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

We do amazing things, we have a strong team, solid foundations and make a huge difference to 1000's of lives a year and are looking for an experienced education administrator and team leader to achieve this.

What you’ll be doing‍

·        Coordinating a range of English Language Programmes for our Horowhenua Centre; essentially managing the administration and logistics for a range of literacy and conversational English programmes and ensuring that the teachers and learners have what they need to operate effectively. This role is 28 hours, Monday – Thursday 9-4.30.

·        With the guidance of your Palmerston North based manager you’ll oversee the day-to-day operations of our Centre, supervising staff, providing feedback, approving payroll and leave requests, and assisting with teacher recruitment and training as needed.

·        Stakeholder and community liaison is a key part of the role, you’ll be connecting with local businesses, educators, ethnic communities, the refugee settlement agency in the region and other community groups to ensure your centre is attracting and meeting the needs of learners in the area.

·        Your teaching background also gives you the skills to understand and support quality teaching provision, conduct teacher observations and assess and place learners in the right class.

·        Working out of our centre based in levin, you will enjoy interacting with a wide range of people from diverse backgrounds. You’ll be comfortable with technology, bean independent self-starter and want a permanent full-time role that is varied and flexible.

Is this you?

·        Tertiary qualified preferably with an English Language teaching (ELT) qualification at level 5 or above (eg. CELTA, DELTA, Trinity) or equivalent.

·        Adult TESOL experience, or proven experience teaching adults in other settings is highly desirable, as is experience working with former refugees or migrants

·        Ideally you’ll have 1-2 years managing teaching staff or general team leadership/ supervisory experience and/or programme/education management experience.

·        Proven administration/coordination experience, with strong time management and organisational skills.

·        Excellent IT skills across with Microsoft Office Suite (Office 365, Word, Excel, Outlook)and the ability to pick up new systems quickly.

·        A clear and friendly communication style, fluency in English (spoken and written) with astrong customer service ethos. Fluency in a second language highly desirable but not essential.

·        Confidence to proactively engage with learners, volunteers, and the wider community to promote the centre.

·        A motivated self-starter with strong cultural sensitivity, empathy and the ability to work as part of a tight-knit team.

·        A current clean full driver’s licence and able to use own vehicle for occasional work-related meetings is highly desirable.

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.

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To register your interest

All applicants must apply via our website. Upload your CV and Cover Letter via the Apply Now button below.

For further information about potential opportunities contact Jess Yap via email jess.yap@englishlanguage.org.nz.

Applications close Friday 17th May 2024 We are likely to conduct interviews with successful candidates from 20 May 2024.

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

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English Language Partners is a not-for-profit, award-winning education provider with NZQA category 1 endorsement, that has been providing English language programmes and settlement services to adult refugees and migrants throughout New Zealand for over 40 years.  

We are passionate about supporting former refugees and migrants participate successfully in all aspects of life in Aotearoa New Zealand and are looking for your help to achieve this.

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Our Waikato Centre is looking for an experienced administrator interested in part-time work, supporting the Centre with all the tasks needed to keep our centre running like clockwork!

Naturally organised, you are ‘a doer’ and get a kick out of making things run better, smoother, faster. You are a socially conscious person who believes in working to make a difference, not just a dollar. You enjoy working alongside people from diverse backgrounds and thrive in a busy environment, working both as part of a small, collaborative team or independently as required.  

What you’ll be doing

·        Supporting our busy Centre staff, students,teachers and volunteers with all the tasks required to keep a language centreoperating smoothly:  reception,administration, finance, teacher and student support, marketing support anddatabase management and reporting.

·        Assisting the Centre Manager with networking andpromotion of the centre, to attract new learners.

·        25 hours per week

·        $28.00 per hour, Waikato location.

Is this you?

·        Proven administration experience with a love of working with data and databases.

·        Excellent IT skills across with Microsoft Office Suite (Office 365, Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and the ability to pick up new systems quickly. Proven experience working with customer management/ education databases an advantage, as is knowledge of ZOOM.

·        Experience working in the education sector or with migrants highly desirable but not essential as is fluency in a second language.

·        A clear and friendly communication style, fluency in English (spoken and written) with a strong customer service ethos. Confidence to proactively engage with learners, volunteers, and the wider community to promote the centre.

·        An eye for detail and high level of accuracy.

·        Current clean full driver’s licence and able to use own vehicle for occasional work-related meetings.

·        A motivated self-starter with strong cultural sensitivity, empathy and the ability to work as part of a tight-knit team.

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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 apply:

Select the Apply Now button below to fill out the application form and upload your CV and cover letter.

For further information about the position, you can contact Ada Xu via email at ada.xu@englishlanguage.org.nz

Applications close Thursday 9th May 2024. This position is available for a May start.  

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

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Our Northland Centre is looking for ESOL Teachers interested in relief work in 2024, supporting migrants 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 more general conversationEnglish classes to specialist classes targeting adult literacy, job seeking, workplace English, and more
• Teaching rate, $49.34 per hour, casual opportunities available for 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.
• Whangarei location.

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).
• Additionally, 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 in a primary school teaching background who can teach learners who have had little to no education in their own country. 
• 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 be considered all applicants must apply via our website. Apply Now below and upload your CV and cover letter.

For further information about potential opportunities contact Clinton Ashill via email, clinton.ashill@englishlanguage.org.nz

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

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Applicants for this position should be based in New Zealand have the right to work in New Zealand- NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

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

Our Timaru Centre is looking for ESOL Teachers interested in part time work in 2024, supporting former refugees to improve their spoken and written English language skills.  

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 may have a primary teaching background with experience and skills suited to teaching preliterate adult learners the basics of the alphabet and phonics. 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 x 10-hour per week specialist focused preliterate/beginner English group classes.  Classes following the school terms.
• $49.34 per hour rate, central Timaru location, permanent or fixed term contract; start date negotiable.

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).  
• Additionally, 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.
• Knowledge of Arabic is desirable but not essential.  
• A learner centred approach with the ability to be guided by a curriculum while being creative, practical, and adaptable in your teaching style and resource creation.
• 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:

Select the Apply Now button below to fill out the application form and upload your CV and cover letter.

For further information about potential opportunities contact Sheryl Jackson via email, sheryl.jackson@englishlanguage.org.nz  

Classes start in April, so don’t delay!  Apply now.

Applicants for this position should have the right to work in New Zealand- NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

English Language Partners is a not-for-profit, award-winning education provider with NZQA category 1 endorsement, that 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 part time work in 2024, supporting former refugees to improve their spoken and written English language skills.

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 face to face and online.

What’s coming up?

• 3 x ESOL classes for a minimum of 12 hours aweek, must be able to teach low-beginners to intermediate English.  The classes will be for 2 hours Monday to Friday  either online or face to face
• $49.34 per hour rate, central Auckland South location, fixed-term contract with a possibility of extension.

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).
• Additionally, 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 in a primary school teaching background who can teach learners who have had little to no education in their own country. 
• 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:

Select the Apply Now button below to fill out the application form and upload your CV and cover letter.

For further information about potential opportunities contact Julia Castles via email, julia.castles@englishlanguage.org.nz

Classes start as soon as possible so don’t delay!  Apply now.

Applicants for this position should have the right to work in New Zealand- NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

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