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Maths Academic Mentor | Southwark

Are you a Maths graduate looking to gain valuable experience in a secondary school before pursuing a career in teaching? This Maths Academic Mentor role in Southwark offers the opportunity to work closely with pupils, strengthen their mathematical understanding and build the classroom experience needed for a future career in education.

As a Maths Academic Mentor, you will provide targeted support to pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4, helping students who may be struggling with particular areas of the Maths curriculum. You will work alongside experienced Maths teachers, supporting lessons, delivering small-group interventions and providing additional one-to-one academic support where required.

Full Academic Year | £500–£550 per week

What the school can offer a Maths Academic Mentor:

• Experience supporting pupils across KS3 and GCSE Maths.


• Regular opportunities to deliver one-to-one and small-group interventions.


• The chance to work alongside experienced Maths teachers and learn from established teaching practice.


• Valuable classroom experience for graduates considering Teacher Training.


• A structured school environment with high expectations for pupils.


• The opportunity to build a strong foundation before progressing into a teaching career.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils with their understanding of GCSE and KS3 Maths.


• Delivering targeted one-to-one and small-group Maths interventions.


• Helping pupils overcome gaps in mathematical knowledge and develop confidence.


• Supporting Maths teachers during lessons and contributing to classroom activities.


• Assisting pupils with exam preparation, revision and independent study.


• Tracking pupil progress and providing feedback to teaching staff.


• Building positive relationships with pupils while maintaining high academic expectations.

The successful Maths Academic Mentor will:

• Hold a 2:1 degree or above, ideally in Maths or a closely related subject.


• Have strong A-Levels or equivalent academic qualifications.


• Have a genuine interest in working with secondary-age pupils.


• Be confident explaining mathematical concepts clearly.


• Have strong communication and organisational skills.


• Be considering a future career in teaching, education or a related field.

If you are a Maths graduate looking to turn your subject knowledge into meaningful school-based experience, this Maths Academic Mentor role in Southwark is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills before progressing into Teacher Training.

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