Geography Teacher 2027 (permanent full-time)
Permanent, full-time to start in January 2027
Long Bay College is seeking a passionate and dedicated Geography teacher to join our high‑performing Social Sciences faculty. 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 Geography team is committed to excellence and providing rich learning experiences to our students both in and out of the classroom.
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 Geography sits within a wider team of Social Science subjects - History, 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 experienced and beginning teachers. You will demonstrate strong curriculum knowledge and a genuine passion for Geography, be a positive and consistent classroom practitioner, and commit to explicit, high‑quality teaching.
Joining Long Bay College means becoming part of a school that values professional growth and sets national benchmarks in Geography.
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: https://www.education.govt.nz/education-professionals/schools-year-0-13/people-and-employment/secondary-teachers-collective-and-individual-employment-agreements
Permanent Full-time
Job no: IOAN65479
Location: Auckland
School: Long Bay College - 27
Closing Date: Monday, 12 October 2026