UP International College supports international students from all over the world to successfully transition into English speaking universities in Australia and New Zealand.
We partner with three leading Universities in New Zealand: The University of Auckland, AUT University and Victoria University of Wellington delivering a range of specialised Foundation Studies courses and English language programmes.
We believe learning should be defined by the exceptional! For over two decades, we have built an innovative, student-centred learning community that provides outstanding education opportunities for students seeking a tertiary study experience in New Zealand or Australia.
To find out more about us, please visit https://partnerships.up.education/
Job Description
This is a Part-Time (32 hours a week), Fixed-Term 6-month Contract role with a target start date of mid/late September 2025.
Our Accounting and Economics teams are passionate about teaching and are committed to providing best learning opportunities to Foundation Studies and pre-Foundation Studies students, while delivering the College’s vision and values.
Our students come from many places around the world to prepare for undergraduate programmes in one of our three partner universities in New Zealand. Our goal is to develop and deliver engaging, efficient, and effective curricula that meet our students’ needs and expectations and help them adjust to the academic culture of New Zealand.
UP Education, in partnership with the University of Auckland, is looking to recruit a passionate Economics and Accounting teacher for Year 12 and 13-equivalent courses. The role will involve:
Teaching Economics and Accounting and undertaking assessments and administrative responsibilities relating to your course
Undertaking research and inquiry to learn about the latest developments in Economics and Accounting as an academic area and applying them in your own teaching
Making positive contributions to the development of new innovative faculty resources for teaching and e-materials for student access.
Some of your key responsibilities outside of teaching will include:
Providing academic and pastoral oversight of students
Meeting with mentee students after reports are distributed and recording outcomes and actions in our Student Management System
Engaging with pastoral and academic systems
Elevating any issues with academic or pastoral issues through the Learner Success Team (who will in turn communicate with parents and agents)
Completing administrative tasks as required in relation to these responsibilities
Qualifications
About you:
Ideally you will already hold a valid teacher registration or could apply for a Limited Authority to Teach. You might be relatively new to your career, but you are ambitious and have the desire to learn and use effective tools to get the best out of our international students.
As a highly organised individual who likes to plan and work efficiently, managing your schedule and meeting deadlines will be second nature to your passion for teaching. This will be demonstrated through the consistent positive student feedback.
You must possess the following:
Former teaching experience in teaching Economics and Accounting
Degree suitable to teach Economics and Accounting
Bachelors Degree in Education or Graduate Diploma in Teaching is preferred
Experience in international students’ environment is preferred
Additional Information
Why work with us
Join a leading pathway provider as part of our top-notch faculty. Our faculty is passionate about teaching and is committed to delivering an engaging, efficient, and effective curriculum.
Academically focused role
Rapidly growing and well-established school with 26 years of presence in the market
Help shape the future of the college!
Our application process:
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.