Part Time ESOL Teacher

English Language Partners is a not-for-profit, award-winning education provider with NZQA category 1 endorsement. Our organisation has been providing English language and social support to adult migrants and former refugees throughout New Zealand for over 40 years.

Our Auckland South centre is looking for ESOL Teachers interested in supporting migrants and former refugees to improve their spoken and written English language skills in small group English classes.

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 available?

• Classes range from general conversation English classes to specialist classes targeting adult literacy, job seeking, workplace English, and more
• Teaching rate, $49.34 per hour, casual opportunities available for an immediate start, with the potential for further short, fixed-term engagements in 2024.
• We also offer one-to-one private tuition contracts, variable hours, learner home based under a self-employed contractor arrangement, $56.50 per hour plus GST.
• Varied Auckland South locations

Is this you?

• Tertiary qualified in TESOL at level 5 or above (e.g. graduate certificate, Bachelor's degree, post-grad diploma such as CELTA, Cert TESOL, Cert TEAL, Dip SLT).
• A, 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.

We are a fantastic, family-friendly 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 supporting former refugees and migrants to participate successfully in all aspects of life in Aotearoa New Zealand.

To register your interest:

To apply, select the Apply Now button under the vacancy to fill out the application form and upload your CV and Cover Letter.

For further information about potential opportunities, contact Julia Castles via email, [email protected] 

 Classes are starting late May 2024, so don’t delay, apply now!