Naenae School · Wellington
Teacher Bilingual Samoan in Tava'e
PrimaryFull time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 27/01/2028 (Roll growth.)Beginning teachers welcome
Naenae School in the Hutt Valley is seeking a full-time Teacher Bilingual Samoan for its Tava‘e bilingual unit, teaching across Years 1–8. This fixed-term, roll-growth position runs from 28 January 2027 to 27 January 2028 and includes the Pacific Bilingual and Immersion Teaching Allowance. Beginning teachers are welcome.
- Tava‘e bilingual unit
- Years 1–8 teaching
- Pacific Bilingual and Immersion Teaching Allowance
- 28 January 2027 start
Closes in 15 days
Applications close 20 Nov 2026, 5pm.
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About the role
Teach full time in the Tava‘e Samoan bilingual unit at Naenae School, covering all curriculum areas. This is a fixed-term role from 28 January 2027 to 27 January 2028, created by roll growth, with the Pacific Bilingual and Immersion Teaching Allowance. Beginning teachers may apply.
What they’re looking for
- Experience or commitment to bilingual education
- Strong understanding of cultural identity
- High-quality teaching across curriculum areas
- Effective relationships with aiga and the wider community
- Collaborative work with teachers and support staff
About the school
Naenae School is a Years 1–8 kura tuatahi in the Hutt Valley. Its Tava‘e unit supports Samoan language, cultural identity, connected learning and academic achievement.
How to apply
Applications close on 20 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- fixed term
- Starts
- 28 Jan 2027
- Ends
- 27 Jan 2028
- Allowances
- Pacific Bilingual and Immersion Teaching Allowance
- Listed
- 20 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“Talofa lava! This is a unique opportunity for a passionate teacher to join a thriving and successful bilingual unit in Naenae, Hutt Valley. We are looking for a dedicated and innovative teacher for our Tava‘e bilingual unit. The ideal candidate…”
The school
- Type
- Contributing
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 359
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- Wheatley Street, Naenae, Lower Hutt
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