MASH Senior Peer Tutor (3 positions)

Hours required: During the academic year MASH senior peer tutors are likely to be offered hours staffing our Maths department drop-ins, of between two and three hours a week. There is occasionally other work available (general drop-in support, project work etc). Provisionally the sessions are timetabled Tuesday morning, Wednesday afternoon and Friday afternoon (of which you would need to work at least one session), but please be aware this is subject to change until mid-September. There is compulsory paid training Friday 27 Sepetmber 2024.

Job Description

MASH is the University’s mathematics and statistics help provision as part of the Mathematics Resources Centre. We provide daily drop-in support for all students, dedicated sessions for Year 1 students studying Mathematics modules and statistics advice appointments for both students and staff.

Senior Peer Tutors will use their flexible and mature mathematical knowledge and experience to provide support to students and staff.

The primary focus of the MASH Senior Peer Tutors is to manage the Year 1 maths workshops.   As the senior tutor you will be responsible for:

• Supporting students with mathematical queries.
• Managing the team (supervision, timetabling, briefing the team at the start of the session).
• Developing mathematical skills in the team of peer tutors via training, monitoring, feedback, and advice.  
• Using your mature mathematical knowledge and experience to help deal with difficult queries by supporting both the student and the peer tutor.

Other duties that might be required (depending on your background and the needs of the department) include:

• Working in our general drop-in; supporting students with mathematical and statistical queries across the University.
• Collating and creating resources.
• Meeting with individuals or small groups of students or staff to provide support on data collection, data organisation and data analysis.
• Liaising with other team members and academic staff.
• Promotion of the service. 

You will be based at the University of Bath. Support and guidance will be given by core members of the MASH team but you will be responsible for carrying out appointments and providing mathematical support without assistance.  

Essential skills and qualities

• Due to the nature of this position, you must be able to provide mathematical and/or statistical support to students on any degree, including Year 1 Mathematics students. You will have the equivalent of a 3-year degree in mathematics and/or statistics. You will most likely be a final year MMath or PG student in the Department of Mathematical Sciences, but final year BSc students with suitable experience may also be considered.
• Previous experience tutoring mathematics or statistics is essential.  
• Empathetic.
• Ability to quickly synthesise information given by students or staff.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good time management.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Leadership qualities including effective delegation, confidence, and a positive attitude.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Initiative to develop own ideas.
• Trustworthy. 

Method Of Application

To apply, you need to send the following to mash-admin@bath.ac.uk  using the subject MASH Senior Peer Tutor Application.

1. A short CV (max two pages) - please ensure that you include your previous education, employment, and any relevant experience.?This should include details of at least one referee who can be contacted as part of the recruitment process. 
2. A statement outlining why you would like this role and why you are a suitable candidate, maximum 400 words. If you would like to be considered as a Peer Tutor in the event that you are unsuccessful in your application for Senior Peer Tutor, please note this here. There is no need to submit a separate application.
3. A full transcript of your undergraduate degree if this is available. 

Deadline: Tuesday 3 September 2024

Interviews: Tuesday 10 September 

Decisions: Wednesday 11 September

First day: Friday 27 September

You will need to attend a very brief in-person ‘right to work’ check before, or on, the first day of work, this requires you to have your passport with you.

Queries

If you have any queries, please email mash@bath.ac.uk.