Maths Tutor in Portsmouth

Help students build confidence, overcome barriers and achieve their potential in maths. The Portsmouth Academy is seeking a Maths Tutor with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) to join our supportive team and make a meaningful difference through personalised learning. Working with students individually and in small groups, you will deliver targeted tuition that strengthens understanding, addresses gaps in knowledge and develops the skills students need to succeed. This is an opportunity to help young people who may find maths challenging experience success and grow in confidence. You will work closely with class teachers and school leaders to identify priorities, create bespoke learning plans and adapt your approach as students progress.

In this role, you will:

• Plan and deliver engaging tuition tailored to students’ individual learning needs.
• Create and adapt resources that make mathematical concepts accessible.
• Identify barriers to learning and use supportive, inclusive approaches to help students overcome them.
• Strengthen students’ problem-solving skills, independent learning and preparation for examinations.
• Assess understanding, monitor progress and adjust learning plans to maximise impact.
• Maintain accurate records and share clear progress updates with teachers and relevant colleagues.

What you will need to succeed:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and at least two years’ teaching or tutoring experience.
• Strong knowledge of maths and the relevant curriculum and examination requirements.
• The ability to explain concepts clearly and adapt your teaching to different abilities and learning needs.
• A commitment to inclusive education and high expectations for every student.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with a collaborative approach to supporting learning.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

The Portsmouth Academy is focused on providing an inclusive education for all children and ensuring that every child has access to the same opportunities. The Portsmouth Academy’s vision and ethos is rooted in developing aspirational and self-reflective learners who are able to think for themselves and be valuable members of their community. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum in both KS3 and 4, placing significant importance on cultural capital alongside academic achievement.

Next steps:

If you are interested in working in our school, benefitting from a supportive network of teachers across our large academy and our Trust and you are keen to progress your career, then please apply today! Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.