Literacy and Numeracy Tutor

Hagley Learning Centre offers literacy and numeracy programmes to help learners achieve their individual, personal, and career goals.

Do you have experience teaching literacy and numeracy to adults with intellectual impairments and/or specific learning needs?  Do you have experience in managing tutor assistants and volunteers?  We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic tutor to join our dedicated team of tutors.

About the role

Fixed term from 26 January until 7 December 2027 (term time only) with the possibility of an ongoing position.  Based at Te Puna Wai o Waipapa – Hagley College, 510 Hagley Avenue, Christchurch.

Hours – 14 per week with the possibility of additional hours.

The role requires the following:

• Ability to support and motivate learners to achieve their short-term and long-term goals
• Knowledge to adapt learning plans to meet the needs of individual learners
• Able to relate well with learners from diverse backgrounds and cultures
• Effective communication skills and ability to liaise with learners and their whanau to best meet their learning goals
• Ability to be flexible in your approach to teaching and willing to take guidance
• Proficiency in assessing learners using the Adult Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Tool (LNAAT) and interpreting results to inform individual learning plans
• Experience in managing tutor assistants and volunteers in a classroom setting is an advantage
• Holder of the New Zealand Certificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy Education (NZCALNE) qualification is desirable
• A positive, empathetic, independent, and flexible attitude
• More information: https://www.hagley.school.nz/job-vacancies/
• Applications close at 4pm on 11 November 2026.
• Please email your CV and cover letter to: [email protected] or mail to HALC Admin, PO Box 3084, Christchurch 8140