Geography Teacher

Takapuna Grammar School; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Takapuna Grammar School invites applications for a Certificated Geography teacher to join our Social Sciences department. The successful candidate will teach Geography across Years 7–15 and support the development of new programmes aligned with the NZ curriculum and IB options.

NZ registration and residency or a valid NZ work visa are required. The role commences Term 1, 2027, with opportunities to contribute to co-curricular life and to potentially teach Geography scholarship.

Qualifications

• NZ registered to teach in New Zealand
• Experience teaching Geography in secondary or wharekura settings preferred
• Ability to develop innovative Geography programmes in line with NZ curriculum and IB options

Responsibilities

• Inspire students to think critically about the world through Geography lessons
• Deliver Geography within NZ curriculum and IB pathways where appropriate
• Contribute to developing new programmes and co-curricular opportunities
• Be willing to engage in school-wide professional development and collaboration

Skills

Geography

IB Geography

Curriculum development

Education

NZ teaching registration

Bachelor of Education

Job description

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

Social sciences

We seek an innovative, creative and passionate teacher of Geography to join our collaborative, supportive and well-resourced department. We offer a caring and inclusive teaching and learning environment and a range of opportunities for personal and professional development. At Takapuna Grammar School, Geography is thriving and is offered as a subject within both our NCEA and IB courses.

The successful candidate will inspire and encourage our students to think critically about the world they live in and must be keen to get involved in the development of new and exciting programmes to fit the upcoming changes to the New Zealand curriculum.

The ability to teach IB Geography would be advantageous, and an opportunity to teach Geography scholarship may be available. Applicants must be willing to contribute to the co-curricular life of the school.

Applicants must be NZ registered and have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

This position commences Term 1, 27 January 2027.