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1121801
University of Nottingham
19/01/2027
12 Months
To be arranged by hiring manager
Smart Casual
Pay
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Description
Role
The University of Nottingham has joined four other universities across the UK to launch mA*ths Online, a programme targeted at Year 12 Maths students from communities underrepresented in Higher Education.
This year we will be supporting 50 A-Level Maths students from the East Midlands as they develop the skills they need to achieve an A* in A-level Maths, and build their confidence to apply to universities that require an A* in A-level Maths for their chosen subject.
The programme includes in-person Masterclasses hosted at the university, online mentoring sessions and MOOCs – Massive Open Online Courses. You will support participants online and in person, helping them to achieve their aspirations as they look to study STEM courses at university and go on to have successful careers in their chosen field.
In the process you will gain experience of mentoring and tutoring, and your support will ensure that our Masterclass events run smoothly and are both useful and memorable for participants.
This is a developmental opportunity for University of Nottingham students, and we expect mentors to acquire and develop a wide number of employability skills through this role. Mentors will receive supervision from a member of staff in the university’s Access and Widening Participation Team who has overall responsibility for the scheme and is available for guidance, support and advice as needed.
Mentors are expected to attend two in-person Masterclasses, and lead three mentoring sessions per mentoring week, lasting two hours each. There will be 6 mentoring weeks in total. Mentors must be able to commit to all of the dates which can be found on the role profile form which is linked in the application form.
The programme will repeat in the Autumn and Spring terms 2027/8 and successful applicants will have the opportunity to continue their role if desired.
An enhanced DBS check will be required for the role which the University of Nottingham will arrange for successful candidates.
Start Date: 19/01/2027
End Date: 31/12/2027
Working Hours: To be arranged by hiring manager
Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour
Holiday Pay Rate: £1.53 per hour
Location: University Park Campus, UoN/Online
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Duties and responsibilities
Masterclasses:
- Attend both in-person Masterclasses
- Support activities led by our partner, Mathematics in Education and Industry (MEI), working with participants in group sessions and break-out times
- Engage with participants
- Represent your course of study, giving knowledge of your current modules and experience, and sharing knowledge about the university, accommodation, sport, societies, SU and other facilities at the campuses
- Provide further information about student life
- Assist with setting up and packing down venue
- Provide appropriate advice and directions about the location of schools, rooms, and buildings across campuses
- Comply with university policies and legal requirements to ensure that all information provided is fully accurate
- Maintain the safety and well-being of visitors by adhering to university policies and procedures
Online Mentoring:
- Attend all online mentoring sessions as outlined
- Run online mentoring sessions for the participants, providing knowledge and support, helping to develop their academic skills and build confidence and resilience
- Provide help with MOOC questions or others related to the A-Level Maths syllabus
- Report attendance / absence
- Provide more general support around university attendance and student life
You will also undertake paid, online and in-person training including how to deliver the mentor sessions, and how to practically run the sessions, which are hosted on MEI’s platform called Integral.
Skills and experience
- For this role you must have achieved an A or A* grade at A-Level Maths and be currently studying a STEM subject and you must be available for all the dates on the programme, including training.
We are looking for the following skills and experience:
- A current student at the University of Nottingham
- Able to deliver engaging group sessions, and hold the attention of young people
- Able to be flexible with planning their session content, responding to participant needs
- Enthusiastic and able to motivate young people to get involved in activities
- Able to communicate confidently, and adapt style to suit different audiences
- Reliable, punctual, and organised
- Able to relate to Year 12 learners
- Approachable and friendly
- Professional and a good role model
- Have experience of working with young people
Additional desirable skills and experience:
- An understanding of the barriers that some young people face when in education and when thinking about applying for university
- Experience of tutoring, either online or in person
- Experience of working at events
- Leadership skills
If you don't meet all of these criteria, please don't be put off from applying – we would be delighted to hear how your skills and experience would help you in the role.
We are particularly keen to hear from students with backgrounds that are underrepresented at universities in the UK – you can be a part of a programme that looks to make a positive change for hundreds of local A-Level students.
If you have any questions about the role, or any of the information provided here, please email mathsonline@nottingham.ac.uk.
Location
University Park Campus, UoN / Online
How to apply
Ensure that you demonstrate how you meet the requirements outlined above in your written application. You will always need to tailor your application to the role you are applying for. Applications may close early if a suitable candidate is found, so apply early to avoid disappointment.
This role is being managed by The Flexible Staffing Team at the University of Nottingham, we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, and we welcome applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of our communities.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process on account of a disability or other health-related condition, please contact the team at FlexibleStaffing@nottingham.ac.uk
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