Bilingual Learner Specialist - Year 9–10 Core Subjects

Pacific Advance Secondary School; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Advance Secondary School in Auckland seeks a Year 9–10 Core Subjects Teacher with a strong focus on bilingual learners. You will teach across core NZ curriculum areas, contribute to an engaging junior programme and strengthen TESSOL/language acquisition initiatives to support Pasifika students.

Passion for Māori and Pacific learners, culturally responsive practice and relationship-building with rangatahi and whānau are essential; two-year fixed-term contract with start Jan 2027, end Jan

Qualifications

• Must have expertise in TESSOL or language acquisition to support bilingual learners.
• Ability to teach across Year 9–10 core NZ curriculum areas.
• Strong culturally responsive and relational pedagogy; Pacific-centred approach.

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 9–10 core NZ curriculum subjects.
• Contribute to engaging, integrated junior programme.
• Build strong relationships with rangatahi and whānau; support bilingual learners.

Skills

TESSOL expertise

Language acquisition

Relational pedagogy

Bilingual learners support

Education

Certificated teacher

Tools

NZ Curriculum knowledge

Job description

Pacific Advance Secondary School in Auckland seeks a Year 9–10 Core Subjects Teacher with a strong focus on bilingual learners. You will teach across core NZ curriculum areas, contribute to an engaging junior programme and strengthen TESSOL/language acquisition initiatives to support Pasifika students.

Passion for Māori and Pacific learners, culturally responsive practice and relationship-building with rangatahi and whānau are essential; two-year fixed-term contract with start Jan 2027, end Jan