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Posted 04 August, 2026

Chemistry Tutor

Astar education
Auckland, AUK, NZ Full Time
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Job Description

We are seeking a fulltime enthusiastic Chemistry Tutor to join our private after-school training center. You will support middle school students with foundational science and guide senior students through NZQA (NCEA Levels 1–3) , Cambridge AS-Level , and International Baccalaureate (IB) Chemistry curricula.

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Key Responsibilities

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  • Deliver Lessons : Teach core chemistry concepts to individual students or small groups.
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  • Master Curricula : Provide targeted support for Middle School science, NZQA (NCEA Levels 1–3) , Cambridge AS-Level, and IB Diploma Chemistry (SL/HL).
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  • Prep Exams : Train students for NCEA external standards , internal assessments, AS-Level exams, and IB internal/external assessments.
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  • Track Progress : Assess student performance and provide regular, constructive feedback to parents.
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  • Build Curriculum : Develop tailored lesson plans, structured worksheets, and exam-style practice questions aligned with NZQA, Cambridge, and IB matrices.
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Required Qualifications

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  • Education : Bachelor’s degree or above in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a highly relevant STEM field.
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  • Experience : Proven experience tutoring secondary school students.
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  • Communication : Ability to simplify complex molecular theories, organic mechanisms, and mathematical calculations for different age groups.
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  • Schedule : Availability to work weekday afternoons, evenings, and weekends.
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What We Offer

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  • Competitive hourly rates aligned with your experience and qualifications.
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  • Flexible scheduling options to fit around your existing commitments.
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  • Access to structured teaching resources, NCEA exemplars, past exam papers, and modern classroom technology.
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  • A supportive, professional environment focused on academic excellence.
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