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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 Palmerston North Centre, is looking for qualified and experienced NZCEL L1 Teacher who is interested in part time work, supporting former refugees to improve their spoken and written English language skills in our Levin site. 

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.
  
The opportunity?

• Fixed-term teaching contract for Micro A from 21 July 2026 to 10 December 2026, and Micro B from February to June 2027.
• The class will run 3-4 hours per day, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, face-to-face in Levin.

  
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).
• 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 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” now! We do not accept applications via email. To make a confidential inquiry and learn more about this position, contact Anna Ramm via email, hr@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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