Teacher of Art – Years 7 to 13 Middle and Senior Years

Join our creative and collaborative Arts faculty in beautiful Whitianga, Coromandel.

We are seeking an innovative, creative and passionate teacher of Art to join our well-resourced faculty. The successful applicant will be able to teach Art through to NCEA Level 3 in one or more of the following disciplines: Design, Painting, Printmaking, Photography or Sculpture.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, NZ registered teacher who is committed to fostering creativity, inspiring artistic expression and promoting high levels of student achievement across our middle and senior years.

The successful candidate will be passionate about developing engaging learning experiences that challenge students to think critically, explore ideas, experiment with artistic processes and develop their individual creative voices.

We are seeking someone who will contribute positively to our school community and support our vision for transformative learning through culturally responsive and relational pedagogy. A commitment to embedding the kaupapa of mana ōrite mō te mātauranga Māori in our kura is essential.

Experience or an interest in teaching other areas of the Arts curriculum, including at Years 7 and 8, would be an advantage, although this is not a requirement. 

About us

Whitianga is situated on the eastern coast of the beautiful Coromandel Peninsula, offering a welcoming, small-town community and an exceptional coastal lifestyle. With stunning beaches, a vibrant local community and abundant opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, Whitianga is a wonderful place to live and work.

If you are passionate about Art education, enjoy working collaboratively and want to make a meaningful difference to the learning and achievement of young people, we would love to hear from you.

Please state your specialist Art disciplines, other Arts or curriculum areas you can teach, and your experience across the middle and senior years in your application.