional and personal development
- A warm and inclusive culture, with regular social events and wellness initiatives
- Free covered parking for cars, bikes, and scooters
- Beautiful, landscaped grounds and state-of-the-art facilities
How to apply:
Applications close on 18 August 2025.
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter via our website: www.diocesan.school.nz/employment-opportunities. For any queries, contact our People and Recruitment team at mailto:[email protected]
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