A Level Science and Maths Support Tutor - Temporary until July 2027

Northampton School for Boys, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 5RT

3 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  November 2026

• Closing date

  19 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  16 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £23,732.00 Annually (FTE) Casual contract based on actual hours worked

A Level Science and Maths Support Tutor - Temporary until July 2027 job summary

A level Science and Maths Support Tutor (focus on Chemistry and Physics)

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)

LINE MANAGER:

Curriculum Team Leader for Science (alongside the Learning Leaders for both Chemistry and Physics)

Curriculum Team Leader for Mathematics (alongside the relevant Learning Leaders for KS5 Maths and Further Maths)

Purpose of the job:

• 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.

The school has a strict uniform policy with office dress code for Sixth Form students. It is therefore expected that staff will also follow the same high standards.

The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Northampton School for Boys

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1756 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Northampton School for Boys website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/northampton-school-for-boys-northampton

Northampton School for Boys is an independent academy for boys aged 11-18, with a mixed Sixth Form. There are presently 1640 students on roll, of which 523 are in the Sixth Form (including 181 girls). The school has Teaching School status and was graded as Outstanding in all aspects of its latest Ofsted inspection.
The school's academic outcomes are exceptional with GCSE results consistently in the top two percentile of all schools in England for boys' GCSE progress and attainment and in the top ten percent of schools for A Level attainment. Last year eight students attained a place at Oxbridge.
The school also has an exceptional reputation for the breadth and depth of its extra-curricular programme and was recently ranked by a leading publication as the number one State School for Sport in Great Britain, based on competitive results.

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