Samoan Enrichment/Bilingual Teacher year 5-8

Te Papapa School; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pacific bi-lingual allowance

Job summary

Te Papapa School invites applications for a Samoan Enrichment/Bilingual Teacher (Year 5–8). This full-time, permanent role focuses on delivering English instruction while embedding Samoan language and culture in a supportive, culturally responsive setting.

You will foster strong whānau partnerships and employ formative assessment to support every student to thrive, achieve and celebrate their identity in a dynamic school community.

Qualifications

• Certificated teacher with NZ registration or eligibility
• Experience embedding Samoan language and culture in lessons
• Commitment to formative assessment practices and high expectations
• Ability to build strong whānau partnerships and inclusive learning environments

Responsibilities

• Lead Samoan Enrichment Class for Year 5–8
• Teach mainly in English aligned with NZ Curriculum
• Authentically embed Gagana Samoa, Fa’a Samoa and cultural identity
• Collaborate with staff to support inclusive, equitable learning

Skills

Formative assessment

Culturally responsive pedagogy

Samoan language embedding

NZ Curriculum knowledge

English instruction

Education

Bachelor of Teaching or NZ teaching certificate

Job description

Samoan Enrichment/Bilingual Teacher year 5-8

Full time, Permanent

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Certificated teacher
English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts
Pacific bi-lingual allowance

Te Papapa School seeks an inspiring teacher to lead our Samoan Enrichment Class. You would teach mostly in English using NZ Curriculum while authentically embedding Gagana Samoa, Fa’a Samoa, cultural values and identity. We seek a teacher who is committed to formative practice, culturally responsive pedagogy and high expectations.

Strong whānau partnerships, collaborative practice and a commitment to inclusive, equitable learning are essential. Join our wonderful school community and help our students to thrive, achieve and celebrate who they are.