Job Description

Maths Academic Mentor | Southwark

Are you a high-achieving Maths graduate looking to build a career in education? A secondary school in Southwark is seeking a talented and academically strong Maths Academic Mentor to support students across KS4 and KS5, helping them improve their subject knowledge, strengthen examination technique and achieve their academic potential.

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate with a genuine passion for Mathematics who can confidently explain complex concepts and break challenging topics down into manageable steps. You will work closely with the school's Maths department, delivering targeted one-to-one and small-group interventions to students preparing for their GCSEs and A-Levels.

December Start | £500–£550 per week | Full-Time

What the school can offer a Maths Academic Mentor:

• The opportunity to work with students studying GCSE and A-Level Mathematics.

• Direct experience delivering targeted academic interventions.

• Regular one-to-one and small-group teaching opportunities.

• The chance to work alongside an experienced Maths department.

• Exposure to examination preparation and student progress tracking.

• Excellent experience for graduates considering teacher training or a career in education.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering targeted one-to-one Maths interventions across KS4 and KS5.

• Leading small-group sessions to reinforce classroom learning.

• Supporting students with challenging GCSE and A-Level topics.

• Helping students develop problem-solving skills and mathematical reasoning.

• Preparing students for examinations through focused revision sessions.

• Identifying gaps in subject knowledge and adapting interventions accordingly.

• Working alongside Maths teachers to monitor progress and improve academic outcomes.

The successful Maths Academic Mentor will:

• Hold a minimum 2:1 degree in Mathematics.

• Have achieved strong A-Level results, ideally including Mathematics.

• Demonstrate excellent subject knowledge across GCSE and A-Level Mathematics.

• Be confident explaining complex mathematical concepts clearly.

• Have strong communication skills and the ability to engage academically motivated students.

• Be passionate about education and interested in supporting young people's academic development.

This is a full-time Maths Academic Mentor position starting in December and continuing until the end of the academic year. If you are a high-achieving Maths graduate looking to gain valuable experience working with GCSE and A-Level students, this is an excellent opportunity to put your degree knowledge into practice.

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Maths Academic Mentor | Southwark | December Start | INDSUP