Tutoring with We Solve Problems

We invite all students in Mathematics and related areas (Statistics, Theoretical Physics, etc) to apply for Tutor and Head tutor positions on Maths Circles.

Maths Circles are fun, intellectually stimulating sessions designed for exceptionally motivated pupils in school years 7-11 genuinely interested in mathematics. The Circles focus on deep problem-solving and critical thinking rather than rote memorisation. The sessions are based on fully extra-curricular material developed by We Solve Problems, covering topics such as Game Theory, Graph Theory, Number Theory, and many others.

Tutors will get:

  • Unique experience working with bright and very motivated pupils
  • Enhanced DBS check / SVG membership paid by WSP
  • Necessary training to work with children
  • A fair pay of £30 per hour for university students

The head tutor, or the head of a Maths Circle, is a tutor who is in charge of admin tasks like communicating with the University and We Solve Problems, ensuring there are enough tutors for each session, and the like. The head tutor receives a double pay of £60 per hour.

Maths Circles are in person, usually run on Saturdays and Sundays for 1 hour 30 min during the whole of the school year. It is not necessary to attend all the sessions.

If you are interested in becoming one of our tutors, then, please fill in this form.

We would expect enthusiastic, high-achieving, maths-loving students to join our tutoring team, with a genuine passion for sharing their knowledge. Personal experience of mathematical olympiads would be an advantage.

We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every single qualification. Not all strong candidates will meet every single qualification as listed. Research shows that people who identify as being from underrepresented groups are more prone to experiencing imposter syndrome and doubting the strength of their candidacy, so we urge you not to exclude yourself prematurely and to submit an application if you’re interested in this work.

How are Math Circles actually run?

  • Before each session, a problem sheet is sent to the tutoring team, containing examples, problems and solutions.
  • At the start of the session, one of the tutors explains to the kids the solutions of the examples from the problem sheet.
  • The children then start solving the problems, and when they think they are ready they raise a hand and a tutor comes to listen to and discuss their solution. If the solution is correct, then the tutor marks the problem as solved. If the solution is incomplete or incorrect, the the tutor should praise the kid’s effort and encourage the kid to think a little bit more, softly directing them towards the solution.
  • When they leave the session the kids receive a full set of solutions of the problems studied to work at home (if they want to).