English Teacher (ESL/TEFL) | Full-Time | Visa, Flights & Sponsored TEFL

English 1; Nelson; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus after 6 months

21 days paid leave (10 days + 11 stat.

International health insurance

Fully sponsored Z work visa

Sponsored hotel stay (up to 2 weeks)

Training and teaching materials

Distance learning opportunities

Mandarin lessons and cultural events

Job summary

English 1 is hiring English teachers (ESL/TEFL/TESOL) for full-time roles in China. The role involves teaching young learners aged 3-16 using an award-winning curriculum and digital tools, with a focus on building literacy and confidence in English. We welcome recent graduates, career changers, and experienced ESL teachers.

Free TEFL certification, full training, and visa sponsorship are provided. A competitive salary with a performance bonus, plus generous leave and benefits, await the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (any subject).
• TESOL/TEFL/CELTA certification is a plus and may be sponsored.
• Background check clean and suitable for teaching role.

Responsibilities

• Teach English to young learners aged 3-16 in interactive classrooms.
• Deliver instruction using English 1 curriculum and digital tools.
• Build literacy, speaking, listening and confidence in English.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Customer relations

Presentation skills

Coaching and training

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (any subject)

Tools

TEFL

TESOL

CELTA

Job description

Teach English in China: Experienced ESL teachers, career changers & recent graduates welcome！

English 1 is hiring English teachers (ESL/TEFL/TESOL) for full-time roles in China.

Role: English Teacher (ESL/TEFL), young learners aged 3-16

We welcome:

• Recent graduates and final-year students seeking an entry-level job
• Career changers from customer service, retail, hospitality, corporate training, communications, banking, IT, media or non-profit
• Experienced ESL, EFL, TEFL, TESOL and CELTA teachers

No teaching experience needed. We provide free TEFL certification, full training, ready-made lesson materials and visa sponsorship.

What you’ll do:

• Teach English to young learners aged 3-16 in interactive, high-energy classrooms
• Deliver Classroom Instruction and Language Teaching using English 1's award-winning curriculum and digital tools
• Build students' literacy, speaking, listening and confidence in English
• Track student progress and give meaningful feedback to students and parents
• Coach, motivate and present language concepts clearly
• Join school events, cultural programs and community activities

What you’ll receive:

• Competitive salary + performance bonus (after 6 months)
• 21 days paid leave (10 paid days + 11 statutory holidays)
• International health insurance (co-paid)
• Fully sponsored legal Z work visa (visa cost reimbursed) + up to 2 weeks sponsored hotel stay
• Comprehensive training and ready-made teaching materials
• Distance learning opportunities (Level 6 Trinity College CertPT, DELTM)
• Free Mandarin lessons and English 1-organised cultural activities

Note: Hotel accommodation for the first two weeks is considered sponsored upon successful completion of the first-year contract.

Who we’re looking for:

• A bachelor's degree (any subject)
• A genuine interest in education, travel and cultural exchange
• ESL certification (TEFL, TESOL, CELTA) is a plus. We can sponsor it
• Clean background check

Is this role for you?

Recent graduates and gap year seekers

Finished your bachelor's degree, or about to? This is a full-time, entry-level job open to any degree subject. You'll build professional skills in teaching, communication and presentation while exploring Asia.

You don't need a teaching background. If you've worked in Customer Service, Retail, Hospitality, Corporate Training or Communications and want to move into education, you are strongly encouraged to apply. Your transferable skills are exactly what great teachers use:

• Interpersonal communication: building rapport with students, parents and colleagues
• Customer relations and client liaison: managing expectations and keeping families informed
• Presentation and demonstration: explaining ideas clearly and engagingly
• Coaching and training: guiding learners step by step
• Analytical skills and data analysis: tracking progress and adapting lessons

Experienced ESL teachers

Already hold a TESOL, TEFL or CELTA? Bring your pedagogy and classroom instruction experience to a structured curriculum, ongoing professional development and distance learning pathways (Level 6 Trinity College CertPT, DELTM).

Why English 1?

With over 30 years of success and 200+ schools across China, Vietnam and Indonesia, English 1 is a trusted leader in English education. We provide structured support, professional growth and a welcoming international team, so you can focus on teaching.

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