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Long Bay College in Auckland, North Island, invites applications for a Visual Arts Teacher (2027). This 1-year fixed-term, full-time position starts January 2027. The college, renowned for academic excellence, operates under the Secondary Teachers’ Collective Agreement (STCA).
Base salary ranges from NZ$61,329 to NZ$103,086, with exact placement via salary assessment upon appointment. The ideal candidate will bring strong curriculum knowledge, a passion for Visual Arts, and a commitment to
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Long Bay College - 27 – Auckland, North Island
1 Year fixed term, full-time tostart January 2027
Long Bay College is seeking apassionate and dedicated Visual Arts teacher to join our high‑performing VisualArts faculty. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a faculty with highaspirations, during a period of innovation and continued growth.
Why Long Bay College?
Proven academic excellence
Our Visual Arts Facultyconsistently achieves outstanding results, including NZQA Scholarship awards inDesign, Painting and Photography, alongside all‑time high NCEA endorsement andUniversity Entrance rates.
Long Bay College places a strongemphasis on research‑informed teaching. Our educational philosophy, TinoAkoranga, is a research‑driven, classroom‑tested approach aligned with aknowledge‑rich curriculum.
A supportive professionalcommunity
Join a collaborative, forward‑thinkingfaculty that values professional learning, reflective practice, and sharedexcellence. We foster an environment where both students and staff aresupported to thrive.
The ideal candidate
We welcome applications fromexperienced and beginning teachers. Please state your area(s) ofspecialisation. You will demonstrate strong curriculum knowledge and apassion for Visual Arts, be a positive and consistent classroom practitioner,commit to high‑quality teaching, and engage openly with evidence‑basedpractice.
Joining Long Bay College meansbecoming part of a school that values professional growth and sets nationalbenchmarks in Visual Arts education.
The terms and conditions of thisposition, including base salary and hours of work, are governed by theSecondary Teachers’ Collective Agreement (STCA). The base salary for trainedand registered teachers ranges from $61,329 to $103,086, depending on theapplicant’s qualifications and teaching experience. An individual’s actual basesalary will be determined through a formal salary assessment once anappointment is confirmed.
The Secondary Teachers’ CollectiveAgreement can be viewed at: