Graduate Program

English 1; Wellington; On-site; NZD 44,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus

21 days paid leave

International health insurance

Airport pick-up support

Sponsored visa + hotel stay

Induction training & materials

TEFL certificate & career development

Distance learning courses

Language & cultural activities

Job summary

English 1 is seeking recent graduates and early-career professionals to teach English in China. No prior teaching experience required, with full training, visa sponsorship, and structured career development included.

This role is an ideal first job, graduate program alternative, or gap-year launch for ambitious, globally minded graduates, offering opportunities to travel and grow professionally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any subject.
• ESL certification (TEFL, TESOL, CELTA) is a plus; sponsorship available.
• Genuine interest in education, travel, and cultural exchange.
• Clean background check.

Responsibilities

• Teach English to young learners aged 3–16 in a fun, interactive, and immersive classroom setting.
• Deliver high-energy lessons using English 1’s award-winning curriculum and digital tools.
• Provide constructive feedback and help students build confidence in their English skills.
• Take part in school events, cultural activities, and student engagement programs.

Skills

ESL certification

Interest in education & travel

Clean background check

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Launch Your Global Career After Graduation

Just graduated (or graduating soon) and not ready for a desk job? Want to travel, gain international work experience, and build transferable skills while earning a competitive salary?

English 1 is hiring recent graduates and early-career professionals to teach English in China. No prior teaching experience required. Full training, visa sponsorship, and structured career development are included.

This is an ideal first job, graduate program alternative, or gap-year career launch for ambitious, globally minded graduates.

What you'll do

• Teach English to young learners aged 3–16 in a fun, interactive, and immersive classroom setting.
• Deliver high-energy lessons using English 1’s award-winning curriculum and digital tools.
• Provide constructive feedback and help students build confidence in their English skills.
• Take part in school events, cultural activities, and student engagement programs.

What you’ll get

• Competitive salary + performance bonus after 6 months
• 21 days paid leave (10 days paid leave + 11 days statutory holidays)
• International health insurance (co-paid)
• Airport pick-up support
• **Sponsored legal Z work visa + up to 2 weeks sponsored hotel stay
• Comprehensive induction training, ongoing support, and fully prepared teaching materials
• TEFL certificate + skill development & career advancement
• Distance learning courses (Level 6 Trinity College CertPT, DELTM)
• English 1-organized social and cultural activities + free Mandarin Chinese lessons

The hotel accommodation for the first two weeks will be deemed as a sponsorship upon successful completion of the first-year contract. **Sponsored legal Z work visa expenses will be reimbursed.

Who we’re looking for

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

Why work at English 1?

• Teachers are at the core of everything we do at English 1
• Over 30 years of success in China with 200+ schools in 50+ cities.
• Strong presence in China and Indonesia.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.

Whether you’re a recent graduate, or exploring your first international role, this is your chance to earn, travel, and grow professionally and personally.

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