Mathematics Tutor (16-17 year olds) in Oxford

Use your expertise to craft and deliver an inspiring mathematics syllabus that challenges and empowers students on their academic and personal journey. We're looking for enthusiastic maths tutors to deliver engaging curiosity-driven courses to small groups of 16-17-year-olds during summer 2026.

You'll design and teach your own mathematics curriculum across a 2-week intensive course - whether that's unlocking the elegance of number theory, diving into the logic of proof, or revealing the surprising ways mathematics shapes the world around us. You'll foster a positive environment where students feel free to question, experiment and discover that math stretches far beyond anything they've encountered in the classroom.

Course Dates: Between end of June and the end of August 2026

Pay: From £32 to £55 per hour, depending on subject expertise and teaching experience

Working Pattern:

• 18 hours of seminars and up to 8 hours of tutorials across 2 weeks
• Teaching takes place on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays
• 3-4 hour preparation allowance, depending on class size

Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver your own 2-week course: Prepare and deliver six interactive and engaging 3-hour seminars to a class of up to twelve students aged 16-17.
• Maintain a supportive classroom atmosphere: Create a welcoming and positive environment where students feel excited to contribute and learn from their peers.
• Encourage university-style learning and independent study: Run sessions that mirror undergraduate teaching methods, giving students a genuine sense of university life while guiding them to develop advanced critical thinking and independent research skills.
• Set substantial assignments and deliver weekly tutorials: Challenge students with work requiring independent study, then provide personalised feedback and guidance through focused two-to-one or small group weekly tutorials.
• Write personalised reports: Compose Letters of Recommendation for your students to help them continue along their academic journey.
• Complete mandatory training: Familiarise yourself with company procedures, logistical requirements and safeguarding through our online induction.
• Stay attentive to student welfare: Monitor attendance and remain alert to student welfare and safeguarding, reporting any concerns to help keep students safe.

About You:

• You're passionate about your subject and bring creativity and flexibility to lesson planning, adapting to diverse learning styles and classroom dynamics.
• You're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every student feels valued and can succeed, and you maintain a strong awareness of safeguarding to ensure a safe and supportive learning space for all young people.
• Possess or be working toward a Master’s degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject.
• Experience teaching or working with young people in an academic setting.
• Interactive, engaging, and inclusive teaching practice.
• Friendly and professional communications with students and staff.
• Right to work in the UK (we cannot sponsor work visas for this role).
• Experience working with international students and non-native speakers.
• Experience working in academic summer schools.
• Experience designing your own syllabi and lesson plans.

Oxford Summer Courses is committed to safeguarding and protecting children. All staff undergo enhanced DBS checks, and references are requested and, where appropriate, validated. Only successful applicants will be contacted. This advert does not discriminate on the basis of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability, or sexual orientation. Candidates are assessed solely on the basis of their merits, qualifications, and ability to perform the role. Reasonable adjustment requests, including accessible documents or interview modifications, are welcomed and should be communicated to the recruitment team.