Westland High School is seeking a dynamic teacher to deliver a combination of music, dance, and drama. We seek a flexible and enthusiastic teacher to join our team and support us in building a solid foundation for educational excellence for our students.
This is a unique opportunity to join an exceptional and well-resourced Y7 to 13 secondary school set in a spectacular environment. The beautiful Hokitika is home to a vibrant Arts community and is a stunning scenic playground, within the untamed natural wilderness of the West Coast that fosters a healthy work/life balance. It is also part of a connected region eager to embrace the affordances of technology to support our students to know who they are, to value where they come from and to achieve excellence as they engage with the wider world.
The successful candidate may be experienced and seeking a new context and community to serve, or they may be looking for a supportive, intimate environment to know their learners and grow and develop their professional capacity.
The successful applicant must be a NZ registered teacher and it is an advantage to have curriculum experience. They will also need to be adaptable and willing to take on and implement new ideas whilst retaining the values of the School.
To be successful in this role you will need:
Relevant qualifications in at least one of the areas of music, dance, drama
A willingness to learn, upskill and grow
A commitment to co-curricular involvement - Hokitika has a thriving community theatre
Good communication skills and a commitment to culturally responsive pedagogy
Be reflective and prepared to contribute to continuous improvement
Commencement date term 1, 2025 or by negotiation.
Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to:
Belinda Conn (Principal's PA)
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(03) 755 6169
Download our application form
WHS Teaching Application form v41
Download our position description
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