ACT Academic Tutor

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 1:1lessons (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. Approximate Start date: 2026 Term 1 (with 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, Contract, Permanent, Casual

Pay: $35.00 – $50.00 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?
When are you able to start tutoring?
How many hours of tutoring are you interested in per week?
What are your approximate availabilities during the 2026 school year?
Work Authorisation:

Australia (Preferred)
Work Location: In person