Vacancies

Teacher of Music with Supporting Subject(s)

Full-time, Permanent or Part-time (Management unit/s available for suitable applicant relating to additional responsibilities)

Start Date: Beginning of Term 1, 2027

Hurunui College is a Year 1–13 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, passionate and collaborative Teacher of Music to join our team starting at the beginning of the 2027 school year. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the continuation of a vibrant, active, and successful music learning area across the school.

The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to rural, small-school secondary education, a proven track record in music delivery and the enthusiasm to inspire our students. Please state your supporting subject areas in your application (ideal supporting subjects include Science, Digital Technology / E-learning, Business Studies and Commerce, or any additional learning areas and subjects you are confident to teach within).

Management units are available for a suitable applicant relating to additional responsibilities. Part-time options are also available – please indicate your preference in your application.

Our successful applicant will value establishing and maintaining high trust and positive relationships with our ākonga, whānau, staff, and the wider school community. You will teach and learn alongside an experienced, collaborative, and supportive staff team. Please state any additional supporting subjects or areas of curriculum expertise in your application.

Please send your CV, cover letter, and completed application form to:

Stephen Beck
Tumuaki / Principal
principal@hurunuicollege.school.nz

Applications close Friday 13 November 2026, at 3pm

Timeline

• 22 October 2026 – Position Opens / Advertised Online
• 13 November 2026 – Applications Close (3pm)
• 16 November 2026 – Shortlisting Completed
• 18–20 November 2026 – Interviews Conducted (or as scheduled with shortlisted candidates)

Teacher of Music Job Description
TIC Music and Performing Arts.pdf

Teacher Job Description
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Application Form – Teacher of Music
Hurunui College Application Form – Teacher of Music 2027.docx
Hurunui College Application Form – Teacher of Music 2027.pdf

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Hurunui College Cleaners

Hurunui College is looking to appoint one or more cleaners to cover cleaning shifts after school and in times of illness or absence.

Cleaning shifts take place between 3pm- 6pm Monday to Friday, there may be some hours available in holiday periods if wanted.
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Relief cleaners need to be reliable and available, often on short notice. Training will be provided.
A job description is attached below.

Applications including cover letter to be submitted to Megan Johannis, at mj@hurunuicollege.school.nz

Relief Cleaner
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School Documents

Kaupapa o Hurunui
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Managing Relationships Handbook
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