Maths Tutor

Marine Academy Plymouth, Plymouth, PL5 2AF

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  21 September 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  4 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Mathematics
• Working pattern: Part time: Full of Part time hours
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade D

What skills and experience we're looking for

The role could be particularly well suited to someone looking to take their first steps into teaching, an experienced private tutor, a recent mathematics graduate, or an experienced teacher looking for a flexible role or a move towards semi-retirement. Qualified Teacher Status is not essential, and we are interested in hearing from people from a range of backgrounds who have strong mathematical knowledge and the ability to build positive relationships with young people.

Working closely with our Maths department, the majority of the role will be to provide 1:1 and small-group tuition to students preparing for their maths GCSE. You may also be required to support students within maths lessons and help students with their maths homework. You will monitor students’ understanding and progress, provide feedback and adapt your support to help individuals overcome gaps in their knowledge and achieve their potential. The role may also include preparing resources and supporting with examinations and wider school activities.

What the school offers its staff

We prioritise staff wellbeing, offering work-life balance, professional development and collaboration through the Ted Wragg Trust. We are proud to have been nationally recognised for our commitment to staff wellbeing and workload reduction. Benefits of working at MAP include scheduled ‘Golden Time’ where staff can work from home, a centralised behaviour system, excellent CPD, and support as part of the Ted Wragg Trust

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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About Marine Academy Plymouth

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 989 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Marine Academy Plymouth website
• Email address: Recruitment@marineacademy.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/marine-academy-plymouth

Arranging a visit to Marine Academy Plymouth

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Recruitment@marineacademy.org.uk.

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