Maths and Numeracy Tutor

Teaching Vacancies; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a passionate Maths and Numeracy Tutor. You will provide targeted support to help students develop numeracy skills and build confidence. Responsibilities include delivering interventions, collaborating with staff, and tracking progress to ensure student success. This is a rewarding full-time role, offered on a fixed-term contract until 31st August 2026, with opportunities to significantly impact students' learning experiences.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Professional development opportunities

Focus on staff well-being

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in Maths or closely related subject (essential).
• An excellent communicator who can motivate and encourage young people.
• A strong team player who can work well with staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality small-group and 1:1 Maths interventions.
• Support students with identified difficulties.
• Track pupil progress and adapt support strategies.

Skills

Excellent communication

Motivational skills

Implementing intervention strategies

Ability to work in a team

Emotional resilience

Education

Degree in Maths or closely related subject

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you passionate about helping young people develop confidence and succeed in Maths?

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Maths and Numeracy Tutor to join our team. You will work closely with students who need targeted support to strengthen their numeracy skills, build confidence, and overcome barriers to learning. This is a rewarding role where you will see the impact of your work every day.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Delivering high-quality small-group and 1:1 Maths and numeracy interventions
• Supporting students with identified difficulties, including those in receipt of Pupil Premium funding.
• Using effective classroom support strategies to promote progress and independence
• Working collaboratively with teaching staff to complement classroom learning
• Helping students prepare for assessments and GCSE content where appropriate
• Building positive and supportive relationships with learners
• Tracking pupil progress and adapting support strategies accordingly

This position is offered on a full time, fixed term contract until 31st August 2026 and is subject to continued pupil Premium funding.

About You

• Educated to degree level in Maths or a closely related subject (essential)
• An excellent communicator who can motivate and encourage young people
• Able to implement intervention strategies effectively (essential)
• A strong team player who can work well with staff and students
• Emotionally resilient, adaptable, and committed to helping learners overcome challenges
• Experienced working with young people or in a school/college setting
• Committed to equality, diversity and inclusive practice

Why Rainhill High School?

At Rainhill, we live by our values – Learn, Think, Contribute, Care.

We are proud of our reputation for excellence and inclusion, and you will be part of a dedicated, welcoming team that makes a real difference every day.

Purpose of the post

To support KS3 and KS4 students in one-to-one and small groups to access learning and to support teachers in enabling students to learn within the Mathematics Faculty.

Specific Responsibilities

1. Supporting learning through in‑class support under the direction of the teacher though small group work, one to one work or other specific intervention (homework club, form time intervention, revision sessions etc)
2. Fulfilling the professional obligations of a department member including adherence to department policies and procedures, attendance of department meetings/briefings, duty supervision.
3. Support KS3 pupils on entry from Primary School to ensure they are Secondary Maths Ready.
4. Support KS4 pupils to increase the whole school percentage of pupils achieving grade 9-4 in Maths.
5. Preparing materials and resources (including resources for the department) to support learning.
6. Record keeping and evidence gathering to support the knowledge of students including marking.
7. Ensuring that students behave in accordance with school policy and reporting any such breaches that cannot be dealt with under your competency.
8. Contribute to exam support to students as required.
9. Assess, record and report on development, progress and attainment as agreed with the teacher/HoF/SLT.
10. Write reports and records using confidential student data as required.
11. Contributing to short, medium‑ and long‑term planning through an increasing knowledge of subject areas, specifications, levels of attainment and assessment criteria.
12. To contribute, were requested by the class teacher, towards the design of a tailored programme for the pupil.
13. To liaise with the Class Teacher during the tuition period.
14. To provide feedback to class teacher to review progress at the end of the tuition period and agree next steps.
15. To attend relevant whole school meetings as required.
16. Communicate progress to teachers, Head of Faculty, SENCO, Parents, SLT and others as required.

What the school offers its staff

Rainhill High was graded as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in February 2023.

Our core values – Learn, Think, Contribute, Care – embody our determination to ensure that all our pupils receive a first‑class education that enables them to take their place in society confidently. We are a popular and high‑achieving school on the edge of Merseyside with a strong reputation locally and oversubscribed.

The school is working hard to make a difference to staff workloads by investing time, technology, and support to make Rainhill High School and Rainhill Sixth an attractive place to work.

Commitment to safeguarding

Rainhill High School and Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people as well as promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion; where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosing & Barring Certificate and online searches as part of our Safer Recruitment & Selection Procedures.