Classical Studies Teacher 2027 (permanent full-time)

Nztest; Auckland; On-site; NZD 61,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Long Bay College invites applications for a permanent, full‑time Classical Studies Teacher starting January 2027. The role sits within the Social Sciences faculty, a high‑performing team focused on excellent outcomes and innovative teaching practices.

The base salary is in the STCA range, with salary assessed upon appointment. We welcome both experienced and beginning teachers who demonstrate curriculum knowledge, a passion for Classical Studies, and a commitment to explicit, evidence‑based

Qualifications

• Strong curriculum knowledge in Classical Studies
• Ability to teach and engage senior students
• Commitment to evidence‑based teaching practices

Responsibilities

• Teach Classical Studies to senior students as part of Social Sciences faculty
• Plan and deliver high‑quality lessons with explicit instruction
• Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback

Job description

Classical Studies Teacher 2027 (permanent full-time)

Permanent,full-time to start in January 2027

Long BayCollege is seeking a passionate and dedicated ClassicalStudies teacher to join our high‑performing SocialSciences faculty. This is an exciting opportunity to be partof a strong faculty that aspires to be one of the best in the country, during aperiod of innovation and continued growth.

Why LongBay College?

Provenacademic excellence

Our Social Sciences facultyconsistently achieves outstanding results across a broad range of subjectdisciplines. These results include high rates of University Entrance and NZQAScholarship as well as strong pathways supportive of academic success acrossall subjects. Our Classical Studies team is committed to excellence andproviding rich learning experiences to our students.

Long BayCollege places a strong emphasis on research‑informedteaching. Our educational philosophy, Tino Akoranga,is a research‑driven, classroom‑tested approach aligned with aknowledge‑rich curriculum and explicit instruction.

Asupportive professional community

You willjoin a collaborative, forward‑thinking faculty that valuesprofessional learning, reflective practice, and shared excellence. We foster anenvironment where both students and staff are supported to thrive.

Our Social Sciences Approach

At Long BayCollege Classical Studies sits within a wider team of Social Science subjects -Geography, History, Psychology, Sociology, and Tourism. These subjects, alltaught at senior levels build upon the foundations laid by our excellent JuniorSocial Science programme. Our courses reflect the vibrancy of the SocialScience learning area and the deep subject knowledge held by our team. Ourcourses are carefully designed to allow students to engage critically across arange of domains.

The idealcandidate

We welcomeapplications from both experienced and beginning teachers. You will demonstrate strong curriculumknowledge and a genuine passion for Classical Studies, bea positive and consistent classroom practitioner, commit to explicit, high‑qualityteaching, and engage openly with evidence‑based practice.

The termsand conditions of this position, including base salary and hours of work, aregoverned by the Secondary Teachers’ Collective Agreement (STCA). Thebase salary for trained and registered teachers currently ranges from $61,329to $103,086, depending on the applicant’s qualifications and teachingexperience. An individual’s actualbase salary will be determined through a formal salary assessment once anappointment is confirmed.

TheSecondary Teachers’ Collective Agreement can be viewed at:

Closing Date:

Thursday, 12 November 2026