12th September, 2025
St Peter’s, Cambridge is seeking an energetic and passionate Teacher to lead and inspire our junior students through high-quality teaching in Performing Arts – with a focus in either Dance or Music.
We’re looking for someone who can bring the stage to life, nurture young talent and create an engaging classroom environment where every student feels encouraged to explore, perform, and grow.
About the Role
This is a full-time, permanent teaching position with a focus on Junior Performing Arts. You’ll play a key role in delivering an innovative, engaging curriculum in either Dance or Music, depending on your strengths. Further opportunities will be given to connect with senior curriculum in both NCEA and IB.
We welcome expressions of interest from:
- Dance teachers with experience choreographing junior performances or productions
- Music educators who can develop foundational skills and foster a love of music in young learners. Please state instrumental speciality.
This is your opportunity to shape the Performing Arts experience for our youngest learners and contribute to a thriving creative culture at St Peter’s.
Ideal Candidate Attributes - An enthusiastic, student-centred Teacher with experience teaching Dance or Music at the junior level (Years 7–10)
- A commitment to inclusive, engaging, and creative teaching practices
- Someone who values the power of performance to build student confidence and self-expression
A collaborative spirit, with a willingness to contribute to wider school life and events
Why Teach at St Peter’s? High-Achieving Students – Eager to learn, perform, and explore creative expression
Curriculum Excellence – A culture of academic rigour, innovation, and professional growth
Top-Tier Facilities – Specialist music rooms, performance spaces, recording/rehearsal studios
Global Perspective – Opportunities to engage with both national and international curriculum frameworks
Beautiful Setting – A stunning 100-acre campus in the heart of Cambridge, Waikato
If you’re excited to inspire a new generation of performers and thrive in a collaborative, well-resourced environment, we’d love to hear from you.
St Peter’s Cambridge is a child safe school. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
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