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Auckland · 1HB1Fb

Bilingual Tongan Teacher

Panama Road School

Full-time, PermanentPrimary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Certificated teacherBeginning teachers welcome

Listed 30 Oct 2026 · Closes 17 Nov 2026

About the role

Mālō e lelei! Are you passionate about shaping young minds and protecting our rich Tongan heritage? We are looking for an inspiring, fluent educator to establish a brand new Year 5 to 8 bilingual Tongan class (Aonga Lea Faka-Tonga). This is a rare, foundational opportunity to build a vibrant learning environment from the ground up. You will guide our senior primary and intermediate students as they transition into confident, culturally grounded leaders. The role Establish the curriculum – design and launch a comprehensive bilingual programme tailored for high-achieving students, alongside other bilingual teachers. Cultivate fluent speakers – move students beyond basic greetings into sustained interactions, formal speechmaking (lea) Embed koloa – infuse authentic Tongan heritage, values, and genealogy into the modern educational landscape. So if you have exceptional, native-level fluency in spoken and written Lea Faka-Tonga, are willing to support Tongan students to be proud of who they are, and can create a class environment in which students can thrive, we are looking for you. You will also understand the importance of building learning-focused relationships with students and their families. Apply today!

Learning-area tags: English, Health and PE, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Te reo Māori, Technology, The arts

How to apply

Jane Dold, Principal Phone09 276 8508 Emailjaned@panamard.school.nz

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