Science and Maths Support Tutor

Northampton School for Boys; Northampton; In loco; GBP 21.000 - 26.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Northampton School for Boys is seeking a dedicated tutor to provide high-quality support to KS5 students in A level Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. The role prioritises Year 13 tuition during Terms 2–4 and shifts to Year 12 in Terms 5–6, helping students with exam preparation, revision, and independent study.

You will work one-to-one or in small groups, align intervention with curriculum aims, and report progress to teaching staff and leaders.

Competenze

• Provide targeted one-to-one and small-group tuition for at-risk KS5 students in Science and Maths.

Mansioni

• Deliver targeted one-to-one and small-group tutoring for A level Science and Maths.
• Reinforce A level topics, with emphasis on Chemistry and Physics.
• Support exam preparation with past papers and revision planning.
• Collaborate with Science and Maths teachers to identify gaps and priorities.
• Maintain records of intervention and communicate progress to staff.

Conoscenze

Tuition

Small-group work

Assessment feedback

KS5 Physics & Chemistry

Formazione

Background in science or maths

Descrizione del lavoro

• To provide high-quality academic support for Key Stage 5 students studying A level Science and Mathematics, with a particular focus on A level Physics and Chemistry.
• To work with Year 13 students during Terms 2 - 4, providing targeted support in preparation for their final A level examinations.
• Following the Year 13 examination period, to work primarily with Year 12 students during Terms 5 - 6, strengthening subject knowledge, addressing gaps, preparing for Y12 End of Year Examinations, and supporting successful progression into Year 13.
• To support students through targeted one-to-one and small-group tuition, working closely with teaching staff and relevant leaders to identify individuals and areas where additional intervention will have the greatest impact.
• While the primary focus of the role will be A level Physics and Chemistry, the successful candidate should also provide appropriate academic support A level Mathematics at KS5.

Roles and responsibilities

• Provide targeted one-to-one and small-group tuition for identified students who are at risk of underperforming in A level Science and Mathematics (with a particular focus on underachievement in Chemistry and Physics).
• Review and reinforce A level Science and Mathematics topics taught through the curriculum, with particular emphasis on Chemistry and Physics.
• Support students with classwork, independent study, homework, revision, examination preparation and past-paper questions.
• Help students to develop a secure understanding of challenging subject content and address identified gaps in knowledge and understanding.
• Model effective approaches to A level examination questions, including the application of subject knowledge, mathematical skills and examination technique.
• Support students in developing effective independent study, revision and examination strategies.
• Work collaboratively with the relevant Science and Mathematics teachers to identify students requiring additional support and establish appropriate priorities for intervention.
• Provide positive, constructive feedback to students and communicate progress to teaching staff and leaders where appropriate.
• Develop or adapt teaching and revision materials to supplement classroom learning where required.
• Maintain appropriate records of intervention, student engagement and progress.
• Support Year 13 students as the priority cohort during Terms 2 - 4, before shifting the principal focus to Year 12 during Terms 5 - 6.
• Undertake other appropriate duties that may reasonably be required to support the successful delivery of the role.

The school will endeavour to make any necessary reasonable adjustments to the job and the working environment to enable access to employment opportunities for disabled job applicants or continued employment for any employee who develops a disabling condition.

Salary - Unqualified Teacher Rate Point 1 £23,732 (you will only be paid for the hours worked and claimed on a temporary hours' claim form). 8.35am - 3.45pm Mon-Fri (Term Time Only) Casual contract from 2 November to 9 July 2027 (beginning of Term 2 to the end of Term 6)