Youth Education Lead Tutor - Alternative Education
| Company | YMCA |
| Location | New Plymouth, Taranaki |
| Pay & Benefits | Staff discounts, Free gym membership, wellness day |
| Listed | Tue 3 Nov, 2:20 pm |
| Type | Full time, Permanent |
Youth Education Lead Tutor – Alternative Education
YMCA Taranaki | Rangiatea, Spotswood, New Plymouth
Full-time, permanent | 40 hours per week | Year-round employment
Start date: 25th January 2027
YMCA Taranaki’s education department is expanding as we take on an Alternative Education contract. We are looking for a Youth Education Lead Tutor to lead the classroom and help design an engaging, responsive programme based at Rangiatea in Spotswood, New Plymouth.
This is an opportunity for someone who combines strong teaching skills with genuine care for young people. You will work alongside a support tutor, bringing our values of caring, respect, honesty and responsibility to life every day.
About the role:
You will help young people who are disengaged, or at risk of disengaging, from school rebuild confidence, strengthen their skills and develop positive pathways. Your approach will recognise that learning, relationships and wellbeing go hand in hand, with individual goals and planned transitions back to school, further education, training or employment.
In this role, you will:
• Lead a safe, welcoming and well-structured classroom, working alongside the support tutor to engage learners and respond to their individual needs.
• Help design and deliver a flexible programme with literacy and numeracy at its heart, using practical, project-based activities connected to young people’s interests and everyday life.
• Assess learners’ starting points, identify learning support needs, set achievable goals and celebrate progress.
• Work with young people, whanau, enrolling schools and relevant support services to develop and review collaborative plans covering learning, health, wellbeing and next steps.
• Provide day-to-day pastoral care, build trusting relationships and help learners develop confidence, positive relationships and the skills to participate in learning. Recognise when additional support is needed and work with the appropriate people to arrange it.
• Support attendance, engagement and positive transitions to school, further education, training or employment.
• Maintain accurate learning records, assessments and reports, protecting learners’ privacy and confidentiality.
• Follow health and safety requirements.
About you:
You are a patient, adaptable educator who sees young people’s strengths and potential. You can set clear expectations, respond calmly to challenges and make learning meaningful for learners with different experiences and needs.
We are looking for:
• A relevant qualification or experience in education or youth work, with experience teaching literacy, numeracy and foundation skills.
• Experience engaging and motivating young people from diverse backgrounds; three or more years’ relevant experience is preferred.
• Confidence in classroom leadership, individualised learning, assessment and designing or adapting teaching resources.
• A strengths-based, culturally responsive approach, with the ability to build respectful partnerships with learners and whanau. Knowledge of te reo Maori is an advantage.
• An understanding of the challenges young people can face, sound judgement and a commitment to their safety and wellbeing.
• Strong communication, organisation, record-keeping and computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• A full driver’s licence.
• A First Aid Certificate, or willingness to obtain one.
Experience in Alternative Education or project-based learning, and knowledge of NZQA/NCEA assessment and moderation, would be valuable. Unit standard 4098 or willingness to work towards this, would also support the wider Youth Education responsibilities described in this role.
As part of the YMCA Taranaki team, you'll enjoy:
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- First Aid certification
- Staff discounts on childcare, holiday programmes, birthday parties, and more
- Free YMCA Fitness Centre membership
- An annual Wellness Day
- Free onsite parking
How to Apply
If you're passionate about supporting young people and enjoy a varied role where you can make a genuine impact every day, we'd love to hear from you.
Please email your cover letter and CV to apply.
Applications will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
YMCA Taranaki | Rangiatea, Spotswood, New Plymouth
Full-time, permanent | 40 hours per week | Year-round employment
Start date: 25th January 2027
YMCA Taranaki’s education department is expanding as we take on an Alternative Education contract. We are looking for a Youth Education Lead Tutor to lead the classroom and help design an engaging, responsive programme based at Rangiatea in Spotswood, New Plymouth.
This is an opportunity for someone who combines strong teaching skills with genuine care for young people. You will work alongside a support tutor, bringing our values of caring, respect, honesty and responsibility to life every day.
About the role:
You will help young people who are disengaged, or at risk of disengaging, from school rebuild confidence, strengthen their skills and develop positive pathways. Your approach will recognise that learning, relationships and wellbeing go hand in hand, with individual goals and planned transitions back to school, further education, training or employment.
In this role, you will:
• Lead a safe, welcoming and well-structured classroom, working alongside the support tutor to engage learners and respond to their individual needs.
• Help design and deliver a flexible programme with literacy and numeracy at its heart, using practical, project-based activities connected to young people’s interests and everyday life.
• Assess learners’ starting points, identify learning support needs, set achievable goals and celebrate progress.
• Work with young people, whanau, enrolling schools and relevant support services to develop and review collaborative plans covering learning, health, wellbeing and next steps.
• Provide day-to-day pastoral care, build trusting relationships and help learners develop confidence, positive relationships and the skills to participate in learning. Recognise when additional support is needed and work with the appropriate people to arrange it.
• Support attendance, engagement and positive transitions to school, further education, training or employment.
• Maintain accurate learning records, assessments and reports, protecting learners’ privacy and confidentiality.
• Follow health and safety requirements.
About you:
You are a patient, adaptable educator who sees young people’s strengths and potential. You can set clear expectations, respond calmly to challenges and make learning meaningful for learners with different experiences and needs.
We are looking for:
• A relevant qualification or experience in education or youth work, with experience teaching literacy, numeracy and foundation skills.
• Experience engaging and motivating young people from diverse backgrounds; three or more years’ relevant experience is preferred.
• Confidence in classroom leadership, individualised learning, assessment and designing or adapting teaching resources.
• A strengths-based, culturally responsive approach, with the ability to build respectful partnerships with learners and whanau. Knowledge of te reo Maori is an advantage.
• An understanding of the challenges young people can face, sound judgement and a commitment to their safety and wellbeing.
• Strong communication, organisation, record-keeping and computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• A full driver’s licence.
• A First Aid Certificate, or willingness to obtain one.
Experience in Alternative Education or project-based learning, and knowledge of NZQA/NCEA assessment and moderation, would be valuable. Unit standard 4098 or willingness to work towards this, would also support the wider Youth Education responsibilities described in this role.
As part of the YMCA Taranaki team, you'll enjoy:
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- First Aid certification
- Staff discounts on childcare, holiday programmes, birthday parties, and more
- Free YMCA Fitness Centre membership
- An annual Wellness Day
- Free onsite parking
How to Apply
If you're passionate about supporting young people and enjoy a varied role where you can make a genuine impact every day, we'd love to hear from you.
Please email your cover letter and CV to apply.
Applications will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
