Pakūranga College · Auckland
Visual Arts Teacher
SecondaryFull-time, Fixed-term (28 Jan 2027 to 27 Jan 2028)Beginning teachers welcome
Pakūranga College in East Auckland is seeking a Visual Arts teacher for a full-time, fixed-term maternity-leave cover from 28 January 2027 to 27 January 2028. The role is in a Years 7–15 coeducational school and includes painting, photography, design and art history; specialisms can match the appointee’s strengths, and part-time hours may be discussed. Beginning teachers are encouraged to apply.
- 12-month maternity-leave cover
- Painting, photography, design and art history
- Beginning teachers encouraged to apply
- Part-time hours may be negotiated
Closes in 12 days
Applications close 17 Nov 2026, 4pm.
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About the role
Full-time Visual Arts teaching position at a Years 7–15 secondary school, covering maternity leave from 28 January 2027 to 27 January 2028. The role sits within the Arts department and may include painting, photography, design and art history, with teaching areas matched to the appointee’s strengths. The listing also says the FTE can be discussed with suitable part-time applicants.
What they’re looking for
- Strong knowledge of the New Zealand Curriculum in the Arts
- Collaborative practice within an Arts teaching team
- Ability to engage diverse learners
- Confidence using digital learning environments
- Contribution to co-curricular activities
- Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and inclusive education
About the school
Pakūranga College is a large, coeducational school of more than 2,400 students in East Auckland. It is culturally diverse and operates as a secondary school and wharekura.
How to apply
Email a CV, cover letter and completed employment application form to the school, including the vacancy reference number. Contact the Deputy Principal to discuss the role or arrange a visit; applications close on 17 November 2026, with interviews possibly starting earlier.
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The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- fixed term
- Starts
- 28 Jan 2027
- Ends
- 27 Jan 2028
- Subjects
- The arts
- Listed
- 29 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“Pakūranga College is a large (2,400+ students), coeducational, culturally diverse secondary school located in Pakuranga, East Auckland. We are seeking a Visual Arts teacher to join our Arts department for 12 months to cover a period of maternity leave. The…”
The school
- Type
- Secondary (Year 9-15)
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 2,272
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- Pigeon Mountain Road, Bucklands Beach, Auckland
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