Teacher - Tongan Bilingual Unit

Māngere East School; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Priority Teacher Supply Allowance (PTs

Job summary

Māngere East School in Auckland is seeking a certificated teacher to join our Tongan Bilingual Unit, opened in 2023. You will build strong relationships with tamariki, fānau, and deliver high-quality learning outcomes across the primary/intermediate years.

Fluency in Lea Faka-Tonga and English is essential, with a sound understanding of the NZ Curriculum and Te Mātaiaho. The role is full-time and permanent, teaching across Years 1–8, with opportunities to integrate ICT and innovative pedagogy

Qualifications

• Fluency in Lea Faka-Tonga and English is essential.
• Strong understanding of the New Zealand Curriculum and Te Mātaiaho updates.
• Ability to collaborate with fānau ako, kau faiako, and mātu’a tauhi fanau.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging learning across Years 1–8 in English, Health and PE, Languages, Maths, Science, Social studies, Te reo Māori, Technology, The arts.
• Collaborate with colleagues and whānau to support student learning outcomes.
• Integrate ICT and innovative pedagogy within a Tongan cultural framework.

Skills

Bilingual English/Tongan

NZ Curriculum knowledge

ICT integration

Collaborative skills

Education

Teaching Certificate (NZ)

Job description

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About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate educator to join our Tongan Bilingual Unit, which successfully opened in 2023. We are seeking a collaborative teacher who holds high expectations for our tamariki and is deeply committed to delivering the very best learning outcomes.

Key qualifications and attributes:

• Fluency in Lea Faka-Tonga and English essential.
• Sound understanding of the New Zealand Curriculum and Te Mātaiaho updates.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively alongside our fānau ako, kau faiako, and mātu’a tauhi fanau.
• Strengths in integrating ICT and innovative pedagogy within a Tongan cultural framework an advantage.

Role Certificated teacher

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

Position Full-time, Permanent

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

Allowances Priority Teacher Supply Allowance (PTSA)