Visual Arts Teacher

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

Job summary

Long Bay College is seeking a passionate Visual Arts teacher to join our high-performing faculty. This 1-year fixed term, full-time position begins January 2027 and welcomes both experienced and beginning teachers.

The role emphasises curriculum knowledge, evidence-based teaching, and a positive classroom practice within a school renowned for academic excellence. The base salary is governed by the Secondary Teachers' Collective Agreement, ranging from NZD 61,329 to NZD 103,086, with a

Qualifications

• Strong curriculum knowledge in Visual Arts.
• Experience or willingness to work with Years 7-15 students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Visual Arts instruction to Year 7–15 students.
• Engage with evidence-based teaching practices and contribute to a collaborative faculty.

Skills

Visual Arts

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

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

Suitable for beginning teachers

1 Year fixed term, full-time to start January 2027

Long Bay College is seeking a passionate and dedicated Visual Arts teacher to join our high-performing Visual Arts faculty. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a faculty with high aspirations, during a period of innovation and continued growth.

Why Long Bay College?

Proven academic excellence

Our Visual Arts Faculty consistently achieves outstanding results, including NZQA Scholarship awards in Design, Painting and Photography, alongside all-time high NCEA endorsement and University Entrance rates.

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.

The ideal candidate

We welcome applications from experienced and beginning teachers. Please state your area(s) of specialisation.

You will demonstrate strong curriculum knowledge and a passion for Visual Arts, 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 Visual Arts education.

Terms and conditions

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.

The Secondary Teachers' Collective Agreement can be viewed at:

https://www.education.govt.nz/education-professionals/schools-year-0-13/people-and-employment/secondary-teachers-collective-and-individual-employment-agreements

Long Bay CollegeNZ

Physical address:
Ashley Avenue, Torbay, Auckland