English Language Teacher

UUNZ; Auckland; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary aligned with sector

Career development opportunities

Supportive leadership team

Learner well-being focus

Job summary

UUNZ is seeking a fixed-term, part-time General English Teacher for morning classes at Symonds Street Campus, Auckland CBD. The role focuses on learner-centred English instruction with 10 hours per week, supporting well-being and academic outcomes within our established programmes.

Essential qualifications include Cambridge CELTA or equivalent, plus experience in General English teaching, exam preparation, and NZCEL is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching General English; experience with exam preparation and NZCEL is an advantage.
• Must hold Cambridge CELTA or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality, communicative English lessons within curriculum guidelines.
• Support learner well-being and adhere to the Code of Practice 2021.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and PD sessions.
• Contribute to curriculum reviews and improvements to promote learner well-being.

Skills

Learner-centred instruction

Classroom management

Education

Cambridge CELTA or equivalent

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

*Currently recruiting a fixed-term, part-time General English Teacher (Mornings only)*

Founded in 2002, UUNZ is a Private Training Establishment (PTE) specialising in English language pathways to tertiary study in New Zealand. With our spacious campus in the heart of Auckland's university district, friendly and supportive leadership team, and long-standing relationships with tertiary providers both on- and offshore, we believe UUNZ offers unique opportunities for personal and professional growth for both staff and learners.

What we expect from you:

• A commitment to maximising well-being, academic achievement and long-term outcomes for learners and other key stakeholders
• A service-driven approach to relationships with learners, colleagues and other stakeholders
• A commitment to professional development, continuous improvement and organisational learning
• The ability to both follow and contribute to the development of organisational policies and procedures relating to compliance, academic delivery, quality assurance, and learner well-being

What you can expect from us:

• A competitive salary aligned with external tertiary benchmarks
• A service-driven leadership team that is invested in understanding how your strengths and interests can be harnessed and nurtured
• Opportunities for career development as the organisation grows
• An organisational culture which is committed to delivering the highest possible service standards for learners, promoting learner well-being, and following best practice in academic quality assurance

The role:

Location: Symonds Street Campus, Auckland CBD

Schedule: Morning classes (10 hours per week)

Essential qualifications and experience:

• Cambridge CELTA or equivalent
• Relevant post-qualifying experience teaching General English (experience with exam preparation classes, English for Academic Purposes and/or NZCEL is an advantage)

Key responsibilities:

• To plan and deliver high-quality, communicative and learner-centred English language lessons within curriculum guidelines
• To support UUNZ’s commitment to promoting learner well-being under the Code of Practice 2021
• To attend and participate in staff meetings and professional development sessions
• To contribute to a culture of continuous improvement through participation in regular reviews of curriculum materials, teaching and assessment practice, and measures to promote learner well-being