French-English Bilingual Junior Teacher

Ngaio School – Wellington

We are seeking an outstanding, passionate French-English bilingual teacher to lead the establishment of our new French-English bilingual unit starting in 2027 (subject to final Ministry of Education confirmation).

This is an exciting opportunity to shape a brand-new pathway that delivers the New Zealand Curriculum in both French and English. Our learners will be immersed in a rich, authentic dual-language environment that celebrates language, culture, and belonging.

We are looking for a teacher who:

is fluent in both French and English, with the confidence to teach across both languages

is a New Zealand registered teacher (or holds current NZ teacher registration eligibility)

creates engaging, high-quality learning experiences that inspire curiosity and a love of learning

builds strong, positive relationships with children, whānau, and colleagues

sets high expectations while nurturing every learner to thrive

is organised, reflective, and excited to help establish a new bilingual pathway

If you are passionate about bilingual education and eager to play a foundational role in building a dynamic new programme, we would love to hear from you.

Notes for applicants

All positions are subject to final Ministry of Education approval.

All applicants will receive email confirmation upon receipt of their application.

Applications must be submitted via email to: [email protected] (subject line: Bilingual Teacher Application).