Maths Tutor
Portsmouth - UK
Job Summary
The Portsmouth Academy is seeking a Maths Tutor with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) to join our supportive team and make a meaningful difference through personalised learning.
Working with students individually and in small groups you will deliver targeted tuition that strengthens understanding addresses gaps in knowledge and develops the skills students need to succeed. This is an opportunity to help young people who may find maths challenging experience success and grow in confidence.
You will work closely with class teachers and school leaders to identify priorities create bespoke learning plans and adapt your approach as students progress.
In this role you will:
- Plan and deliver engaging tuition tailored to students individual learning needs.
- Create and adapt resources that make mathematical concepts accessible.
- Identify barriers to learning and use supportive inclusive approaches to help students overcome them.
- Strengthen students problem-solving skills independent learning and preparation for examinations.
- Assess understanding monitor progress and adjust learning plans to maximise impact.
- Maintain accurate records and share clear progress updates with teachers and relevant colleagues.
What you will need to succeed
We are looking for someone who combines strong subject knowledge with the patience encouragement and adaptability to help every student progress.
You will have:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and at least two years teaching or tutoring experience.
- Strong knowledge of maths and the relevant curriculum and examination requirements.
- The ability to explain concepts clearly and adapt your teaching to different abilities and learning needs.
- A commitment to inclusive education and high expectations for every student.
- Strong communication and organisational skills with a collaborative approach to supporting learning.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
The Portsmouth Academy is focused on providing an inclusive education for all children and ensuring that every child has access to the same opportunities. The Portsmouth Academys vision and ethos is rooted in developing aspirational and self-reflective learners who are able to think for themselves and be valuable members of their community. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum in both KS3 and 4 placing significant importance on cultural capital alongside academic achievement.
The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools across the South West South South East and East of England consisting of early years primary secondary and specialist provision.
We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances.
Next steps:
If you are interested in working in our school benefitting from a supportive network of teachers across our large academy and our Trust and you are keen to progress your career then please apply today!
Early applications areencouragedand we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.
To arrange an informal conversation please contactRebecca Findlay: emailprotected
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates if you have any questions regarding this process please email emailprotected
About Company
Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of Primary, Comprehensive and Grammar Schools. Our mission is to Transform Life Chances for all students.