Media Studies Teacher

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

Job summary

Long Bay College in Auckland seeks a passionate Media Studies teacher to join our high-performing English faculty. You will teach Media Studies and English, contribute to curriculum development, and uphold evidence-based teaching practices.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong curriculum knowledge, be a positive classroom practitioner, and engage with ongoing professional learning as part of a collaborative school community. Salary is governed by the STCA with base pay range noted.

Qualifications

• Strong curriculum knowledge in English and Media Studies.
• Commitment to high-quality teaching and evidence-based practice.
• Ability to collaborate within a high-performing English faculty.

Responsibilities

• Teach Media Studies within the English faculty.
• Deliver high-quality, evidence-informed instruction to students.
• Engage in professional learning and reflective practice with colleagues.
• Contribute to school-wide English education and scholarship programs.

Skills

Media Studies

Curriculum knowledge

Classroom management

Education

Registered teacher NZ

Job description

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

Long Bay College is seeking a passionate and dedicated Media Studies teacher to join our high‑performing English faculty. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a 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 English faculty consistently achieves outstanding results, including record numbers of NZQA Scholarship awards in English, alongside all‑time high NCEA endorsement and University Entrancerates.

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.

A supportive professional community

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.

We offer a broad range of English courses, including English Literacy, English (core), English Extension, Scholarship English and Media Studies.

The ideal candidate

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

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

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 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.

Physical address:

Ashley Avenue, Torbay, Auckland