History Teacher 2027 (permanent, full-time)

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

Job summary

Long Bay College is seeking a passionate History teacher to join the high‑performing Social Sciences faculty in Auckland, New Zealand. The role may include Classical Studies, depending on the candidate. The position forms part of a proactive, collaborative team focused on excellence and growth.

The base salary ranges from NZD 61,329 to NZD 103,086, with salary determined by qualifications and experience; STCA terms apply. January 2027 start for permanent, full-time employment.

Qualifications

• Strong curriculum knowledge in History
• Passion for teaching and student engagement
• Open to teaching Classical Studies as an advantage

Responsibilities

• Teach History to high school students within the Social Sciences faculty
• Possibly teach Classical Studies where feasible
• Commit to explicit, high-quality teaching and evidence-based practice

Job description

Permanent, full-time to start in January 2027

Long Bay College is seeking a passionate and dedicated History teacher to join our high‑performing Social Sciences faculty. The ability to teach Classical Studies would be an advantage. 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 Sciences faculty 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 History and Classical Studies teams are committed to excellence and providing rich learning experiences to our students.

Research‑informed practice

Long Bay College places a strong emphasis on research‑informed teaching. Our educational philosophy, Tino Akoranga, 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 History sits within a wider team of Social Science subjects - Geography, 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 to allow students to engage critically across a range of domains.

The ideal candidate

We welcome applications from both experienced and beginning teachers. You will demonstrate strong curriculum knowledge and a genuine passion for History, and ideally, Classical Studies as well, be a positive and consistent classroom practitioner, commit to explicit, high‑quality teaching, and engage openly with evidence‑based practice.

The terms and conditions of this position, including base salary and hours of work, are governed by the Secondary Teachers’ Collective Agreement (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.

The Secondary Teachers’ Collective Agreement Can Be Viewed At

Secondary teachers' collective and individual employment agreements - Ministry of Education