Teaching English in New Zealand

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The following comments are from teachers who have taught, or are currently teaching, in New Zealand. If you are a teacher and have some advice to share, please add it here.

Anonymous on 28 September 2010

quote There aren't many ESL jobs in New Zealand because it's already an English speaking county. When schools have many ESL students they often hire members of the community or the government helps out. However, check school websites for "Teacher Aides" or "support staff". If you are a qualified secondary or primary school teacher (not only TEFL) you should be looking at the education gazette website. As long as you speak fluent English, have a valid degree, experience and work visa then you will be in the running for jobs, but as in all countries around the world it depends on the number of vacancies.

Anonymous on 28 September 2010

quote Another good way to get your foot in the door is to offer to volunteer in a classroom, then you get to know the staff and the children and if a position comes up you're more likely to get it!