Geography Teacher 2027 (permanent full-time)

Long Bay College - 27; Auckland; On-site; NZD 61,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Long Bay College in Auckland is seeking a Geography teacher to join our high-performing Social Sciences faculty. This permanent, full-time role starts January 2027 and offers the opportunity to contribute to a strong curriculum and engaging learning experiences for students.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for Geography, strong curriculum knowledge, and be a positive, consistent classroom practitioner committed to explicit, high-quality teaching within our community.

Qualifications

• We welcome applications from experienced and beginning teachers.
• Strong curriculum knowledge and a genuine passion for Geography.
• Commit to explicit, high‑quality teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach Geography within the Social Sciences faculty.
• Collaborate with History, Psychology and other Social Science subjects.
• Contribute to professional learning and reflective practice.
• Deliver rich learning experiences for students in and out of the classroom.

Skills

Geography teaching

Curriculum knowledge

Classroom management

Explicit teaching

Education

Secondary teaching qualification

Registered teacher NZ

Job description

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Geography Teacher 2027 (permanent full-time)

Long Bay College - 27 – Auckland, North Island

Permanent, full-time to start in January 2027

Long Bay College is seeking a passionate and dedicated Geographyteacher to join our high‑performing Social Sciencesfaculty.This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a strong faculty that aspires to be one of the best in the country, during a period of innovation and continued growth.

Why Long Bay College?

Proven academic excellence

Our Social Sciencesfaculty consistently achieves outstanding results across a broad range of subject disciplines. These results include high rates of University Entrance and NZQA Scholarship as well as strong pathways supportive of academic success across all subjects. Our Geography team is committed to excellence and providing rich learning experiences to our students both in and out of the classroom.

Long Bay College places a strong emphasis on research‑informed teaching. Our educational philosophy, TinoAkoranga, is a research‑driven, classroom‑tested approach aligned with a knowledge‑rich curriculum and explicit instruction.

A supportive professional community

You will join a collaborative, forward‑thinking faculty that values professional learning, reflective practice, and shared excellence. We foster an environment where both students and staff are supported to thrive.

Our Social Sciences Approach

At Long Bay College Geography sits within a wider team of Social Science subjects - History, Classical Studies, Psychology, Sociology, and Tourism. These subjects, all taught at senior levels build upon the foundations laid by our excellent Junior Social Science programme. Our courses reflect the vibrancy of the Social Science learning area and the deep subject knowledge held by our team. Our courses are carefully designed toallow students to engage critically across a range of domains.

The ideal candidate

We welcome applications from experienced and beginning teachers.You will demonstrate strong curriculum knowledge and a genuine passion for Geography, be a positive and consistent classroom practitioner, and commit to explicit, high‑quality teaching.

Joining Long Bay College means becoming part of a school that values professional growth and sets national benchmarks in Geography.

The terms and conditions of this position, including base salary and hours of work, are governed by the SecondaryTeachers’CollectiveAgreement (STCA).The base salary for trained and registered teachers currently ranges from $61,329 to $103,086, depending on the applicant’s qualifications and teaching experience.An individual’s actual base salary will be determined through a formal salary assessment once an appointment is confirmed.