Ashburton Christian School · Canterbury
Secondary Music Specialist Teacher - Tagged
Area schoolFull-time, PermanentBeginning teachers welcomeOverseas teachers welcome
Ashburton Christian School seeks a full-time, permanent secondary music specialist in Ashburton, Canterbury. The sole-charge role includes leading performance groups and coordinating itinerant lessons, and requires a second teaching subject; it may develop into a head of faculty position. The role is open to beginning teachers and suits applicants willing to support the school’s Christian character. Start date is not stated.
- Sole-charge music teaching role
- Performance groups and itinerant lessons
- Additional teaching subject required
- Potential head of faculty pathway
Closes in 11 days
Applications close 16 Nov 2026, 3pm.
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About the role
Permanent, full-time secondary music specialist teaching in a sole-charge role, with responsibility for the music programme, performance groups and itinerant lessons. A second teaching subject is required for the full-time position, with possible progression to head of faculty.
What they’re looking for
- Music teaching experience and ability to lead a programme
- Ability to oversee performance groups and itinerant lessons
- A suitable additional teaching subject
- Commitment to quality teaching and learning
- Integrity of character and a team-oriented approach
- Willingness to support the school's Christian special character
About the school
Ashburton Christian School is a state-integrated Years 1–13 area school established in 2009. It provides a supportive teaching environment grounded in a Christian understanding of the world, with arts learning connected to faith, community and culture.
How to apply
Email the application form, CV, cover letter and referee reports to the school before 16 November 2026. Overseas applicants must provide legal documentation confirming their right to live and work in New Zealand.
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The role
- Sector
- Area school
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Subjects
- The arts
- Listed
- 2 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“We are looking for a motivated music teacher to lead our programme in a sole charge role, including oversight of performance groups and itinerant lessons. To be a full time role this position requires an additional teaching subject. For the…”
The school
- Type
- Composite (Year 1-10)
- Authority
- State : Integrated
- Students
- 261
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 119 Albert Street, Elgin, Ashburton
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