Advanced Maths Practitioner

We are now seeking an Advanced Maths Practitioner to play a crucial role in supporting both Maths teachers and students to improve achievement and attainment for students resitting their GCSE Maths exams across the Group. This role involves delivering targeted interventions, offering high-quality instructional support and developing strategies that help students improve their grades, particularly focusing on achieving high grades.

You will work closely with teachers to enhance the overall learning experience and outcomes for resit GCSE students. As our Advanced Maths Practitioner, we would like you to hold a degree in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics (or a closely related field), hold a recognised teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, CertEd, or equivalent) or have significant experience in teaching Mathematics at GCSE level.

You will have strong knowledge of the GCSE Maths curriculum, with a particular focus on the content needed to achieve high grades (Grade 4 and above) and an in-depth understanding of the GCSE Mathematics exam specifications, assessment criteria, and grading system. With a passion for improving student outcomes in Mathematics and committed to helping students achieve high grades, you will have experience of successfully monitoring and supporting “at-risk” learners to achieve or exceed their potential.

Experienced in delivering effective one-to-one or small-group tutoring and targeted interventions, you will be a motivated, proactive, and results-oriented individual with a focus on continuous improvement. You will be proficient in using technology to support teaching and learning (e.g. interactive whiteboards, digital learning platforms, and online resources) with strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with students and teachers.

This is a Group Wide post, therefore you will be required to travel to and work from all STCG sites. The successful candidate will be eligible for any increase in salary as a consequence of the annual cost of living review that will be implemented in the new academic year.

The benefits package includes generous annual leave of 37 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year as well as an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees’ physical and mental health. There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.

South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK. The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.