Perth And Kinross Association Of Voluntary Service Limited
Secondary Mathematics Tutor
Secondary Mathematics Tutor at Perth And Kinross Association Of Voluntary Service Limited, based in Perth and Kinross, paying £30.00 per hour. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £30.00 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Perth and Kinross
- Closing date
- Sector
- Tutor
- DBS check
Bang in line with the market for tutor
Reference 4ab2b477-6fe4-4125-8481-a76dc9b69089
About the role
SECONDARY MATHEMATICS TUTOR JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION
| Job Title: | Secondary Mathematics Tutor |
| Salary: | £30 per hour |
| Hours of Work: | Flexible |
| Contract Type: | Contractor |
| Area: | Perth and Kinross |
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
| Employer: | The post-holder will be self-employed. |
| Location of Work: | This post will be based throughout Perth and Kinross and pre-agreed locations – location of young person dependent. |
| Responsible To: | Young Carers Educational Attainment Worker. |
| Induction: | A planned Induction Programme is mandatory and needs to becompleted prior to starting work with young carers |
| PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups): | This post requires a PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) check. |
| Offer of Appointment: | An offer of appointment will be made subject to twosatisfactory references, PVG check, and eligibility to work inthe UK. |
PKAVS is an Equal Opportunities employer.
Reference: 4ab2b477-6fe4-4125-8481-a76dc9b69089 · Posted 4 days ago · Closes 16 Nov 2026 · Listed via Perth And Kinross Association Of Voluntary Service Limited
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