Maths Tutor

Overview

Study and Employment - Maths Tutor
City Campus
Fixed term (until Dec 2026), Part Time

Deliver engaging academic skills training to diverse learners in Level 3 & 4 bridging programmes. Support learner progression and confidence through inclusive, flexible teaching approaches. Contribute to student success by aligning delivery with Ara’s mission and learner expectations.

Love numbers? Deliver maths courses that open doors to study and employment.

Join our Foundations and Pathways Portfolio that empowers learners by building essential academic, digital, and study skills. Programmes are inclusive and flexible, focusing on learner confidence, engagement, and progression, and serve as accessible pathways into higher-level study.

As a Maths tutor you will primarily be responsible for the delivery of Mathematics and Statistics courses in a wide range of qualifications, from Foundation to Degree level, ensuring that the delivery of the learning outcomes is of a standard that meets and exceeds student expectations. You will work co-operatively and collaboratively with team members, managers and stakeholders to achieve the Portfolio’s objectives and the Ara mission and vision.

We have a range of hours available, between 8–28 per week during term time. Please indicate your preferred weekly hours within this range in your cover letter when applying.

• A relevant tertiary qualification, preferably one that includes mathematics.
• Current industry/discipline knowledge.
• Experience in mathematics teaching to adults.
• Competence and flexibility to teach mathematics and statistics in the diverse Ara contexts, in a wide range of levels, served by the maths team.
• An interest in/experience using a range of teaching methods and technologies in a tertiary setting.
• Vision, innovation and a commitment to facilitating own and others’ learning.
• Capable of supporting students to achieve their learning outcomes.
• Works collaboratively and co-operatively, contributes to teams.
• Embraces Ara values/ mātāpono and Kaupapa.

Ara Institute of Canterbury is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute providing world-class, tertiary-level education throughout the Canterbury and Waitaki region. Our talented employees, innovative business collaborators and supportive community partners are passionate about the role they play in our learners' success.

Ara is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services in a manner that responds with excellence to the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Māori communities throughout our catchment (including Māori employers). To deliver effectively on this commitment, Ara recognises the need for a culturally competent and confident workforce vertically and horizontally across our organization.

We accept applications via our online application system. For any other queries, please email Recruitment.nz.