Samoan Bilingual: Year 3-5 teacher

Wiri Central School; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiri Central School in Auckland is seeking a dynamic Samoan-speaking teacher to join Fofoa i Vaoese, our Samoan bilingual team. The three classes cater for students from Year 0 to Year 8.

The fixed-term role runs 28 January 2027 to 17 December 2027. Ideal applicants will be familiar with the New Zealand Curriculum, have strong communication skills, and be able to form reciprocal learning relationships with students and aiga.

Qualifications

• Familiar with the New Zealand Curriculum.
• Ability to communicate in both Samoan and English.
• Willing to plan collaboratively with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Promote student-led learning and inquiry.
• Teach across Years 0–8 in a bilingual setting.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan and reflect.

Job description

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About the role

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated, Samoan speaking teacher to join Fofoa i Vaoese, our Samoan bilingual team. There are three classes in Fofoa i Vaoese catering for students from Year 0 - Year 8. This position is fixed term commencing 28 January 2027 and ending on 17 December 2027.

If you would like to be part of a well-resourced school that has amazing students and collegial support, we are seeking collaborative and innovative teachers who want to promote student-led learning and inquiry. Our ideal applicant will be familiar with the New Zealand Curriculum, have good communication skills, ability to form reciprocal learning focused relationships with students and aiga and be willing to continue to learn and plan collaboratively with colleagues. Ability to communicate in both Samoan and English is essential for this position.

School visits are welcomed, contact the school office on 262 0594 to organise a visit.

Sector Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi

Position Full-time, Fixed-term (28 Jan to 17 Dec 2027)

Reason for fixed-term position Over entitlement position funded by the Board

Learning areas English, Health and PE, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Te reo Māori, Technology, The arts