Maths Intervention Specialist

Teach Now; Watford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend scheme £150

CPD training

Job summary

Teach Now is recruiting a Maths Intervention Teacher for a secondary academy in Watford. You’ll deliver targeted sessions for KS3 and GCSE to address learning gaps and make mathematical concepts accessible.

The role requires QTS and strong subject knowledge, with experience in small-group teaching. You’ll break topics into manageable steps, build confidence, and monitor progress.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status with secondary maths teaching experience.
• Strong KS3 and GCSE mathematics knowledge.
• Previous small-group teaching experience or relevant intervention work.
• Ability to identify misconceptions and adapt explanations.
• Engaging approach that builds confidence and participation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted interventions aligned with classroom teaching.
• Strengthen numeracy, algebra, fractions, percentages, geometry and problem-solving skills.
• Identify learning gaps and plan focused sessions.
• Support GCSE revision and examination technique where required.
• Use practical, interactive approaches to engage reluctant learners.
• Monitor progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with the Maths department to support consistent learning.

Skills

Small-group teaching

KS3/GCSE maths knowledge

Adapt explanations

Strong communication

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Position: Maths Intervention Teacher – KS3 & GCSE

Contract Type: Temporary – full-time, with part-time considered

Start Date: 9 November 2026

Location: Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25

Salary: £35,602–£48,479 per annum (M1-M6, London Fringe; full-time equivalent), pro rata if part-time

Salary depends on qualifications, experience and position on the Main Pay Range. The maximum applies at M6.

Hours of work: To be discussed

Email: (url removed)

Contact Name: Danna Crous

About the Role

Turn Im no good at maths into the confidence to tackle the next problem.

Teach Now is recruiting a Maths Intervention Teacher for a secondary academy in Watford. Supporting KS3 and GCSE students, you’ll deliver targeted sessions that address learning gaps and make mathematical concepts accessible.

You’ll break challenging topics into manageable steps, using practical examples and clear explanations to strengthen understanding. Your work will help students approach unfamiliar questions, learn from mistakes and recognise their progress.

The school is looking for a personable teacher who can build rapport quickly and motivate learners who may feel anxious or disengaged. QTS, strong subject knowledge and experience suitable for small-group teaching are essential.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status and secondary Maths teaching experience.
• Strong knowledge of KS3 and GCSE Mathematics.
• Previous small-group teaching experience or relevant experience suited to intervention work.
• Ability to identify misconceptions and adapt explanations.
• An engaging approach that builds confidence and participation.
• Strong communication, adaptability and commitment to safeguarding.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted interventions aligned with classroom teaching.
• Strengthen numeracy, algebra, fractions, percentages, geometry and problem-solving skills.
• Identify learning gaps and plan focused sessions.
• Support GCSE revision and examination technique where required.
• Use practical, interactive approaches to engage reluctant learners.
• Monitor progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with the Maths department to support consistent learning.

Benefits – Our client can offer you

• A specialist role focused on improving mathematical understanding.
• Opportunities to support students across KS3 and GCSE.
• Collaboration with the Maths department.
• Scope to bring creativity and practical approaches to teaching.
• Discussion of full-time or part-time working arrangements.

Why work via Teach-Now?

Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff.

We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance
• Offer an excellent refer a friend scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Recruitment procedures

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures

Equality and safeguarding

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance