Hurunui College · Canterbury
Music Teacher with Supporting Subject(s)
Area schoolFull-time, PermanentBeginning teachers welcomeLeadership units
Hurunui College in Hawarden, North Canterbury, seeks a full-time, permanent music teacher for the start of the 2027 school year. The Year 0–13 area school welcomes beginning teachers and would value supporting subjects such as science, digital technology, e-learning, business studies or commerce. Part-time arrangements and management units for additional responsibilities may be available.
- Music teaching across Years 0–13
- Supporting subjects requested in application
- Rural area-school setting near Christchurch
- Management units may be available
Closes in 8 days
Applications close 13 Nov 2026, 3pm.
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About the role
Teach music across Hurunui College, with supporting subjects such as science, digital technology, e-learning, business studies or commerce. This is a full-time permanent position beginning at the start of the 2027 school year, with part-time options available. Management units may be offered for additional responsibilities.
What they’re looking for
- Commitment to rural, small-school secondary education
- Proven experience delivering music programmes
- Ability to inspire students through music
- High-trust relationships with ākonga and whānau
- Collaborative work with staff and the wider school community
About the school
Hurunui College is a Year 0 to 13 area school in Hawarden, a rural North Canterbury township about 50 minutes north of Christchurch. The school describes its environment as supportive, collaborative and focused on positive relationships with ākonga, whānau, staff and the wider community.
How to apply
Apply through the Hurunui College vacancies website, submitting a CV, cover letter and completed application form. State your supporting subjects and preferred hours; applications close 13 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Area school
- Year level
- Mixed year levels
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Allowances
- Full-time, permanent or part-time management units available for suitable applicant relating to additional responsibilities.
- Listed
- 30 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“Hurunui College is a Year 0 to 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…”
The school
- Type
- Composite
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 195
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- Tenterden Street, Hawarden
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