Youth tutor
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Christchurch Central, Canterbury
Tutoring (Education & Training)
Full time
$60,000 – $65,000 per year


Skills Update was established in 1991, and has been serving the community since. Our focus is on vocational training, and helping people to transform their lives though education.

We are seeking a fulltime tutor for our Christchurch Campus. This is a Monday to Friday role, 8am-4.30pm.

Applicants need to have a passion for working with young people. You will be working alongside an automotive mechanic, to delivery training to young people, to help them achieve NCEA level 2, and learn about the automotive trades.

You need to have experience teaching numeracy and literacy skills, and have strategies to motivate disengaged learners.

Knowledge of the automotive trades is preferred, but not essential.

We are looking for someone with:

A NZQF qualification at level 2 or higher (preferably in the area of Foundation Skills, Study and Employment Skills, supporting learners with learning difficulties, or teaching)
Preferably have some teaching experience in a NZ school or PTE context
Preferably hold the NZ2754 New Zealand Certificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy Education., or at least be prepared to complete it once employed
Digital literacy skills
Understanding of teaching pedagogy
Experience working with young people with learning difficulties or in a supported learning environment
Experience working with early school leavers
Excellent presentation and communication skills
Passion and energy for teaching and training others
Unit Standard 4098, and a tertiary teaching certificate (level 4 or 5) (or be willing to complete these courses)
Be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a current NZ work permit.

What we offer:

Ongoing professional development
Excellent teaching facilities and resources
Supportive team and management


If you feel that you are a match with our requirements, please upload your CV and cover letter.

if you are not contacted this means you were not shortlisted. Thanks very much for applying.
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How many years' experience do you have in a training & development role?
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?
How many years' experience do you have as a tutor?
Do you have a current New Zealand driver's licence?

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