Visual Arts Teacher 2027 (fixed term full-time)

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

Job summary

Long Bay College in Auckland is seeking a passionate and dedicated Visual Arts teacher to join our high‑performing faculty for a 1‑year fixed‑term starting January 2027.

We welcome experienced and beginning teachers; please state your area(s) of specialisation. You will demonstrate strong curriculum knowledge, a passion for Visual Arts, and a positive, consistent classroom practice aligned with evidence‑based teaching.

Qualifications

• 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.

Job description

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.

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.

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.

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