Lecturer - Teaching

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Company Description

New Zealand Tertiary College (NZTC) provides high quality education to early childhood and healthcare students in New Zealand and around the world. For over 40 years, NZTC has been providing comprehensive and professional study programs to enable our students to excel in their chosen fields. We are committed to enabling our students’ access to outstanding education offered via flexible technology-enhanced modes of learning that support lifelong learning journeys

To learn more about us, please visit https://www.nztertiarycollege.ac.nz/


Job Description

We are seeking a qualified and passionate Lecturer – Secondary Teaching to join our growing teacher education team. In this role, you’ll support aspiring secondary school teachers across Aotearoa, guiding their academic journey through high-quality teaching, assessment, and professional placement support.

This position is fully remote but does require occasional domestic travel, particularly for practicum assessment and student engagement in our key regions of Christchurch, Tauranga, Taranaki, Auckland, and Northland. Due to this, candidates based in these regions are highly preferred.

As a Lecturer, you’ll play a critical role in preparing the next generation of secondary educators, ensuring they are well-equipped for both the classroom and the wider education landscape in New Zealand.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver engaging and effective teaching to secondary teaching students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Support and assess students on professional practice placements (must be a fully registered teacher).
Provide timely, constructive marking and academic feedback on student assessments.
Facilitate academic support and mentoring through online platforms, forums, and one-on-one engagement.
Contribute to curriculum development and quality assurance processes.
Maintain clear and professional communication with students, associate teachers, and academic colleagues.
Participate in ongoing professional development and/or research activities.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you’ll bring a strong academic foundation in education, along with a practical understanding of New Zealand’s secondary teaching landscape. You will also have a genuine commitment to student success and a collegial, professional approach.

To be considered, you must have:

A qualification in secondary teaching that leads to teacher registration.
Current full teacher registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand (or in the process of renewal).
Preferably, a Master’s degree in education.
Experience lecturing in teacher education programmes or in adult education.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Confidence with online teaching platforms and tools.
Ability to travel domestically where required

Additional Information

Why work with us

Excellent work/life balance, predominantly working from home
Be part of a respected institution shaping the future of education in New Zealand.
Be a key part of a college academic team within an innovative, values-based organization
Opportunity to grow within the organization
To Apply:

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and interest in the role.

Questions about your identity help us appreciate the diversity of individuals looking to work with us, ensuring we’re attracting applications from people with identities and perspectives that are as diverse as our students.

We are an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to equity, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.

 

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