Job Description
We are looking for volunteers to support pupils from low-income backgrounds in English or maths. Education in this country isn’t fair. If you are from a poorer socio-economic background, you are less likely to achieve academically than your peers.
As an English or maths volunteer, you’ll work with 1-3 pupils for an hour a week. The minimum commitment is one programme, which is between 10 and 20 weeks. You’ll volunteer at the same time each week, either in a local school or online. You can support children preparing for their SATs (ages 9-11) or GCSEs (ages 14-16).
Volunteering for just one hour per week is a rewarding way to make a difference to the lives of disadvantaged young people. You will be directly supporting them to build their confidence and help ensure they leave school with the grades needed to build a bright future, all while developing your own experience!
Apply here today - https://actiontutoring.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer/
Where can I tutor?
Face-to-face opportunities are available in Birmingham, Bristol, Liverpool, Southport, Wirral, Newcastle, Nottingham, Sheffield, London and Sussex. You can tutor online from anywhere in England, Scotland and Wales. Please note we cannot currently accept tutors who live outside the UK or are under the age of 18.
Find our Londonschool locations here - https://actiontutoring.org.uk/reacharea/london/
What support will I get?
We provide all of our tutors with training, workbooks to use in sessions, a DBS check and travel expenses up to £5 per session.
What skills do I need?
We look for volunteers who have or are studying for a degree (in any subject) and have a B grade (or above) at A Level (or equivalent) in the subject (or similar) they wish to tutor.
If your qualifications do not match these requirements, we still encourage you to apply and we would love to hear about any other qualifications/training/work experience related to the role. Once we review your answers, we may then arrange a call with you to find out more. We take all previous experience into consideration, so please include anything you think might be relevant.
You need to be a fluent English speaker, and enthusiasm for the subject you’re tutoring is important. Experience working with young people is helpful but not essential. You’ll need good communication skills, patience, commitment and resilience.
What skills can I gain?
Through tutoring with us our volunteers are able to develop a wealth of transferable skills, including:
- Communication
- Planning
- Emotional intelligence
- Resilience
- Confidence
- Working with children
- Facilitation
- Initiative
Other benefits
Action Tutoring volunteers come from a range of different backgrounds and occupations and are aged from 18 to 82! As a volunteer tutor you’ll have the opportunity to meet like-minded individuals in your community and have a direct impact on the outcomes of the next generation.
After you’ve volunteered on a full programme with us, we can provide a reference (upon request) for future employers.
Job Type: Volunteer
Benefits:
- Free or subsidised travel
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location