Cashmere High School · Canterbury
Music Teacher
SecondaryFull time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 27/01/2028 (Short-term curriculum need)Beginning teachers welcome
Cashmere High School in Canterbury is seeking a full-time music teacher for Years 7–15. This fixed-term role runs from 28 January 2027 to 27 January 2028 and suits a New Zealand Registered Teacher, including beginning teachers. Applicants should identify their senior and supporting subjects and contribute to co-curricular music and performing arts activities.
- Full-time role for the 2027 academic year
- Fixed term to meet a short-term curriculum need
- Teach music across Years 7–15
- Beginning teachers are welcome to apply
Closes in 9 days
Applications close 8 Oct 2026, 3pm.
Read the full listing and applyOpens the Education Gazette, where the school takes applications.
About the role
Teach music across Years 7–15 as part of the creative and performing arts team. This is a full-time fixed-term position for the 2027 academic year, from 28 January 2027 to 27 January 2028, for a short-term curriculum need. Beginning teachers may apply.
What they’re looking for
- New Zealand Registered Teacher status
- Ability to build positive, inclusive music learning environments
- Contribution to a supportive school culture
- Active involvement in co-curricular activities
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
About the school
Cashmere High School is a co-educational state secondary school in Canterbury with about 2,400 students. It promotes citizenship, opportunity, energy and excellence through its COVE values.
How to apply
Apply through the vacancy link with a CV and cover letter addressed to the principal. Include your senior and supporting subjects in the letter; applications close at 3pm on 8 October 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Year level
- Years 9–13
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- fixed term
- Starts
- 28 Jan 2027
- Ends
- 27 Jan 2028
- Subjects
- The arts
- Listed
- 25 Sept 2026
In the school’s words
“Cashmere High School is a vibrant, state co-educational secondary school with a roll of approximately 2,400 students. We are committed to providing a welcoming and supportive environment that fosters citizenship, opportunities, vibrancy, and excellence – our COVE values. We are…”
The school
- Type
- Secondary (Year 9-15)
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 2,454
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 172 Rose Street, Somerfield, Christchurch
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