Job Description

Regional Maths Mentor: Nottingham & Derby

Hours:

Minimum 12.5 hours per week. Expected to be between 12.5-20 hours per week. This role is within term-time only.

Pay:

This is a fixed-term casual worker contract role until July 2026. This role will pay 18 per hour, inclusive of rolled-up holiday pay.

Location:

Schools in Nottingham and Derby with possible further work in Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire, other local schools or online. Travel expenses to/from schools will be covered.

Start date:

September 2025 (with paid training in advance of this date)

Safeguarding:

At Axiom Maths, safeguarding the children who we work with is our highest priority. As part of safer recruitment, all candidates must be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check and provide two professional or academic references.

Application Process

Stage 1 - Application

: Assessed on an ongoing basis.

Stage 2 - 30 minute Interview & Task:

Scheduled around candidate's availability.

Start date:

September 2025

About Axiom Maths

Axiom Maths is a registered education charity on a mission to make the United Kingdom a more productive and socially mobile country. Half of disadvantaged children who are high attainers in mathematics at eleven are no longer high attainers by age sixteen. That is a huge loss of human potential that affects both those children as individuals and us as a wider society. We are focused on stopping that loss.


We do this by finding children with mathematical potential, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, and guide them along a path to mathematical excellence. We take a dual-pronged approach: providing a programme to improve their experience of maths, and tackling harmful societal views that stop children from feeling like maths is for them.


Were looking for individuals who are passionate about maths and wants to help bring positive change to the young people we support. You should have a strong conceptual understanding of mathematics and the enthusiasm to inspire others with it. You should also be highly organised and self-motivated, with the drive to make a real difference.


We exist to serve pupils from backgrounds that are under-represented in university mathematics, and believe that we do this better when our team includes people who are from these backgrounds themselves. If you consider yourself to be from a background where progressing to university mathematics is not the norm then we strongly encourage you to apply.

About the role

This role is an exciting chance to share your passion for maths, challenge young minds and nurture mathematical talent within a local community.


We're looking for a Maths Mentor to deliver weekly hour-long maths circles sessions to small groups of pupils at local schools. This will include preparation and delivery of multiple in-person maths circles. You will be provided with training, curriculum and circle material so you can deliver impactful sessions.


Time not allocated to maths circle delivery may involve administrative tasks, depending on programme needs. Any non-delivery time can be worked flexibly.


Specific maths circle delivery hours will be set by schools but will fall within Monday-Friday 8.30am-5.00pm, with the majority of delivery time required to fall between 3-5pm. You will have the option to state any specific weekly unavailability within your application.

The duties of this role include:

Maths Circles delivery

Session preparation including: introductory training video for each session, attempting each of the problems, reading our guidance notes and planning how to get the maths out from pupils Deliver the Axiom Maths curriculum, including preparing in advance of the sessions using Axiom Maths' training videos and mentor guidance Deliver high-quality and engaging sessions in line with Axiom Maths' mission and aims Support pupils to identify as mathematicians and feel part of a wider community of mathematicians

Reporting and Feedback

Report weekly on pupils' attendance and provide feedback on curriculum resources Feedback termly on pupils' learning in the form of progress reports Complete a termly mentor survey

Administrative Support

You may be required to completed administrative tasks depending on the number of maths circles allocated including but not limited to proofreading, testing, resource development and communications.

General

Safeguard and promote the welfare of the pupils Adhere to data protection, confidentiality, and IT policies Attend initial and ongoing training and engage in our quality assurance process

There are more details about our maths circles and the role here What is an Axiom Maths Circle?

You should apply if you:

Are a self-starter who can use your drive and enthusiasm to have a big impact on pupils. Are highly organised and can independently manage your time and schedule. Are passionate and have a strong conceptual understanding of maths. Are pursuing or have completed a STEM degree, or you have equivalent experience, for example, through work. Have experience working with young people. Are proactive and flexible. Align with the Axiom Maths ethos.

You must have:

The right to work in the UK. Commitment to equality of opportunity and the safeguarding and welfare of all students. Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Willingness to travel regularly. Willingness to undertake online training and development, both of knowledge and of skills.

Equal Opportunities

We don't want potential candidates to be put off if they believe they do not meet every one of the criteria as described in the person specification. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our criteria.


We are especially keen to receive applications from people whose background is under-represented in the mathematics profession.


Axiom Maths is an equal opportunities employer and will not discriminate against any candidate on the basis of any characteristic protected by the Equality Act 2010.


For any questions or concerns about the role or Axiom Maths, please contact info@axiommaths.com