Y5-6 Te Reo Māori bilingual classroom teacher

Henderson North School; Auckland; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A values-driven bilingual school in Auckland seeks a Year 5–6 classroom teacher for a full-time role. The successful candidate will provide high-quality te reo Māori instruction, collaborate with families and colleagues, and contribute to a supportive school environment. Strong communication skills and a commitment to understanding each child's cultural background are essential. The role offers a collaborative setting with mentoring and support.

Qualifications

• Fluency in te reo Māori, or developing fluency.
• Capable of effective collaboration with whānau and colleagues.
• Understands each child's cultural stories and experiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide bilingual instruction for Years 5–6 students.
• Collaborate with whānau, learners, and colleagues.
• Contribute to a supportive school environment.
• Plan creatively and participate in mentoring processes.
• Support whole-child development in a values-driven setting.

Skills

Te reo Māori fluency

Effective communication

Cultural responsiveness

Job description

Overview

Year 5–6 Te Reo Māori bilingual classroom teacher. Full-time, Fixed term, Start Date: 29/01/2026, End Date: 16/12/2026 (Project based work).

Henderson North School is a values-driven, relationships-first school that emphasises the culture, language, and identity of every child. The successful applicant will be a competent and creative planner who thrives in a collaborative setting, with strong induction, mentoring, and support.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality te reo Māori bilingual instruction for Years 5–6 students.
• Collaborate with whānau, learners, and colleagues; engage in reflective practice and effective communication.
• Contribute to a happy, vibrant school environment with strong whānau and community connections.
• Plan creatively and work well in a team, participating in induction and mentoring processes.
• Support the whole-child development in a values-driven school setting.

Qualifications and attributes

• Speaker of te reo Māori (fluency can be developing).
• Culturally responsive with understanding of each child’s stories and experiences.
• Ability to communicate effectively with whānau, learners, and colleagues.

Position details

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi. Subjects include English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts.

How to apply

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to:

Donna Nee - Principal
[e-mail]
[phone]

Vacancy reference #: 1HApMz

Listed 11:55 am 19 September 2025 Closes 3pm 10 October 2025

School details

Henderson North School – Type: Contributing; Authority: State; Gender: Co-Ed; Decile: 0; Roll: 384; Website: http://www.hns.school.nz

Physical address: Norval Road, Henderson, Auckland
Postal Address: 14 Norval Road, Henderson, Waitakere, 0610