Future Maths is a programme for Y8 girls who are high achieving in maths, but at risk of not reaching their full potential. Run in collaboration with Imperial College London, it aims to build confidence and attainment through tutoring and targeted workshops. Future Maths Tutors will deliver maths tutoring to a small group of students over a period of 9 weeks, with the opportunity to support at two additional workshops with the participating school pupils.
For the tutoring element of Future Maths, the LSE are partnering with Team Up, an education charity, which uses tuition to enable pupils from low-income backgrounds to meaningfully increase their academic attainment.
What does the Future Maths Tutor role involve?
This a regular paid opportunity for undergraduate LSE students studying a quantitative degree subject with a mathematical element.
- Tutors will deliver up to 60 minutes of tutoring per week over a 9-week period from January-March 2026 at one of our partner schools in Greenwich or Barking.
- Each tutor will support a small group of students to improve their confidence and attainment in maths.
- Training and continued guidance on how to best support your students will be provided, and travel to and from the schools will be reimbursed.
- There will be additional opportunities to support at two workshops taking place in May and July 2026.
What are the benefits of being a Future Maths Tutor?
- Develop transferable skills, such as time-management, communication, presentation and problem-solving.
- Enhance your CV and gain experience of working with young people in the UK education system.
- You’ll have the opportunity to raise students’ attainment and confidence, whilst encouraging engagement with maths.
- As well as receiving full training, you’ll be supported by teachers from the school, Team Up and the LSE WP team.
- You’ll be paid an hourly wage, including for training (currently £17.46).
Who can apply?
Candidates should have a maths A-Level or equivalent and currently be studying a quantitative degree subject at LSE with a mathematical element.
How to apply?
Applications open Monday 22 September and close Sunday 19 October 11.59pm (UK time).
All related documents (e.g. job description, person specification, job advert) and application form will be available shortly.
Further guidance on completing application forms can be found on page 27 of the LSE Careers Guide to CV’s, cover letters and application forms. It is recommended you read this ahead of completing the application form.
If you have any questions, please contact ard.futuremaths@lse.ac.uk