Maths and Numeracy Tutor – Cambridge (CB2)

Hours: Full-time or Part-time, up to 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Temporary, ongoing – open to contract or self-employed

Essential: Full UK driving licence and access to your own car

An alternative education provider in Cambridge needs a Maths Tutor to work one-to-one with pupils aged 5 to 18 who are currently out of school. Many have autism, ADHD or anxiety about learning, so sessions are short, practical and paced to each pupil. You'll cover everything from number bonds and fractions to Functional Skills and GCSE Maths, teaching at pupils' homes, community venues and a local centre. Full time or part-time, up to 30 hours a week in term time, with travel time paid and fuel reimbursed.

About the Provider

The provider works with local authorities to support young people aged 5 to 18 who are missing education, including pupils with SEND (autism, ADHD, PDA), young people in care and those who are anxious about, or have been excluded from, school. Work is one-to-one and happens wherever the pupil is most comfortable: at home, out in the community or at a learning centre.

The Role

- Teach Functional Skills Maths (Entry Level to Level 2) and GCSE Maths (Foundation and Higher) one-to-one
- Run numeracy catch-up sessions for primary-age pupils
- Set work on an online maths platform for pupils who learn at home
- Prepare pupils for exams with practice papers and revision plans
- Record attendance and progress after every session
- Keep mentors, families and the local authority updated through regular reports

What You'll Need





- A full UK driving licence and access to your own car (business insurance required)
- Maths tutoring or teaching experience – Functional Skills, GCSE or primary numeracy
- Confidence adapting lessons for pupils with autism, ADHD or low confidence in maths
- Flexible availability across Monday to Friday, up to 30 hours a week
- Experience in a PRU, alternative provision or SEN school would helpQTS preferred, particularly for GCSE teaching, but not essential

We're looking for a calm, organised tutor who will break a topic down as many times as it takes.

Why Work with Luma?

- Your own dedicated consultant – personalised support from someone who understands your skills, preferences and career ambitions.
- Market-leading pay rates – competitive rates that recognise your experience and the value you bring.
- Long-term security – access to ongoing contracts and exciting temp-to-perm opportunities.
- Invest in your future – access to ongoing CPD, training and opportunities to develop your skills.
- Reliable weekly payments – prompt, dependable pay with dedicated payroll support.
- Outstanding opportunities – access to rewarding roles across SEN, SEMH, alternative provision and mainstream education.

Luma Education Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Tutors are paid per lesson/booked session. Rates may vary depending on subject, level, experience and student demand. Tutors can set their availability and may offer 1-to-1 tutoring, group classes and/or online courses through the Tutoring Ambitions platform. Platform commission applies to bookings.

📌 Maths and Numeracy Tutor – Cambridge (Town of Cambridge)
🏢 Luma Education Recruitment
📍 Town of Cambridge