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Teacher of Music

Hurunui College

Full-time, PermanentSecondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Certificated teacherBeginning teachers welcome

Listed 29 Oct 2026 · Closes 13 Nov 2026

About the role

Hurunui College is a Year 0–13 Area School offering a positive work-life balance and a supportive working environment in the rural township of Hawarden, located 50 minutes north of Christchurch in North Canterbury. We are seeking an energetic, passionate and collaborative teacher of Music to join our team starting at the beginning of the 2027 school year. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the continuation of a vibrant, active, and successful music learning area across the school. State your supporting subject areas in your application. Ideal supporting subjects include any combination of, but not restricted to Science, Digital Technology/E-learning and Business Studies and Commerce. State any additional learning areas and subjects you are confident to teach within. Management units and part-time options are available for a suitable applicant relating to additional responsibilities. Indicate your preference in your application. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to rural, small-school secondary education, a proven track record in music delivery, and the enthusiasm to inspire our students. Our successful applicant will value establishing and maintaining high-trust and positive relationships with our ākonga, whānau, staff, and the wider school community. You will teach and learn alongside an experienced, collaborative, and supportive staff team.

Learning-area tags: English, Health and PE, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Te reo Māori, Technology, The arts

How to apply

Stephen Beck, Principal Phone03 314 4430 Emailprincipal@hurunuicollege.school.nz

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