Auckland · 1HAtWx
Head of Music
Botany Downs Secondary College
Full time, PermanentSecondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Certificated teacher
Listed 21 Aug 2026 · Closes 7 Sept 2026
About the role
Commencing Term 1 2027. Botany Downs Secondary College is a high-performing, multicultural secondary school in East Auckland and a Microsoft Global Showcase School, with innovative learning environments, excellent facilities, and a strong commitment to student success, wellbeing, and future-focused learning. We seek an inspiring, creative, energetic, and collaborative Head of Music to provide strong curriculum and pedagogical leadership within our well-resourced VPA Learning Area, teaching junior and senior Music, including up to NCEA Level 3. The successful applicant will be a reflective and skilled practitioner who has strong curriculum knowledge, effective teaching practice, and inspire a vibrant, inclusive music programme that enables students to achieve their personal best. A commitment to our whānau-based culture, restorative practices, professional growth, collaboration, and the wider co-curricular life of the college is expected. This is an excellent leadership opportunity to shape the future direction of Music at BDSC and to join a supportive, innovative learning community where both students and staff are encouraged to thrive.
Learning-area tags: The arts
How to apply
Please submit a cover letter, your CV and a BDSC application form to: Sarah Madden Botany Downs Secondary College s.madden@bdsc.school.nz 092732310 Please include a completed BDSC application form with your application: Botany Downs Secondary College Job Application Form v8
Official Gazette listing ↗School details
- Type
- Secondary (Year 9-15)
- Authority
- State
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Roll
- 2001
- School number
- 6930
- Address
- 575 Chapel Road, Botany Downs, Auckland