English Language Teacher

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa; Albany (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Te Wānanga o Aotearoa as an English Language Teacher, where you will empower domestic learners, including migrants and refugees. This full-time position emphasizes culturally responsive teaching, building a supportive environment, and fostering student well-being. Required qualifications include a recognized teaching certification and at least two years of ESOL experience. Benefits include health insurance and additional annual leave.

Benefits

Free health and life insurance for permanent employees

Four extra annual leave days for Matariki and Christmas/New Year

Special leave for sporting or cultural events

Tau Ora programmes for wellbeing and inclusion

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement is an internationally recognised teaching qualification.
• At least two years teaching in an ESOL environment is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft suite is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, learner-centred instruction in both classroom and online settings.
• Responsible for lesson planning, delivery, assessment, and reporting.
• Focus on pastoral care and learner wellbeing.

Skills

Empathy

Cultural Responsiveness

Collaboration

Adaptability

Passion for Education

Education

CELTA or Trinity Certificate in TESOL

National Certificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy Education (NCALNE)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

• Bethe catalyst for change in education and ignite our tauira potential!
• Permanentfull time (37.5 hoursper week) position
• BasedinAlbany

Aboutus

TeWānanga o Aotearoa (TWoA) is New Zealand’s second largest tertiary institutionand the world’s largest indigenous tertiary educator, and we’ve been providingtransformational education opportunities to New Zealanders for nearly 40years. Our vision of ‘Whānau transformation through education’drivesour commitment to being at the forefront of tertiary education underpinned byMāori culture and values.

Ourkaimahi (employees) enjoy a whānau-friendly workplace where everyone isencouraged to be themselves. In return for their contribution, we offerkaimahi a range of benefits including:

• Freehealth and life insurance for permanent employees.
• Fourextra annual leave days to celebrate Matariki and the Christmas/New Yearseason.
• Specialleave available for sporting or cultural events.
• TauOra programmes that encourage wellbeing and inclusion.

Aboutthe role:

Asan English Language Teacher at Dynaspeak, you will play a vital role insupporting domestic learners—many of whom are migrants and former refugees—byhelping them build the language skills they need to thrive in Aotearoa NewZealand. This role goes beyond teaching; it’s about fostering belonging,building trust, and empowering learners to participate fully in theircommunities.

Youwill deliver engaging, learner-centred instruction in both classroom and onlinesettings, using innovative and inclusive teaching practices. Yourresponsibilities will include lesson planning, delivery, assessment, andreporting, all while maintaining a strong focus on pastoral care and learnerwellbeing.

We’relooking for someone who is:

• Empatheticand culturally responsive,with a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by migrant andrefugee learners.
• Collaborativeand community-minded,able to work effectively within a supportive academic team.
• Self-motivatedand adaptable, withthe flexibility to teach across multiple Auckland sites and provide reliefteaching when needed.
• Passionateabout education as a tool for empowerment and social inclusion.

Thisrole is distinct from teaching international students—it requires a heart forservice, a commitment to equity, and a genuine desire to make a difference inpeople’s lives.

Aboutyou:

Weare looking for someone who has the following:

• The minimumrequirementis an internationally recognised teaching qualification, such as CELTA,Trinity Certificate in TESOL or equivalent.
• Eithercurrently hold or be in the process of obtaining the National Certificatein Adult Literacy and Numeracy Education (NCALNE).
• Atleast two years teaching in an ESOL environment.
• Experienceteaching NZCEL programmes and/or English for any structured qualificationswould be desirable.
• Proficiencyin the use of Microsoft suite, in particular, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiaritywith the internet and email usage is essential.

Asa kaupapa Māori organisation, your willingness to participate in culturalactivities and develop an understanding of Āhuatanga Māori (values, culture andtikanga) is desirable.

Apply today!

Havewe outlined a role that matches your capabilities and aspirations, and aworkplace that appeals? Applications close on 27 th June ORApplicationswill close as soon as we have a suitable shortlist, so apply now.

Aposition description is available on our career’s website. For any otherqueries, please email [e-mail]