Education Tutor

Work 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....

• Casual position
• Sydney region; including Hawkesbury, Hills, North Shore, 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 “Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can.”

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. Tutors are needed for in school and after school support, with availability to work within school hours and/or after school hours.

Essential criteria

• Degree in education and/or relevant qualifications (final year students completing a teaching degree may also be considered)
• Experience working with children and/or families
• High level verbal and written communication skills
• Current Working with Children Check
• Current driver's licence and access to reliable vehicle.

Desirable criteria

• 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 educational needs of children in Out of Home Care including the impact of trauma, attachment dysfunction and grief and loss
• Ability to work during and after school hours.

Submit an expression of interest

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

For further information, or to submit an expression of interest, please use the contact details below or email: sydneyeducation@wesleymission.org.au.

Genevieve Power

Phone: 0417 112 098

Remuneration

This position is casual, hours vary and are determined by number of clients supported. The agency provides regular supervision and support for all staff and opportunities for professional development.

Please note: Expressions of interest will only be considered if they address the selection criteria.

Closing Date: 5pm July 1

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. Wesley Mission is committed to diversity, inclusion and reconciliation. Guided by our vision of doing all the good we can because every life matters, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and social demographics, and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.