We are thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for an organised, committed and enthusiastic individual to join us as a UCAT Tutor at Contour MedPrep, forming a pivotal role in our rapidly growing UCAT course.
This is not just an ordinary tutoring position; it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of aspiring medical students. As Australia’s leading medical preparation program, we understand the challenges students face when navigating the complex journey to medical school. Many of these students feel daunted and overwhelmed by the UCAT, and are misguided through their preparation due to a lack of effective support.
So, in this highly sought-after UCAT Tutor role, you will have the chance to mentor and guide these students, providing them with the knowledge and confidence they need to excel in the UCAT. Every year, it becomes more and more competitive to earn a place in medical school. Of course, the UCAT is a decisive factor, so the role of a highly motivated and knowledgeable UCAT tutor is often crucial in a student’s success.
From teaching classes to mentoring students 1-on-1, your contribution will ensure our UCAT course is a personalised and attentive community for our students. In this role, you’ll also be given access to high-quality teaching material and will be required to do minimal administrative tasks, allowing you to focus primarily on what you do best - tutoring and inspiring students to reach their full potential!
Who Are We
Contour MedPrep is a leading medical preparation program that specialises in comprehensive UCAT and Interview preparation. We aim to support the next generation of healthcare professionals in the highly competitive yet often daunting process of gaining entry into medical school. Our UCAT course aligns itself with the objective of the UCAT, rigorously training students in the mental abilities and skills of a successful doctor or dentist, through engaging group lessons, comprehensive and abundant resources, live mock exams, 24/7 student support and so much more!
We are extremely committed to innovative and results-driven medical preparation, with industry-first initiatives such as our Live UCAT Testing Centre and student accountability system propelling our 2024 students to an industry-leading median UCAT score of 3060! In 2024, 43 of the approx 140 99th Percentile students (in all of Australia) were from Contour, over half of the 193 Monash 1st Round Interview spots were Contour UCAT students, and one student from 2023 even set the world record UCAT score of 3590!
Since our founding in 2020, over 4,000 students and 100 staff have joined Contour. This year, we have successfully expanded our in-person Live UCAT Testing Centres to Brisbane and Sydney, with over 1000 bookings, and hundreds of new enrolments from all over Australia. We’re also expanding our campuses to include permanent locations in Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney for 2025, as our student enrolments continue to triple each year! Our rapid growth is a testament to our dedication to providing ALL our students and parents with a high-quality tutoring experience (from 24/7 personal support to on-demand resources) and our commitment to helping them achieve their goals. We were listed as the 17th Fastest Growing Startup by the Australian Financial Review in 2022, and we're continuing to multiply year over year! It's our vision to reshape education, one student at a time.
Why Contour, and Why This Role?
Working in our collaborative environment with an energetic team is a fantastic opportunity to let your social personality thrive, hone your communication skills and learn heaps along the way!
- Join The Contour Team: At Contour MedPrep, you’ll get an inside look at one of the fastest growing start-ups in education in Australia. Our team is super driven and hard-working, but we’re all easy-going and friendly, and we love our frequent (paid-for 🥳) team dinners and meet-ups, where you’ll get to talk and vibe with everyone.
- Be Part of Our Vision: Our vision is to reshape education, one student at a time. By integrating technology and innovative practices, we strive to empower our students’ learning. As we progress, our small steps start to become big strides, as we make major advances in the resources & support we provide to our students. If you’re eager to couple your UCAT expertise with your passion for supporting students, this role could be the perfect fit!
- Opportunity to Tutor Groups with Minimal Admin Work: As a UCAT Tutor at Contour, rather than tutoring one student at a time, you’ll have the opportunity to motivate groups of students with your knowledge and experience, without the hassle of excessive admin work and finding students. There is no requirement for marketing, content creation, billing, or other administrative tasks - all you need to do is take simple attendance and address student questions promptly outside of class via our texting platform!
- Access to High-Quality Tutoring Material: You’ve probably spent (or will end up spending) hundreds of unpaid hours making tutoring resources for your students. We know it can be an extremely time-consuming process, and arguably one of the more boring and tedious parts of being a tutor. But that’s where we come in! We’ve already spent thousands of hours creating resources and detailed notes for our UCAT program. All we need now is you - the tutor! All you have to do is prepare for your tutoring session by reviewing the class workbooks beforehand and provide an excellent tutoring experience to your students.
- Comprehensive Training & Support: When you join, you'll be onboarded with all the training and personal feedback you need to thrive. You'll work closely with our Senior UCAT Tutors to up-skill and refine your tutoring skills, and you’ll be thoroughly introduced to all of our software and processes. By the end of your training, the role will become second-nature to you and you’ll feel confident running high-quality and engaging lessons for your students. You’ll also have regular 1-on-1 check-ins and ongoing group training to help accelerate your personal and professional development within the role, with lots of peer feedback, team meetings and social catch-ups to help you build long-lasting, genuine relationships with the rest of our amazing team!
- Build Lasting Relationships: This isn't an ordinary teaching or company tutoring role where you'll be tutoring boring content with unenthusiastic students. Instead, you'll have the chance to connect with dozens of young and talented people as you deliver engaging lessons. You’ll share moments of encouragement, build lasting relationships, and play a crucial role in supporting students through their medical preparation.
There is a large and rapidly increasing interest from new students for our UCAT Course, so you'll have many opportunities to talk to people and let your personality shine. As a medical student who has navigated the challenging stages of the UCAT journey, you'll use your experience to help others overcome the same hurdles and boost their confidence in getting into their dream course. As Contour MedPrep rapidly expands, you’ll also see opportunities for career growth, including greater responsibility and even leading future teams!
Key Responsibilities
The UCAT Tutor role involves a few unique responsibilities as outlined below, all conducted remotely. We pride ourselves on compensating and rewarding our tutors generously for their hard work, and depending on the type of work completed, our rate can go as high as $90/hour (+ Super), as outlined in-depth below.
- UCAT Practical Lessons: Engaging and interactive weekly 1-hour small-group lessons via Zoom, for 4-20 students at a time. Here, you'll have the opportunity to create a friendly and motivating atmosphere, build strong relationships and inspire students to unlock their full potential!
- 1-on-1 Consultations: Conduct personalised 30-minute 1-on-1 consultations via Zoom, where you’ll discuss each student’s progress. In this supportive environment, your goal is to get to know students’ weaknesses and create actionable plans to help them improve and excel. You’ll be provided with a guide and thorough training for each type of consultation we offer, as well as a written summary template for you to screenshare & fill in during the session, for the student to be sent later.
- Attend Content Lessons: Participate actively in our weekly 2-hour content lessons led by our Head UCAT Tutor for 600+ students. This is where you’ll answer your students’ questions via the Zoom chat and provide valuable insights to the class where necessary, showcasing your knowledge and contributing to their learning experience!
- Opportunities to be Involved in our ‘Special Events’: This includes our interstate trips to NSW/QLD/WA/SA for our Live UCAT Testing Centres, In-Person workshops at major universities, and smaller scale workshops at schools! This is a fun and exciting way to make a large impact on medical preparation in Australia.
- Text-Based Student Support: Outside of class, you’re also expected to answer student queries related to the UCAT, school, medical admissions and anything else (reasonably) that they need support with! Your quick replies and initiative to follow up with those who may be struggling will make a significant difference in their experience, ensuring they feel supported and engaged as they work to maximise their potential.
- Training & Meetings: Complete our comprehensive initial onboarding and training as you get started in the role. There will also be ongoing weekly meetings and training sessions in both a group and 1-on-1 format, giving every team member a chance to contribute, discuss their progress and collaborate on ways to improve.
Expected Work Hours
- Training
- In-Person Training at our Melbourne CBD Campus from 9am - 6pm on the 26th, 27th and 28th of November. Flights and accommodation will be arranged for you if required.
- Asynchronous Online Training from the 1st to the 14th of December for a total of around 20 hours.
- Regular Weekly Work from Dec 15 to August 23.
- Team Meeting: 6PM - 7PM Every Sunday
- Content Lesson: 7PM - 9PM Every Sunday
- Practical Lessons: 6 x 1-Hour Weekly Lessons, Divided Over 2 Days (Must be Mon/Tue/Wed)
- 1-On-1 Consultations: Average of 4 hours per week, which varies based on the time of the year.
Compensation
- Practical Lessons: $60 to $90 per Hour + Super [$60 Base Rate + $1.5 Bonus per Attending Student]
- 1-On-1 Consultations: $45 per Hour + Super
- Content Lessons, Training, Meetings, Extra Work: $25 per Hour + Super
Requirements
Skill Requirements
- 🙏 Honesty and Integrity
- 👨🏫 Passion for Teaching
- 💞 High Level of Empathy
- 🗣️ Exceptional Verbal and Written Communication Skills
- 🔎 Detail-Oriented & Organised
- 🔥 Energy and Enthusiasm
- 💪 Independence & Proactiveness
- 🤝 Ability to Build and Maintain Relationships
- 👂 Willing to Listen, Learn & Lead
- 👔 Professionalism and Accountability
Experience Requirements
- Mandatory
- 🎓 Planning to Study (or already studying) Medicine or Dentistry in Australia
- 💯 Completed VCE, HSC, QCE or IB
- 📜 Completed the UCAT with a 3200+ UCAT Score
- Ideal
- 🧑🎓 Past Contour UCAT Student
- 🕒 Prior leadership, tutoring or mentoring experience
- NOTE: These “ideal” requirements are not hard and fast requirements; however, they are certainly favourable to your application.
Personal Requirements
- ☃️ Passionate and Engaged (we want you to be able to vibe with students!)
- 💖 Genuine Desire to Help Students & Parents (it's our goal to help students achieve their potential!)
- 🗓️ Full 2025 UCAT Course Commitment (e.g. no overseas exchange trips for 8 weeks)
- ⏳ Ability to Commit to Weekly Hours (e.g. can't constantly reschedule or miss work)
- 🤫 Sign an NDA (i.e. can't distribute our resources/company info to others)
- ❌ Agree to a non-compete clause (i.e. if a subject is offered at Contour, you can't tutor it at another company!)
Benefits
- Above market rate compensation and guaranteed pay (up to to $90/hour + super!).
- Bonuses for the number of students attending your classes (the better you perform, the more you share in our company's success!).
- Satisfying and fulfilling work helping students succeed (it feels good when students achieve their dreams!).
- Primary focus on providing the highest quality of teaching and guidance (no hassle with boring admin work, content creation or chasing up student payments).
- Significant improvement in public speaking, teamwork and leadership skills (and you get paid for it).
- Personalised mentorship, training and feedback to improve your tutoring and communication skills.
- Creative freedom in a fun start-up environment (no corporate walls, talk directly to the founders or students).
- Opportunities to do more classes, and performance-based pay rises.
This is not just any other tutoring job; it’s a calling for someone committed to providing an excellent student experience, and supporting students in their UCAT journey! If you're people-oriented and passionate about education, we want to hear from you - apply now and become a part of our mission to reshape education :)
