Education Tutor

Details

Wesley Dalmar Education

• Casual position
• Sydney region; including Hawkesbury, Hills, North Shore, Blue Mountains, Penrith, Blacktown, Liverpool, Campbelltown areas and surrounding suburbs

About us

Wesley Mission is a high profile, multi-faceted Christian organisation making a real difference in the community. We work with the most disadvantaged in our community by providing over 200 services ranging from aged care, homeless services, child and family care, counselling, employment, training and education, and health services.

Our Vision is “A Spirit-led disciple-making movement: doing all the good we can because every life matters.”

About the role

This exciting position entails supporting children and young people in foster care to achieve their educational potential. You would be working one to one with a small number of students on a weekly basis, in one-hour sessions to improve their literacy and/or numeracy skills. Students may range from Kindergarten to HSC students.

This role would suit someone who is a recently retired teacher, a university student studying to be a teacher, or someone with teaching experience who is looking for flexible additional work with minimal hours. Education Tutors typically work with one to three clients per week during term time, depending on location, availability and experience.

Essential criteria

• Teaching experience
• ability to assess student needs, and prepare and implement appropriate learning activities
• experience working with children and families
• self-direction including initiative and the ability to work independently
• high level oral and written communication skills
• accurate and reliable records management
• ability to use information technology
• current driver's licence and access to reliable vehicle.

Desirable criteria

• Degree in education
• Ability to provide support to clients across a range of ages and learning areas including primary and high school, literacy and numeracy
• Understanding of the needs of children in Out of Home Care including the impact of trauma, attachment dysfunction and grief and loss on education

Remuneration

This position is casual, and hours vary and are determined by number of clients supported.

Closing date

18 July, 2025

Apply now

Please see a copy of the position description below.

Please submit a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing all the selection criteria via the email below. Clearly indicate the areas for which you are applying.

Multiple positions are available and applications will be assessed as they are received.

For further information, or to submit an application, please contact:

Dominique Glazier

Phone: 0429 076 273

Email: Dominique.glazier@wesleymission.org.au

Wesley Mission is a Christian organisation requiring all staff to affirm its values. We are committed to providing an environment in which children can feel safe and valued.

The suitable applicant will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks for appointment to positions within Wesley Mission (including provision of a valid Working with Children Check clearance number). Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.