Finding a Tutor
The La Trobe University CareerHub is an employment database for La Trobe University students and alumni. Every year we receive over 800 private tutoring positions from parents looking for a La Trobe student to tutor their children.
Important Notice: from 30 June 2010 the Victorian Government will require any person providing coaching or tuition services of any kind for children to obtain a Working with Children Check. This requirement will be phased in from 1 July 2009 and after 30 June 2010 will become mandatory. It is the responsibility of employers and employees to ensure they understand and adhere to their respective obligations in regard to the Working with Children Check.
To list a position on our database:
- Advertise the position by filling out the “request a tutor form.”
- An advertisement will be added to the CareerHub database, which has on average 16,000 views per month from students looking for work.
- Students will apply for positions by contacting you via your nominated contact details.
- Select the tutor you wish to employ.
| Year level | Rate of pay |
|---|---|
| Primary to Secondary year 10 | $22 p/hr |
| VCE or equivalent (VCAL etc...) | $25 p/hr |
| Tertiary | $30 p/hr |
*Minimum rates of pay for tutors are based on the recommendations of the SEOA (Student Employment Officers Association of Victoria) an association that represents all tertiary education institutions across Victoria.
Making changes or cancelling your tutoring advertisement.
You can request changes or the removal of the advertisement by contacting Careers and Employment on ph) 9479 1373 or via email) careers@latrobe.edu.au
Tips on choosing a tutor:
Think carefully about what you want to actually achieve through tutoring. Considerations may include:
- Do you want a tutor is help the student achieve high marks? Or maybe it is to help a student that is struggling with the subject matter?
- What subjects will they cover?
- When and how often will the sessions be held?
- Where will the sessions be held?
- Is the tutoring going to be on-going or only short term?
It is a good idea to create some questions based on the above considerations, as this will assist in selecting the best candidate. Remember, high academic achievement does not necessarily mean they will be a good tutor; other factors such as communication skills and reliability maybe just as important. It is reasonable to conduct a phone interview, ask for a resume or ask for referees if you choose to.
I’ve made my selection, now what?
contact the successful tutor and offer the position and negotiate the particulars of the arrangement from the outset to avoid confusion later on. Considerations might include payment method, when the sessions will be held, cancelations and what your expectations are of the tutoring sessions.
Additional information and queries
If you have any additional questions, or require assistance please contact Careers and Employment on ph) 9479 1373 or via email at careers@latrobe.edu.au
