ACT Academic Tutor

2 days ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Tutoring Tree Full time $35,000 - $45,000 per year

Company: Tutoring Tree

Location: Canberra, ACT (in-home across Canberra + online)

Job type: Contractor (ABN)

Pay: Competitive hourly rates (Year 1-10 Tutoring up to $40/hr, Year 11-12 Tutoring up to $45/hr, Head Start Program sessions up to $50/hr)

About us

Tutoring Tree provides friendly, personalised, one-on-one academic tutoring aligned to the ACT curriculum. We help students build confidence and skills through clear, step-by-step teaching, targeted practice, and explaining the "why" behind concepts.

The role

We're hiring ACT Academic Tutors to support students from Years 1–12 across Maths, English, Science, and other academic subjects. Sessions are mostly after school/evenings and weekends. You'll run in-home sessions around Canberra (own car required) and/or online.

You may also deliver our structured Head Start Program for Year 11–12 Maths (we provide resources and session plans). Head Start sessions are paid up to $50/hr.

What you'll do

  • Teach engaging, personalised 1:1 lessons (in-home and/or online)
  • Diagnose gaps, explain concepts clearly, and set focused practice
  • Prepare students for tests and assessments with practical strategies
  • Communicate brief progress notes and next steps to families
  • For Head Start (Y11–12 Maths): follow provided resources and pacing, adapt to student goals

Requirements

  • Own car and valid driver's licence (for in-home sessions across Canberra)
  • Strong subject knowledge in Maths and at least one of English/Science (primary or secondary)
  • Ability to teach clearly and patiently, step-by-step
  • ACT Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration, or willingness to obtain
  • ABN (or willingness to obtain) — contractor role
  • Reliable internet and device for online sessions
  • Work rights in Australia

Nice-to-haves

  • Prior tutoring/teaching experience
  • Recent strong academic results (ATAR/Year 12, or uni grades)
  • Confidence with ACT Years 11–12 Maths (Applications/Essential, Methods, Specialist)

Hours

Flexible and student-led; typically 3–10 hours per week, with peak times on weekday afternoons/evenings and weekends. Start date: Term 4 (with brief onboarding and training beforehand).

What we offer

  • Consistent students and flexible scheduling around uni/work
  • Head Start Program with ready-to-go resources (up to $50/hr)
  • The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' education.
  • Quick onboarding and training, ongoing support, and shared materials
  • Friendly, responsive team

How to apply

To apply, attach your resume and fill out the screening questions after clicking the "Apply Now" button.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Casual, Contract

Pay: $35.00 – $45.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

  • Do you hold a valid drivers license and have access to a car to travel in and around the ACT?
  • Are you able to tutor Maths, English, and Science for years K-12? If any, what other specific age groups and subjects are you able to tutor?
  • How far are you willing to travel for a tutoring session, and what suburb do you live in?
  • What are you availabilities during the 2025 school year?
  • When are you able to start tutoring?

Work Authorisation:

  • Australia (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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