MATHS AND STATS TUTOR (ZERO HOURS)

Swansea University / Prifysgol Abertawe; Life (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Swansea University is seeking a Maths and Stats Tutor (zero hours) to provide drop-in and booked tutoring sessions to students. The role supports learning in maths and statistics across undergraduate and postgraduate levels, with sessions held on Singleton or Bay Campus and online as needed.

Current UG or PG students in mathematics or related fields are welcome to apply. Training will be provided to ensure policy compliance and effective student support.

Qualifications

• Must be a current undergraduate or postgraduate student at Swansea University.
• Studying mathematics, statistics or a degree with a high maths/stats content.
• Experience delivering tutoring to students is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver maths and statistics one-to-one support sessions (on campus or online).
• Inform students about online resources on Canvas and guide usage of materials.
• Utilise online resources in support sessions.
• Signpost students to appropriate campus support services.
• Assist in publicity for drop-in sessions and online resources.
• Assist in administration of registration and feedback documents.
• Ensure university policies are followed; training will be provided.
• Attend meetings and training sessions.
• Undertake other reasonable duties as requested by the line-manager.

Education

Current UG or PG student at Swansea University pursuing mathematics/statistics

Job description

Maths and Stats Tutor (zero hours)

Job Number SU01738 Contract Type Fixed Term Salary £26,707 to £29,588 per annum Working Pattern Part Time Faculty/Directorate Student Life Location Singleton or Bay Campus, Swansea Closing Date 8 Nov 2026 Interview Date 16 Nov 2026 Informal Enquiries James Lewis [e-mail]

About The University

Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.

Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.

About The Role

The Centre for Academic Success delivers a broad range of courses, individual appointments, and online content to enable students to fully engage with their academic studies and develop transferrable skills that will be applicable when they graduate.

Maths and Stats Student Advisors are recruited to assist in the delivery of one-to-one mathematics and statistics guidance to university students via a drop-in service on campus or virtually via pre-booked online appointments. You will also make students aware of our online resources and refer on to other services as appropriate. Our mathematics and statistics support is available to all students, irrespective of their current capabilities.

Current UG or PG student at Swansea University, studying Mathematics, statistics, or other degree with a high maths/stats content.

The Role

• Deliver maths and statistics learning support to a diverse range of students in the form of one-to-one support sessions.
• Inform students of the online learning resources on Canvas and offer guidance in using the materials.
• Utilise online resources in support sessions.
• Sensitively deal with wider student issues and sign-post students to appropriate support services on campus.
• Assist in the publicity of drop in sessions and online resources.
• Assist in the administration of registration and feedback documents.
• Ensure all University policies are implemented within the remit of this post. Full training will be given.
• Attend relevant meetings and training sessions.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by the line-manager of their representative within the scope of the post.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

Welsh Language Skills

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.

The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably and Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.

Additional Information

Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.

Current UG or PG student at Swansea University, studying Mathematics, statistics, or other degree with a high maths/stats content

In line with current UK Government Immigration Rules, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.