About the assignment

We’re looking for an English Language Trainer who can live and volunteer for 12 months in Kiribati.

As a volunteer, you will support the assessment of language skills and work with the team to improve the level of English within the organisation.

This assignment also seeks to promote and enhance organisational performance and develop talents to elevate the professional reputation of the school in the community. 

To be considered for this role, you’ll need a qualification in Teaching English as a Second Language and ideally experience in supporting an educational institution.

About the Partner Organisation 

The Kiribati School of Nursing, Midwifery, and Health Sciences (KSONMHS), based in Tarawa, Kiribati, is a key training provider for individuals pursuing careers in the health industry in Kiribati. It offers programs for nurses, midwives, and nurses aides. Currently, the Faculty of Nursing provides an Advanced Diploma of Nursing, under the EQAP, SPC framework, created in collaboration with nurse educator consultants from the Waikato Institute of Technology (WINTEC) and James Cook University.

It also offers a Post Graduate Diploma of Midwifery, a Level 8 program designed to train registered nurses with five or more years of experience, focusing on maternal and neonatal health care.

This assignment is important to build the capacity of the School in implementing the English Speaking and English as the Language of Instruction Policies. Over the past 10 years, the School has developed an English Language program that had built the capacity of our local nursing lecturers, and supported them to work with international lecturers. This volunteer role will enable all staff, regardless of roles, to share and embrace a culture of speaking English as a norm.

About the Australian Volunteers Program  

The Australian Volunteers Program is an Australian government-funded initiative. We support partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa to achieve locally led change.  

Volunteers are supported throughout their volunteer journey. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to volunteer and aim to make the program as accessible and inclusive as possible. If you have accessibility requirements, please contact us to discuss how we can support you to volunteer with us - [email protected] using the subject line: English Language Trainer (Voluntary) - KSONMHS - Kiribati enquiry via EthicalJobs. Learn more about our commitment to inclusion.

Allowance

We cover your flights, insurance, and provide a living and accommodation allowance. Learn more here.

AUD $2745 per month.   

Find out more about in-country allowances.

Requirements

• All applicants must be Australian citizens or holders of Permanent Residency Visa of Australia, or New Zealand residents in Australia with a Special Category Visa (SCV). 
• A National Police Check must be completed during the application process.  
• A Psychological Test is required for all volunteer assignments.  
• Additional requirements for this assignment will include a First Aid Certificate.

A position description is attached.