Samoan Language Teacher & Cultural Engagement Leader

Henderson High School; Auckland; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Henderson High School in Auckland invites an enthusiastic Samoan-speaking educator to join our kura. The successful candidate will embrace our values and Te Tūāpapa o Panuku, delivering Samoan language across junior and senior levels while modelling culturally responsive pedagogy.

Employment-based Trainee Teachers will be considered, with opportunities to grow within a supportive Pasifika-focused community; you will balance teaching with tertiary study and contribute to Polyfest and whānau

Qualifications

• Fluent Samoan speaker able to teach across junior and senior levels.
• Strong commitment to culturally responsive teaching and Pasifika learners.
• Ability to engage tamariki and rangatahi Pasifika and involve communities.

Responsibilities

• Teach Gagana Sāmoa across junior and senior levels (NCEA Levels 1–3).
• Design culturally responsive learning programs that engage tamariki and rangatahi Pasifika.
• Participate in co-curricular cultural events including Polyfest and school whānau fono.
• Balance school-based teaching responsibilities with tertiary study commitments.
• Implement our Behaviour Curriculum, Interactive Explicit Instruction, and Knowledge Rich Curriculum pedagogy.
• Implement this new course and grow the Samoan program and student attendance and outcomes.

Skills

Samoan language fluency

Education

Trainee Teacher pathway

Job description

Henderson High School in Auckland invites an enthusiastic Samoan-speaking educator to join our kura. The successful candidate will embrace our values and Te Tūāpapa o Panuku, delivering Samoan language across junior and senior levels while modelling culturally responsive pedagogy.

Employment-based Trainee Teachers will be considered, with opportunities to grow within a supportive Pasifika-focused community; you will balance teaching with tertiary study and contribute to Polyfest and whānau