Geography teacher

Tamaki College; Auckland; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Auckland is seeking a full-time, New Zealand registered teacher for the Social Sciences department. The candidate should have excellent classroom management, be innovative and passionate about teaching, and work well with diverse students. This permanent position starts in January 2026 and requires familiarity with the New Zealand Curriculum and NCEA standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching social sciences in a multicultural environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Familiarity with the New Zealand Curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Join a collegial Social Sciences department.
• Commit to the school’s vision and values.
• Engage and innovate in teaching and learning.

Skills

Excellent classroom management

Leadership ability

Knowledge of NCEA

Innovative teaching methods

Education

New Zealand teaching registration

Job description

Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Certificated teacher

Social sciences

Tamaki College is an AIMHI school and the original Manaiakalani Secondary School, leveraging digital technologies to improve student learning.

We are seeking a New Zealand registered, experienced teacher with excellent classroom and leadership ability to join a supportive and collegial Social Sciences department. The successful applicant will be an enthusiastic and caring person committed to working with our diverse young people and embracing our school’s vision and school values of Respect, Innovation, Success and Excellence (RISE).

This is a full-time, permanent position, beginning term 1, Wednesday 21 January 2026.

Applicants must be NZ registered teachers residing in New Zealand or have the legal right to work/reside in NZ and be fully conversant with the NZ Curriculum.

The successful applicant will be innovative, collaborative, energetic and have a proven track record of teaching NCEA in a multicultural environment. We encourage applicants to apply who are knowledgeable and passionate about the new social sciences refresh curriculum.

How to apply

Please send your CV, should include the name of 2 referees and direct enquiries to:

Grace Levi, Executive Assistant to the Principal
115 Taniwha Street, Glen Innes, Auckland 1072
[e-mail]
[phone] extn 822

Physical address:
Elstree Avenue, Glen Innes, Auckland