_{29th September, 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 Whangārei to Invercargill, our dedicated team of 380 staff and 850 volunteers annually support over 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 Aoraki Centre, located in Timaru, is looking for qualified and experienced ESOL Teachers interested in part time work, supporting pre-literacy learners to develop foundational English language skills that will empower them to participate confidently in everyday life, work, and community in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Who you are:

You’ll be an experienced Teacher who has lived or taught in New Zealand for at least a few years and you’ve worked with pre-literacy adult learners or primary aged school children learning to read and write. 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?

• Two 10-hour literacy focused Pre-literacy adult English group classes. These classes will run Monday to Thursday 9am to 11:30am and from 12pm to 2:30pm face to face. We would consider hiring one teacher for two classes, or two teachers with one class each. 
• $50.34 per hour teaching rate, Aoraki Timaru location, fixed-term contract with a possibility of extension.
• We also offer one-to-one private tuition contracts, variable hours, delivered in the learner's home under a self-employed contractor arrangement, $57.90 per hour plus GST.

  
Is this you?

• Tertiary qualified in TESOL at level 5 or above that includes a component of observed teaching practice (e.g. post-grad certification or diploma such as CELTA, Cert TESOL, Cert TEAL, Dip SLT).
• Additionally, a New Zealand teaching qualification (ideally primary) or NCALNE (Voc) is desirable but not essential.
• Experience in ESOL teaching (preferably in a New Zealand context) at varied levels, particularly with pre-literacy and primary-level learners.
• 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” now! We do not accept applications via email. Applications close on 29 October 2025. We may begin scheduling interviews as applications come in.

To make a confidential inquiry and learn more about this position, contact Sheryl Jackson via email, sheryl.jackson@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.

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