Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated educator to lead our outstanding Drama and Dance Department. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate professional to shape and inspire the dramatic arts within a collaborative and supportive school culture.
The successful candidate will:
• Demonstrate excellence in teaching and learning, with a commitment to reflective and innovative practice.
• Lead the Drama and Dance Department and run the co-curricular dance progamme and its staff with vision and enthusiam, fostering creativity and staff and student engagement.
• Direct and produce the annual senior production, a key highlight of the College’s performing arts calendar.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of curriculum and pedagogy.
• Engage actively in professional development and leadership opportunities supported by the College.
St Andrew’s College is committed to nurturing the growth of its staff, offering a dynamic environment where leadership and professional learning are encouraged and supported.
Full-time, permanent position, commencing Thursday 22 January 2026 or by negotiation
Job Details
Job Location
347 Papanui Road
Job Classification
Head / Director of Department
Job Status
Full-Time
Contractual Status
Permanent
Start Date
Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree
Experience Required
5 – 7 Years
Certifications Required
Valid NZ Teacher Registration
About the School
St Andrew's College
347 Papanui Road, Christchurch 8052
Principal:
Email:
reception@stac.school.nz
Phone:
03 940 2000
School roll:
1604
Established
1917
How to Apply
Application Instructions
Applications for this position close 9.00am, Friday 5 September 2025. For further information please contact Evert van Florenstein, Principal of Secondary School, on 03 940-2013 or email eva@stac.school.nz. Application packs are available from the College website or by emailing Barbara Moore, PA to Principal of Secondary School on hosspa@stac.school.nz.
