_{14th February, 2025}

English Language Partners is a not-for-profit, education provider with NZQA category 1 status, that has been providing English language programmes and settlement support to adult migrants and people from refugee and asylum backgrounds throughout New Zealand for over 40 years.

With 21 centres spanning from Whangarei to Invercargill, our dedicated team of 350 staff and 800 volunteers annually supports more than 8,000 learners. We are passionate about supporting former refugees and migrants participate successfully in all aspects of life in Aotearoa New Zealand and we are looking for your help to achieve this.
  
Our Rotorua Centre is looking for ESOL Teachers interested in part time work, supporting former refugees to improve their spoken and written English language skills.

Who you are:

You’ll be an experienced Teacher who has lived or taught in New Zealand for at least a few years or perhaps you’ve worked with adult learners, either way you are well versed in NZ cultural practices but still have empathy for the challenges of adapting to a new country.  You are creative, practical, and adaptable in your teaching style and take pride in delivering a truly learner-centred curriculum.
  
What’s coming up?

• 2 hours per week English group class to Beginner/Elementary English learners in during term times. The class will run on Saturday mornings in the Rotorua ELP centre.
• Business Contract opportunities during business hours and evenings coming up, with a focus on workplace English and general communication.
• Relief work opportunities during business hours and evenings ranging from more general conversation English classes to specialist classes targeting adult literacy and workplace English.
• $50.34 per hour teaching rate, Rotorua location, fixed-term contract with a possibility of extension.

  
Is this you?

• Tertiary qualified in TESOL at level 5 or above (e.g. post-grad certification or diploma such as CELTA, Cert TESOL, Cert TEAL, Dip SLT).
• New Zealand teaching qualification (ideally primary) or NCALNE (Voc) is desirable but not essential.
• Experienced in ESOL teaching (preferably in a New Zealand context) at varied levels, particularly to beginner learners.
• Experience delivering online teaching and/or a good understanding of technology for teaching is desirable.
• A learner centred approach with the ability to be guided by a curriculum while being creative, practical, and adaptable in your teaching style.
• A motivated self-starter with strong cultural sensitivity, empathy and the ability to work as part of a tight-knit team.

  
What we offer?  

ELPNZ is a friendly and inclusive workplace with a culture of continuous improvement. It is a place where your own potential will be nurtured as you work alongside a passionate and talented group of educators committed to helping former refugees and migrants learn English and effectively settle in New Zealand.  

Position description
The position description for this role can be found at the link below. Please copy and paste it into your browser: https://www.englishlanguage.org.nz/JobDescriptionTeacher

To apply:  

Click "Apply For Job" now! Applications close at 5pm on 15 March 2025. We may begin interviewing as applications are received, and the position may close early if a suitable candidate is found.

To make a confidential inquiry and learn more about this position, contact Jia Rong via email, jiarong.yap@englishlanguage.org.nz

Applicants for this position must be based in New Zealand and have the right to work in New Zealand, with NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Apply For Job