We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for an amiable and student-focussed Learning Support Tutor to support Mathematics in the Senior School, encompassing GCSE and A Level.
The ideal applicant will possess the ability to recognise the individual needs of every student and have an understanding approach to working with students who have specific difficulties.
Role responsibilities:
* Developing students’ learning working within small groups and at times on a one-to-one basis, with a specific emphasis on specialist support in Maths
* An ability to support Maths up to A level is preferred
* Setting and marking appropriately differentiated work
* Liaising with the Head of LS on the needs and progress of individual pupils
* Maintaining close liaison with parents
* Maintaining full lessons plans and records appropriate to each student and files showing attainment and progress
* Attendance at LS parents’ evenings
* Liaison with Heads of Department, houseparents and tutors on any students of mutual concern
Essential experience, skills and qualities
* The successful candidate will:
* Be innovative, proactive, organised and place the needs of the young people at the forefront of everything they do
* Have a very strong work ethic and commitment to getting work done to a high standard and in a tight time frame
* Have a genuine interest in ensuring every pupil reaches their potential with an understanding approach to working with students who have specific difficulties
* An ability to recognize the individual needs of every student, promote transferrable skills and to build confidence
* The ability to work well in a team, but also to take the initiative where appropriate
* Flexibility is a key attribute for this role.
Working Hours:
Monday to Friday, 08:30-16:30
Additional Benefits:
* Free lunches, tea/coffee and snacks during term time
* Free on-site parking
* Free use of a wide rage of sport and leisure facilities including library, gym, swimming pool and a timetable of staff fitness classes.
* Membership of the College's generous contributory pension scheme with APTIS
* Discounted BUPA Medical Scheme.