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16 Mar 2026
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Role & Department Overview

Would you like to work with a small group of Year 12 mathematics students to consolidate and enrich their learning?
 
Levelling Up is a nationwide scheme, supported by the London Mathematical Society and the Institute for Mathematics and its Applications, that offers targeted support, during the Summer Term of Year 12, to small groups of A-level Mathematics students. Year 12 mathematics students will be helped to consolidate their subject knowledge and enrich their learning through participation in these sessions. Our Levelling Up tutors, who will be current undergraduate or postgraduate students at Lancaster, will drive these sessions, using the supplied Levelling Up teaching materials and lesson plans.
 
You'll work as part of a team of four tutors, liaising with Lancaster academic staff, to run a series of weekly mathematics classes, usually on Tuesday afternoons. The participating students will have been nominated by teachers at selected schools in Lancashire and Cumbria.
 
This is your opportunity to gain some paid work experience as a teacher, be part of an initiative to improve the learning outcomes of the participating students and help develop the School of Mathematical Sciences' links with local schools and colleges.
 
Preferred start date: 21st of April 2026
 
Expected end date: 23rd of June 2026 
 
Interview date: 18th of March 2026
Weekly hours: 2.5 hours per week
Location: Remotely (in the UK) and on the Lancaster University campus

Job Description

Main Responsibilities:
 
  •  Teaching and mentoring a group of Year 12 students as they consolidate and enrich their learning of the A-level Mathematics syllabus.
  •  Delivering weekly online mathematics tutorials in collaboration with their fellow tutors.
  •  Assisting in ensuring the health, safety and well-being of all those enrolled on the course, including any students with disabilities or additional support needs.
  •  Adhering to all departmental and university policies and procedures including those relating to safeguarding and health & safety.
  •  Helping ensure appropriate behaviour is maintained by students enrolled on the course.
  •  Reporting any issues that arise to staff coordinating the scheme.
  •  Any other duties to support the running of the scheme.

Person Specification

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate the following:
 
Essential
  • A current undergraduate or postgraduate student at Lancaster University.
  •  Previous knowledge of the topics taught in A-level Mathematics.
  •  A clear and appropriate rationale for applying for this role.
  •  Excellent communication skills and the ability to express information and ideas in a clear manner.
  •  Be reliable, trustworthy and honest.
  •  Be flexible and adaptable.
  •  Able to work effectively as part of a team whilst also having a strong initiative.
  •  Have a friendly and positive approach to work.

Desirable

  • Studying in the School of Mathematical Sciences, on either a scheme administered by this department or a joint scheme to which this department contributes.
  •  Knowledge of mathematical pedagogy through, for example, participation in a Mathematical Education course.
  •  Experience of helping younger students understand difficult mathematical concepts.
  •  Experience of working with young people.
  •  Experience of service as a student ambassador at Lancaster.

Successful candidates will be asked to undertake an enhanced DBS check, if they have not undertaken one of these in the last three years.

 
Working in this role will help develop the following skills and experience:
 
  • Integrity
  • Planning and organising
  • Teamwork
  • Verbal communication
For further information on the role, please contact Dr James Groves on [email protected]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 Please note: Unless specified otherwise in the advert wording, this role is only open to individuals living in the UK. 

You are required to submit a cover letter to support your application. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Applications without a cover letter or CV will not be considered, please ensure your CV and cover letter are tailored to yourself and the role you are applying for. 

Under the terms of this work, we endeavour to provide the advertised number of hours. However, hours are not guaranteed, and that work may cease if there is a fall in demand. 

Adverts that display a closing date should be treated as a guide. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.

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Help and advice on making applications can be found on the Lancaster University Careers pages. Visit www.lancaster.ac.uk/careers.

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