Casual English Language tutors - Timaru

at  Ara Institute of Canterbury

CASUAL

• Support students to achieve their learning outcomes
• Work collaboratively in a well-established team with a strong reputation
• Starting in 2025, be a part of transforming lives through education

NGĀ PŪKENGA ME NGĀ WHEAKO - SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Teaching experience with adults/young adults
• A willingness and ability to contribute to the team culture of the School of English
• Vision, innovation and a commitment to facilitating own and others’ learning.
• Capable of supporting students to achieve their learning outcomes.
• The ability to develop and implement flexible teaching and learning methods, including the use of learning technologies
• Time management skills, including the ability to effectively and efficiently administer, organise and co-ordinate activities and meet deadlines.
• Engagement with assessment and feedback processes.
• Digital literacy including competence using a computer, Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, learner management systems & other technology-based learning resources, email, internet, databases as required.
• Effective communication with a diverse range of others, at all levels within and outside the organisation.
• A level of English of at least CEFR C1 level
• A completed qualification in teaching English Language to adults with a minimum of 6 hours observed, assessed and externally moderated practicum (e.g. Cambridge CELTA or Trinity CertTESOL) PLUS
• A Bachelor degree or a post-graduate diploma in a language related area or 720 hours’ English language teaching experience or a Diploma of Teaching

MŌ MĀTOU - ABOUT US

Ara Institute of Canterbury a business division of Te Pūkenga (Ara), is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute providing world-class, tertiary-level education throughout the Canterbury and Waitaki region. Our talented employees, innovative business collaborators and supportive community partners are passionate about the role they play in our learners’ success.
As a subsidiary of Te Pūkenga, Ara is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services in a manner that responds with excellence to the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Māori communities throughout our catchment (including Māori employers). To deliver effectively on this commitment, Ara recognises the need for a culturally competent and confident workforce vertically and horizontally across our organisation.

The School of English at Ara is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced people for casual (as needed) roles at our Timaru campus. We deliver General English and Academic English courses at levels from pre intermediate to high intermediate for both domestic and international students.