Baking Tutor

Future Skills Academy; Upper Harbour; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Job summary

Future Skills Academy is seeking an Evening & Weekend Part Time Baking Tutor for Albany Campus from November 2026 to July 2027. You will deliver the Level 3 NZ Certificate in Baking Fundamentals through a blend of online (Fri 6-8pm) and in-person classes (Tue 5-9pm & Sat 9-3.30pm) from our Albany campus.

The role involves practical and theory-based baking training, creating engaging lessons in a commercial teaching kitchen, and supporting learners to succeed in NZQA-aligned outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in baking, patisserie, or culinary environments.
• Strong communication, organisation and classroom management skills.
• Ability to create inclusive learning environments and support diverse learners.
• Commitment to academic quality, assessment and programme improvement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Level 3 NZ Certificate in Baking Fundamentals in a blended online and in-person format.
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons in a commercial teaching kitchen.
• Conduct assessments and moderation in line with NZQA requirements.
• Support learners to achieve programme outcomes and maintain a positive learning environment.

Skills

Baking techniques

Communication

Organization

Classroom management

Mentoring learners

Food safety

Education

NZQA Level 4 or above

Job description

Evening & Weekend Part Time Baking Tutor (Albany Campus)– Bring Your Passion to the Classroom

Join our hands‑on Hospitality team as a Baking Tutor from November 2026 until July 2027.

You will deliver the Level 3 NZ Certificate in Baking Fundamentals 30-week programme in a blend of online (Fri 6-8pm) and in-person classes (Tue 5-9pm & Sat 9-3.30pm), from our Albany campus.

In this role, you'll deliver practical and theory-based baking training that equips learners with the skills, confidence, and industry knowledge needed to succeed in commercial kitchens, bakeries, and food production environments.

You will plan and deliver engaging lessons, demonstrate techniques in a commercial style teaching kitchen, and support learners to achieve programme outcomes. This 20 hour per week position also involves assessment, moderation, and ensuring compliance with NZQA requirements.

If you are passionate about the craft of baking and enjoy mentoring learners from diverse backgrounds, this role offers an opportunity to make meaningful impact whilst sharing your expertise.

To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone with following the skills and experience:

• Relevant baking, patisserie, or culinary qualification (NZQA Level 4 or above)
• Proven experience working in commercial bakeries, cafes, patisseries, food manufacturing or similar environments
• Demonstrated competence across key baking techniques i.e. breadmaking, pastries, cakes, dough lamination, finishing, and food safety practices
• Strong experience in training, supervising, or mentoring learners
• A solid understanding of food safety and hygiene compliance
• Strong communication, organisation, and classroom management skills
• Ability to create positive, inclusive learning environments and support learners with varying levels of experience
• Commitment to academic quality, assessment, and continuous programme improvement

What's in it for you | Nōu te rourou

• Join a respected and forward-thinking organisation
• Opportunities for academic and professional development
• Supportive and collaborative teaching environment
• Onsite parking

Future Skills is a well-established, highly rated Category 1 Private Training Establishment with campuses across Auckland. As one of the leading providers of vocational education, we deliver industry-relevant programmes that prepare learners for meaningful careers in New Zealand's growing food and hospitality sectors.

You can find out more about us at www.futureskills.co.nz