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Mathematics Tutor

Mathematics Tutor

London Academy of Excellence (LAE)

Newham

  • £15 per hour
  • Quick apply
  • Expired
Job type:
Part Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
ASAP
Apply by:
18 October 2021

Job overview

Mathematics Tutor

Contract: Fixed term, October 2021 – June 2022

Hours: 0.2FTE / 1 day per week

Salary: £15 per hour

London Academy of Excellence (LAE) is seeking to recruit an academically successful mathematics tutor to work in this ambitious, selective sixth form. LAE is in an outstanding, heavily oversubscribed school located in the heart of Stratford, close to the Olympic Park and just two minutes from Stratford Station (zone 2/3), with excellent links to all parts of London.

In recent years, LAE has consistently secured outstanding A level results with 96% of grades at A*, A or B and 73% of grades at A* or A. Each year, 200+ students per year progress to Russell Group universities, and more than 200 have taken up places at the universities of Oxford and Cambridge since the school opened in 2012. Our average grade is an A+ and our ALPS 1 value-added score places us in the top 1% of schools nationally for progress. We are delighted to continue to achieve the best A-level results in east London.

The role

The successful candidate will have either an A or A* in A level mathematics and will support the department with the delivery of the A-level curriculum to promote high standards of academic attainment and progression to competitive universities for sixth formers. If selected, you will be leading intervention classes, designing classroom resources, providing support for students and staff, as well as contributing to the marking of assessments and exams. LAE can offer you:

• The opportunity to gain experience of working with young people in one of the country’s leading sixth form schools.

• A culture of professional trust and collegiate working that promotes autonomy, innovation, and rigour.

• Access to an outstanding package of regular, high-quality continuous professional development and support.

• A modern and positive learning environment minutes from the Olympic Park and Stratford Station.

• Collaborative working with our world-class partner schools: Brighton College, Caterham School, Eton College, Forest School, Highgate School and UCS Hampstead.

• Access to a Cycle Scheme, Tech Scheme, and discounted local gym membership.

LAE is a diverse and inclusive school, committed to supporting staff and students to be themselves and succeed on merit.

How to apply?

Please submit a concise supporting statement together with the application form to hr@lae.ac.uk no later than 11.00am on Monday, 18 October 2021.

LAE will interview as applications are received and reserves the right to appoint ahead of the deadline. For more information, please contact James Kane, Assistant Head: james.kane@lae.ac.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo pre-employment screening, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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About London Academy of Excellence (LAE)

“An inspirational school”

LAE is one of the highest-performing sixth form colleges in the United Kingdom. Our average A level grade is an A* and our ALPS 1 value-added score places us in the top 1% of schools nationally for progress. LAE consistently secures top university destinations for all students. The school is particularly proud of its success helping students from disadvantaged backgrounds to gain places at the finest universities in the UK and around the world. Over 1,200 of our alumni have progressed to a Russell Group university and over 120 to Oxford or Cambridge.

However, academic success if only one aspect of life at LAE. Our links with partner schools, employers and universities are combined with a rich and varied co-curricular offer that encompasses sport, music, arts, volunteering and careers experience. The provision is truly unique and sets LAE apart as an inspirational school.

Successful candidates will be joining an diverse, inclusive, and ambitious school located in the heart of Stratford, close to the Olympic Park and just two minutes from Stratford Station (zone 2/3), with excellent links to all parts of London.

LAE can offer you:

· The opportunity to gain experience of teaching and working with highly motivated students in one of the country’s leading sixth form schools.

· An intellectually stimulating working environment characterised by a culture of professional trust and collegiate working that promotes autonomy, innovation, and rigour.

· Access to an outstanding package of regular, high-quality continuous professional development and support.

· A modern and positive learning environment minutes from the Olympic Park and Stratford Station.

· A package of employee benefits including access to a Cycle Scheme, Tech Scheme, and discounted local gym memberships.

LAE is a diverse and inclusive school, committed to supporting staff and students to be themselves and succeed on merit.

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