Secondary Mathematics Tutor

Salary: £30 per hour

Hours of work: Flexible

Background

PKAVS Carers Services improves the quality of life for unpaid carers of all ages. The service supports carers to achieve positive outcomes relating to their own personal wellbeing and development and supports carers in managing their caring role whilst progressing towards their own goals. Promoting choice and person-centred approaches, PKAVS helps carers to be individuals first, and carers second.

One of the supports that is offered to young carers (aged 5-18 years) is extra educational support to help with achievement and engagement within schools. The EASyc (Education Attainment Service for Young Carers) looks to develop person-centred support for those young carers referred in for tutoring.

Role

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Mathematics Tutor to join our team, working with groups, individuals, both online and in-person with our young carers studying secondary maths from S1 through to advanced higher level. Sessions are offered in a variety of venues including, but not limited to, the Carers Centre, other community venues, schools and online. Tutors will provide tailored tuition and may offer specialist skills, methods, or approaches to support individual learning needs.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is educated to degree-level as a minimum.
• Has a good understanding of the Scottish Curriculum.
• Is experienced in working with young people as a tutor/educator.
• Is available during school and/or after school hours on weekdays.
• Has an understanding of young carers rights, needs, and issues.
• Please note due to the nature of this role a drivers license and access to a vehicle would be essential.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Develop individually tailored learning sessions that will support young carers learning needs, in line with their schoolwork, and show progression towards the next level.
• Maintain a record of sessions and send this information in to the EASyc project admin regularly.
• Discuss any barriers to learning that are identified with individual learners.
• Be available, when required, to support the evaluation and development of the tutoring processes.
• Work with a flexible approach, understanding the demanding role that young carers can have and the impact this can have on their ability to commit to regular times and frequency.
• Work in line with Health, Safety and relevant insurance requirements, and work in line with child protection regulations.

Additional Information

The post-holder will be self-employed and will work across Perth and Kinross at pre-agreed locations, depending on the needs and location of the young person. The post-holder will be responsible to the Young Carers Educational Attainment Worker and must complete a mandatory induction programme before commencing work with young carers. The role is subject to a satisfactory Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check. Any offer of appointment will be conditional upon receipt of two satisfactory references, a satisfactory PVG check, and confirmation of eligibility to work in the UK.

Pay: £30.00 per hour

Application question(s):

• You will need to be able to provide documentation to support your right to work in the UK at interview. Do you have the relevant paper work?
• Do you currently have a valid driving licence?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person