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/   

Foundation Communications and Design Teacher
Location: Auckland CBD
Part-time | Fixed-Term | UPIC Auckland 

Please note: this is a fixed term opportunity, ideally starting on 20 April 2026, with an end date of 11 December 2026. Hours will be part-time 20 hours per week. 

About the role: 

UP Education, in partnership with the University of Auckland, is looking to recruit a passionate Design and Communications teacher for Year 12 and 13. The role will involve: 

• Teaching Design and Communications and undertaking assessments and administrative responsibilities relating to your course 
• Undertaking research and inquiry to learn about the latest developments in Design and Communications 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  
• 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  

About you: 

You must be able to demonstrate a commitment to teamwork and that you are able to make a positive contribution to the work of the faculty. 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. 

The Design course is both a theoretical and practical course, where students use Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator to create portfolios of work. As such, you will need to have a strong ability to develop skills associated with these tools. 

You must possess the following: 

• Former teaching experience in teaching Communications & Design
• Degree suitable to teach Communications & Design
• Bachelors Degree in Education or Graduate Diploma in Teaching is preferred
• Experience in international students’ environment is preferred  

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.