Head of Learning Area - Performing Arts (Music)

Napier Girls’ High School is located in Ahuriri Napier, and provides education for students in Years 9-13. The school is one of the oldest in New Zealand for girls. It celebrates its traditions, and its values of Manaakitanga (respect and caring), Kairangi Whaiaro (personal excellence) and Whanaungatanga (relationships and connections).

Mō te tūranga - About the role

Napier Girls’ High School celebrates an extensive and successful Performing Arts programme.

We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic music specialist to head the Performing Arts Learning Area.

In this role, you will teach Music from Year 9 to 13 (ability to teach to Scholarship level is an advantage).  You will be organised, culturally responsive and possess strong administrative and leadership skills.  You will lead the Performing Arts Learning Area (supported by teachers in charge of Drama and Dance), oversee the itinerant music programme and will embrace our tradition of school-wide singing which is an important part of our culture, and incorporated into all formal school events.

This is a full-time, permanent position (3 MU, 1 MMA), commencing on 28 January, the beginning of the 2027 school year.

How to apply:

Please send your application, addressed to the Principal, to hr@nghs.school.nz, including your CV (with 3 referee contacts), a cover letter and a copy of the NGHS application form.

If you have any questions about the role or our school, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Applications close on Tuesday 27 October, end of day. Interviews will take place in the week following.