Victorian Select Entry Tutor presso Contour Education
Contour Education · Melbourne, Australia · Onsite
- Junior
- Ufficio in Melbourne
What You'll Do
- Weekly Group Classes: Conduct engaging 2-hour Select Entry classes for small groups of 6-12 students across Years 6-8. Subjects covered are Mathematics (Reasoning / Quantitative subtests), English (Reading / Verbal subtests), Writing (Creative / Persuasive subtests)
- Each session follows a structured three-part approach: content delivery to build understanding, targeted practice to reinforce concepts, and assessments to evaluate progress.
- NOTE: You will specialise into one subject, so you will not be required to do all three.
- 1-on-1 Consultations: Provide personalised consultations with students and parents to evaluate student progress, identify areas for improvement, and make a tailored improvement plan to accelerate their development.
- Essay Marking: Writing Tutors will mark student submissions and provide prompt, targeted feedback. This flexible marking work is completed outside of class hours and is fully compensated.
- Training & Team Collaboration: Complete initial training, participate in occasional team meetings, and assist with basic resource review as needed to maintain program quality.
Why You Should Apply
- Minimal Admin: Focus on teaching while we handle scheduling, payments, and enrolments
- Opportunity to Tutor Groups: Move beyond 1-on-1 to inspire multiple students without the hassle of finding clients
- Fun & Growth: Creative startup environment with skill development, career progression, and direct access to founders
Skill Requirements
🗣️ Clear & engaging communicator
💞 Empathetic & student-focused
💪 Adaptable & quick-thinking
✨ Organised & reliable
🙏 Honest & professional
🔥 Energetic & enthusiastic
💯 Independent & proactive
🎉 Creative problem-solver
🤝 Collaborative and open to growing with feedback
Experience & Academic Requirements
Academic Excellence
⭐ Attended a Victorian selective school (Melbourne High, Mac.Robertson Girls', Nossal High, or Suzanne Cory High)
NOTE: Does not include John Monash Science School.
🎓 99+ ATAR with 40+ raw scores in VCE Maths (Methods, Specialist or Further) and English (English, Literature or English Language) highly preferred
📝 Experience with competitive examinations (Select Entry, Scholarship exams, GAMSAT, SAT, etc) strongly favoured
🏆 Academic awards or scholarships (desirable)
Teaching Experience
🕒 Tutoring or mentoring experience with younger students
🙌 Demonstrated passion for education and student development
Personal Requirements
🗓️ Ability to commit for the full academic year (no long absences)
🤫 Sign an NDA to protect the organisation’s resources
❌ Agree to a non-compete clause (no group tutoring outside Contour)
🚗 Able to travel to campus locations
💖 Genuine desire to help students reach their potential
Compensation
⭐ Group Teaching: $92 to $170 per 2-hour class + Super (based on class size and experience level)
⭐ 1-on-1 Consultations: $35 per hour + Super
⭐ Training, Meetings & Additional Tasks: $25 per hour + Super
⭐ Performance Bonuses: Revenue-sharing mode based on student enrolment — as your classes grow, so do your rewards
Work Schedule & Training
Onboarding & Training
- Onboarding: Early October at our Melbourne CBD campus
- Training: In-person training at our Melbourne CBD campus during October and November, with ongoing training sessions throughout the program
Regular Weekly Work
- Team Meeting: 1 hour per week at a recurring weekly time.
- Classes: 8-24 hours per week (spread across Monday-Sunday). Consistent weekly schedule across our Victorian campuses, with classes scheduled during after-school and weekend hours to accommodate student availability.
- 1-On-1 Consultations: Average of 4 hours per week, which varies based on the time of the year
NOTE: The time requirements above are estimated and flexible. There is an option to work more or less, depending on your schedule and preference, so just let us know!
Program Timeline
- Start Date: 24th November 2025
- Christmas Break: Program pauses during Christmas/New Year period
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation: $92-$170+ per class + super, including participating in our growth through innovative revenue-sharing model
- Teaching Focus & Quality Resources: Primary focus on high-quality teaching without admin burdens, with access to professional materials and lesson plans — no resource creation required
- Meaningful Impact & Skill Development: Help students achieve selective school dreams while building public speaking, communication, and leadership skills through structured feedback
- Career Growth & Professional Support: Clear promotion pathways to Senior Tutor roles with increased compensation, plus professional references and career guidance
- Startup Environment & Premium Perks: Creative freedom with founder access in a fast-growing organisation, plus access to paid subscriptions (which can include Netflix, Spotify, Uber One, etc.) and consistent weekly schedule
This is more than just tutoring. It’s about shaping the futures of Victoria’s brightest students and helping them unlock opportunities at the state’s most prestigious schools. If you’re passionate about education and want to make a real difference in students’ academic journeys, we’d love to hear from you
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