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Learning and Skills Maths Tutor

Job Details:

Job Reference: HCC624079

Salary Range: £33,178 - £36,369 per annum

Work Location: Swanwick Lodge Secure Children’s Home, Swanwick

Hours per week: 37 (part-time hours will be considered)

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 1 June 2026

Interview Date: 11 June 2026

Early applications are encouraged as we may close the advert ahead of the stated closing date.

The Role:

Due to the growth of our curriculum offer, you’ll join our Secure and Specialist Education Service as a Learning and Skills Maths Tutor within our provision at Swanwick Lodge Secure Children’s Home. 

 

In this challenging, but highly rewarding and meaningful role, you’ll work as part of a welcoming, highly supportive multidisciplinary team, helping to design and deliver tailored education programmes for young people who may have experienced significant disruption to their education.

 

A dedicated, and engaging Maths teacher, with strong experience supporting vulnerable learners, including those with additional needs, you’ll be motivated to make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable young people.

What you’ll do:

  • Plan and deliver an engaging and inclusive Maths curriculum tailored to individual learner needs.
  • Design personalised learning programmes that support re-engagement, achievement, and progression.
  • Work collaboratively with other Maths tutors and professionals across the Secure and Specialist Education service to maximise provisions.
  • Contribute to enrichment weeks, supporting a broad and balanced education offer.
  • Accurately record progress, attainment, and engagement using digital systems.
  • Promote equality, inclusion, and positive relationships in all aspects of your work.

What we’re looking for:

  • A Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) or Level 5 equivalent teaching qualification.
  • Experience delivering high-quality education to vulnerable learners, including those with SEND and poor mental wellbeing.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with learners, colleagues, and professionals.
  • Resilience, patience, empathy, and compassion, with the ability to manage emotionally challenging situations.
  • Confidence using IT systems and learning technologies.
  • Strong knowledge of education policy, regulation and inspection, including Ofsted.

 

Take a look at our Candidate Pack for more information about the Learning and Skills Maths Tutor role, team and our values. The section ‘About you’ explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about. Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements and demonstrate our values, in your application.

Why join us?

  • A comprehensive induction programme with all required training.
  • Access to a friendly, highly supportive team with a wide range of specialist expertise.
  • Opportunities to work across secure and specialist education settings and develop specialist skills.
  • Great job satisfaction from supporting young people to achieve their academic potential.
  • A learner-centred culture focused on progression, wellbeing, and long-term outcomes
  • Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme - to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. 
  • A competitive benefits package that includes generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Find more information here.   

 

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

 

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.

 

Other roles you may have experience of may include: Teacher, Maths Teacher, Teacher -Specialist Provision, Learning and Engagement Teacher, Maths Tutor, Outreach Tutor, Teaching and Learning Practitioner, Lead Tutor.

Additional Information:

Learning and Skills Maths Tutor Candidate Pack

Vetting Requirements:

The post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, references will be requested prior to interview.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

For general enquiries, please contact care.careers@hants.gov.uk
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Reece Phippen, Education Manager on reece.phippen@hants.gov.uk

 

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
 

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.
 

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.


 


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