Maths Intervention Teacher

Teach Now Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant

Referral reward

AWR pay parity

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Teach Now Limited in Watford seeks a Maths Intervention Specialist Teacher to deliver targeted support to KS3/GCSE pupils in small groups.

You will plan and assess progress, ensuring clear steps and high expectations in a term-time, five-day week, 08:30–15:30. The role offers competitive pay on the London Fringe scale and safeguarding compliance.

This is a rewarding classroom role in a supportive environment with opportunities for CPD through Teach Now.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status and strong mathematics knowledge relevant to secondary-level intervention.
• Experience teaching KS3 and/or GCSE maths in a school setting.
• Experience assessing understanding and addressing gaps.
• Ability to plan and deliver small-group teaching.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver targeted maths interventions for groups of up to four pupils.
• Strengthen KS3 and GCSE pupils’ understanding and prepare for further study.
• Assess prior knowledge and shape future sessions.
• Explain concepts through manageable steps and purposeful practice.
• Monitor progress and adapt activities to individual needs.
• Build pupils' confidence while maintaining high expectations.

Skills

QTS

Maths expertise

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

Position: Maths Intervention Specialist Teacher Contract Type: Full-time, permanent or temporary Start Date: 05/10/2026 Location: Watford, Hertfordshire, UK Salary: £35,602 (M1)-£54,328 (U3) per annum, London Fringe pay scale Salary depends on experience and pay scale position. The maximum applies to candidates with substantial teaching experience. Hours: 08:30am-3:30pm, Monday to Friday, term time only Contact: Danna Crous | [e-mail]

About the Role

Help young people overcome barriers to learning as a Maths Intervention Specialist at a school in Watford.

Teaching groups of up to four pupils, you will deliver focused, personalised support that builds mathematical understanding and confidence.

You will work with Key Stage 3 pupils aged 11-14 and GCSE pupils aged 14-16, identifying gaps and breaking concepts into manageable steps.

Small groups allow you to tailor explanations, provide time for practice and questions, and adjust sessions as pupils progress.

This Maths Intervention Specialist role suits a qualified maths or primary teacher with strong subject knowledge and experience teaching secondary-age pupils.

A supportive ethos and structured environment will help you focus on purposeful teaching, combining high expectations with patience and encouragement.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status and strong mathematics knowledge relevant to secondary-level intervention.
• Experience teaching KS3 and/or GCSE maths in a school setting.
• Experience assessing understanding and adapting teaching to address learning gaps.
• Ability to plan and deliver effective small-group teaching.
• Availability to work five full days each week.
• Right to work in the UK and willingness to complete required safeguarding checks.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver targeted maths interventions for groups of up to four pupils.
• Strengthen KS3 and GCSE pupils understanding and prepare them for further study.
• Assess prior knowledge and use findings to shape future sessions.
• Explain concepts clearly through manageable steps and purposeful practice.
• Monitor progress and adapt activities to individual needs.
• Build pupils confidence while maintaining clear expectations for learning.

The Ideal Candidate

You will be a patient, encouraging Maths Intervention Specialist who helps pupils feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes and trying again.

Flexible in your teaching approach, you will build positive relationships through warmth and consistency, maintain high expectations and recognise that progress takes time.

Why Work via Teach Now?

Teach Now is an established education recruitment company offering dedicated customer service and professional development for teachers and support staff.

Benefits

• Your own dedicated consultant for ongoing support and guidance.
• A £150 referral reward for each candidate you refer once they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), including equal pay entitlements where applicable.
• Access to a wide range of CPD through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders.

Applicants must hold the appropriate qualifications and training, including a formally recognised teaching qualification.

Recruitment & Safeguarding

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We promote equality, challenge discrimination and are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. This post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance.