Director of Extra-Curricular Arts

Do you want to be part of a Christian community of learning that nurtures young people towards their full potential as servant leaders in the Kingdom of God?

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as the Director of Extra-Curricular Arts starting in Term 4 2026 or by negotiation. 

Located on the beautiful Hibiscus Coast of Auckland, KingsWay is a high achieving, growing, state integrated Christian multi-campus school catering for Year 1-13 students, with a current roll of over 2000 students.  Our staff are supportive and collaborative, and our work is inspired by love/aroha, heartened by faith/whakapono in Jesus Christ, and motivated by gospel hope/tūmanako. 

About the Role

The Director of Extra-Curricular Arts is a permanent full-time teaching position responsible for leading and growing a vibrant extra-curricular arts programme that inspires student participation, creativity, and excellence, grounded in the school’s Christian special character. Working across both campuses with Year 1-13 students, the role combines strategic leadership with hands-on delivery, including overseeing major events, developing partnerships, and contributing to teaching within the arts while modelling and supporting the values of the school. 

The role sits within the school's Senior Leadership Team and carries 3 units. The teaching allocation is 0.3 FTE within the arts with the remaining 0.7 FTE dedicated to the Director of Extra-Curricular Arts responsibilities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and growing a dynamic extra-curricular arts programme that inspires student participation and creativity.
• Delivering high-quality arts opportunities and events that showcase student talent and build community engagement.
• Building strong partnerships with staff, students, and external providers to enhance programme delivery.
• Overseeing major performances and arts initiatives, ensuring professional standards and alignment with school values.

The successful applicant will be:

• A registered teacher.
• A passionate educator who connects well with, and thrives on inspiring and sharing knowledge with, Year 1–13 students.
• A proven leader with the ability to build and elevate high-performing arts programmes.
• A strong relationship builder who collaborates effectively with students, staff, parents, and external providers.
• Highly organised with the ability to deliver quality programmes and events with excellence.

An important condition of employment is that applicants must have a willingness and ability to take part in religious instruction appropriate to the Special Christian Character of KingsWay School.  You will enjoy contributing and promoting a biblically informed, Christ-centred worldview, including how this translates to supporting and growing our students’ faith, and will protect and enhance our Christian character. All teaching staff are expected to uphold the special character of the School.  An outline of the special character of the school can be found in the application form for this role. The full Statement of Faith, as well as our Special Character Guidelines and Theological Framework documents can be found on our website here: https://kingsway.school.nz/about-us/why-kingsway/our-values/.

 

If you want to join us in shaping confident, connected, actively involved, lifelong learners who are growing in faith, hope, and love in Jesus, apply today!

Applications close Thursday 6 August at 9am and must be submitted online via this page.