Location: Wokingham and surrounding areas
Subject: Maths
Phase: Primary / Secondary
Working arrangement: In-person, Term Time only
Quantum Scholars is looking for a supportive, patient and experienced Maths Tutor to work with children and young people in Wokingham and the surrounding areas.
This is an in-person tutoring role and is not online work. The successful tutor will provide personalised Maths tuition to students who may benefit from additional one-to-one support outside of a traditional classroom environment.
The role will involve building positive and trusting relationships with students, identifying areas for development and adapting lessons to suit individual learning needs. You will help students improve their mathematical understanding, confidence and engagement with learning.
We are looking for tutors who are passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning and who can provide a calm, consistent and encouraging approach.
The role may involve
- Delivering one-to-one Maths tuition to primary and/or secondary-aged students
- Supporting students to develop their mathematical knowledge and understanding
- Identifying gaps in learning and planning lessons around individual needs
- Adapting teaching approaches to suit different abilities, learning styles and levels of engagement
- Supporting students with exam preparation and curriculum-based learning where appropriate
- Building positive, consistent and trusting relationships with students
- Helping students develop confidence, resilience and independence in their learning
- Supporting students who may have additional learning needs or barriers to accessing mainstream education
- Encouraging students to re-engage with education in a positive and meaningful way
- Monitoring progress and providing appropriate feedback
- Working collaboratively with parents, carers and other professionals where required
- Maintaining clear and professional communication
- Following safeguarding procedures at all times
Essential requirements
- Experience teaching or tutoring Maths to primary and/or secondary-aged students
- Experience working with children or young people in an educational, tutoring or support setting
- The ability to plan and deliver engaging, accessible and personalised Maths lessons
- The ability to adapt teaching approaches to meet individual learning needs
- Strong communication, organisation and relationship-building skills
- A patient, calm, flexible and supportive approach
- The ability to build trust and positive relationships with young people
- A genuine commitment to helping children and young people achieve their potential
- Experience supporting students with SEND and/or SEMH needs would be desirable
- A teaching qualification or QTS would be desirable but is not essential, depending on experience
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
- Willingness to undertake an enhanced DBS check, where required
- Satisfactory professional references
- You must have the right to work in the UK.
Quantum Scholars is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and safer recruitment checks.
Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.
