Change your scene and become a VSA Volunteer and share your experience, knowledge, and skills to transform the lives of many. Work with our partner organisation to create a fair future for all.
VSA will organise and fund, flights, visas, insurance, accommodation, living allowance and utilities while on assignment.
Please note VSA Volunteers must be a NZ citizen or permanent resident.
Volunteering with VSA
Volunteer Service Abroad (VSA) is not your typical volunteering agency, we are committed to building sustainable communities across the Pacific. If you’re an experienced School Management Advisor looking for an extraordinary overseas experience in the Pacific to build into your field of expertise – working collaboratively with Saint Anthony International School (SAIS) then read on, as we have an exciting opportunity in store for you!
Our Partner Organisation - Saint Anthony International School (SAIS)
St. Anthony’s International School (SAIS) is the only private independent international school in Dili,Timor-Leste owned and managed by Timorese.
SAIS was established in 2017 transforming from BBs Tutoring Tree that offers different courses and programs to locals and foreigners. BBs Tutoring was a course program (Tutorial program) which offered English and computer courses.
SAIS vision is to become a highly international school that could compete against the national and international demands on quality education; provide good services and standard curricula; and bring local advantages as a true multi-lingual learning institution.
St Anthony’s International School (SAIS) has a thriving pre-school and primary/high school and employs both local and international experienced teachers to achieve its purpose.
SAIS is an environment of example that intend- to unite the local families and foreigners regardless of social status who truly appreciate and embrace the offered core values-honesty, child-centred, service-oriented, eco-friendly, and lifelong learning while promoting its strong parent-teacher–community based partnership; delivering more developed educational programs; producing well-equipped and upright individuals in the community; and upholding the school as a profitable learning institution in terms of educational quality.
The Assignment
This assignment is a partnership assignment between VSA and SSaint Anthony International School (SAIS).
In this assignment a VSA Volunteer will focus on developing the capability of the primary school and its staff through:
The Volunteer
Are you someone who wants to make a difference, have a sense of adventure and like the challenge of being outside your comfort zone? VSA Volunteers are technical experts who impart their skills and knowledge to the local community. You will need to be flexible, adaptable, resourceful, resilient with a passion for Aotearoa and the wider Pacific community.
We're looking for a volunteer with the following:
There are 1,225,000 people living in Timor-Leste (formerly known as East Timor). Timor-Leste is one of the world's newest nations and the newest in Southeast Asia with history of colonisation and occupation. Timor-Leste became independent in 2002,
Apply Now!
Apply for this amazing opportunity through our website. For more information on this assignment, email volunteer@vsa.org.nz.
To review the full assignment description please copy and paste the below link into your browser:
If you are on the VSA website, please click on the download assignment description tab above.
VSA will organise and fund, flights, visas, insurance, accommodation, living allowance and utilities while on assignment.
Please note VSA Volunteers must be a NZ citizen or permanent resident.
Volunteering with VSA
Volunteer Service Abroad (VSA) is not your typical volunteering agency, we are committed to building sustainable communities across the Pacific. If you’re an experienced School Management Advisor looking for an extraordinary overseas experience in the Pacific to build into your field of expertise – working collaboratively with Saint Anthony International School (SAIS) then read on, as we have an exciting opportunity in store for you!
Our Partner Organisation - Saint Anthony International School (SAIS)
St. Anthony’s International School (SAIS) is the only private independent international school in Dili,Timor-Leste owned and managed by Timorese.
SAIS was established in 2017 transforming from BBs Tutoring Tree that offers different courses and programs to locals and foreigners. BBs Tutoring was a course program (Tutorial program) which offered English and computer courses.
SAIS vision is to become a highly international school that could compete against the national and international demands on quality education; provide good services and standard curricula; and bring local advantages as a true multi-lingual learning institution.
St Anthony’s International School (SAIS) has a thriving pre-school and primary/high school and employs both local and international experienced teachers to achieve its purpose.
SAIS is an environment of example that intend- to unite the local families and foreigners regardless of social status who truly appreciate and embrace the offered core values-honesty, child-centred, service-oriented, eco-friendly, and lifelong learning while promoting its strong parent-teacher–community based partnership; delivering more developed educational programs; producing well-equipped and upright individuals in the community; and upholding the school as a profitable learning institution in terms of educational quality.
The Assignment
This assignment is a partnership assignment between VSA and SSaint Anthony International School (SAIS).
In this assignment a VSA Volunteer will focus on developing the capability of the primary school and its staff through:
- Train and assist the teachers to develop the school annual work plan in alignment with the school’s and the curriculum (in reference to the Australian/New Zealand curriculum).
- Train/support the school management team in developing the school’s operational standard procedures (SOP) such as school manual and a code of ethics for teachers, students, and other requirement procedures.
- Providing technical advice to the teacher class advisors on the annual development programs and activities.
The Volunteer
Are you someone who wants to make a difference, have a sense of adventure and like the challenge of being outside your comfort zone? VSA Volunteers are technical experts who impart their skills and knowledge to the local community. You will need to be flexible, adaptable, resourceful, resilient with a passion for Aotearoa and the wider Pacific community.
We're looking for a volunteer with the following:
- Minimum of 5 – 7 years knowledge and experience working in primary up to elementary school leadership roles
- Qualification in Education - School Teaching or Management.
- Experience developing primary and elementary school work plans.
- Experience facilitating training workshops.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders.
- Experience mentoring and coaching primary and elementary school management and staff.
Desirable: - Experience working in new primary and elementary school context.
- Experience working with school boards / governance body.
- Experience of developing and reviewing primary and elementary school.
There are 1,225,000 people living in Timor-Leste (formerly known as East Timor). Timor-Leste is one of the world's newest nations and the newest in Southeast Asia with history of colonisation and occupation. Timor-Leste became independent in 2002,
Apply Now!
Apply for this amazing opportunity through our website. For more information on this assignment, email volunteer@vsa.org.nz.
To review the full assignment description please copy and paste the below link into your browser:
If you are on the VSA website, please click on the download assignment description tab above.
We are looking for a volunteer with:
- Full time 12-month volunteer assignment based in Dili.
- Bring your developing skills and capabilities to Timor Leste.
- Flights, accommodation and living expenses funded by VSA.
VSA covers flights, accommodation, insurance and some expenses. A living allowance is also provided.
Does volunteering with one of the largest and most experienced agency in international development interest you?