We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for an amiable and student-focused 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.

 Hurstpierpoint College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an online presence and adverse media review, checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service