MESME Maths Tutor/Mentor

Mathematics Education for Social Mobility and Excellence (MESME) is currently seeking passionate and dedicated mentors to support and develop the mathematical thinking and curiosity of high prior-attaining Year 7 – 11 students through our exciting online enrichment programme, Maths Circles. Successful applicants will be paid to take part in MESME’s training programme and join a team of MESME mentors with opportunities to apply for roles in September. 

About MESME 

Mathematics Education for Social Mobility and Excellence (MESME) is a charity dedicated to supporting students from all backgrounds to achieve mathematical excellence, so that they go on to have a greater and richer range of future personal, employment and economic choices. In a MESME Maths Circle, a small group of students come together regularly with an experienced, knowledgeable mentor to grapple with intriguing questions, to discover and explore exciting ideas, and to learn to think like advanced mathematicians. 

Find out more at www.mesme.org. 

Benefits of working as a MESME tutor/mentor 

• Receiving thorough and paid onboarding training by our team of experienced mentors 
• Flexibility of teaching online 
• Growing professionally within a community of like-minded mathematicians 
• Working within an already established and evidence-based curriculum 
• Being a part of a rapidly-expanding mentor programme 
• Becoming part of a national network of Maths Circles, mathematicians, and thought leaders 
• Supporting social mobility to enable students from disadvantaged backgrounds access to pathways of higher education 

What we are looking for in a MESME tutor/mentor 

MESME is committed to attracting, developing and retaining a diverse workforce, with a broad range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We do not want potential candidates to be put off if they believe they do not meet every one of the criteria as described in this person specification. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and we encourage you to apply even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the criteria below: 

• Strong mathematical knowledge, for example, an undergraduate degree in mathematics/mathematical sciences and/or excellent A-Level Maths/Further Maths results. 
• Experienced classroom teacher or tutor of secondary mathematics, with particular experience in creating and using innovative and interactive online resources and teaching. 
• Experience teaching and engaging high-attainers (e.g. ‘top set’ students). 
• Experience using online learning platforms and tools, including the confidence to acquire and develop new IT skills for online teaching. 
• Creative problem-solver with a passion for maths and the desire to nurture this in others. 
• Committed to empowering students to own their learning processes, particularly for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. 
• Committed to working with integrity, openness, and honesty; safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; keeping data safe and up-to-date; equal opportunities; driving social mobility. 

Responsibilities 

The key responsibilities for this role are: 

Maths Circles delivery 

• high-quality and engaging online lessons in line with MESME’s mission and aims 
• working within the MESME curriculum and philosophy 
• supporting students to identify as mathematicians and feel part of a wider community of mathematicians 
• advanced preparation of lessons by way of MESME’s training videos and lesson planning 

Reporting and Feedback 

• regularly reporting on student attendance, student progress, and programme feedback to support MESME’s continued commitment to the improvement of programming 

General 

• safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people 
• adhering to data protection, confidentiality, and IT policies 

Application details 

How to apply Please click here to fill out the application form 

Closing date 5pm, April 7th, 2023 

Interviews Week commencing April 17th, 2023 

For any questions or concerns about the role or MESME, please contact anita.zarska@mesme.org