Volunteer tutor - Action Tutoring

We are looking for volunteers to support pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds in maths or English. As a volunteer, you’ll: ● Work with 1-3 pupils to improve their English and maths, either in-person or online ● Commit to a 10-20 week programme, for just one hour a week ● Support either primary or secondary school-aged pupils ● Use our tutor workbooks to shape your weekly sessions

About the Organisation

Action Tutoring partners with schools to provide cost-effective, evidence-based tutoring that supports pupils facing disadvantage to unlock their full potential. Our trained volunteers deliver targeted support, helping schools meet their academic goals.

What you will be doing

Children from lower-income families are less likely to achieve academically than their better-off peers. Action Tutoring is a charity that works to level the playing field.

We are looking for volunteers to support pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds in maths or English. As a volunteer, you’ll:
● Work with 1-3 pupils to improve their English and maths, either in-person or online
● Commit to a 10-20 week programme, for just one hour a week
● Support either primary or secondary school-aged pupils
● Use our tutor workbooks to shape your weekly sessions

Good grades improve future prospects, opening the door to a wider range of opportunities. If you enjoy working with children and are passionate about social equality, you can make a tangible difference by volunteering for an hour a week.

What support will I get?
● Training (a two-hour induction session)
● In-session support from your Programme Coordinator
● Tutor workbooks with session plans
● Travel expenses up to £5 per session
● A free DBS check
 
Skills
We look for volunteers who:
● Have or are studying for a degree (in any subject)
● Have a B grade (or above) at A Level (or equivalent) in the subject they wish to tutor, or a similar subject
If your qualifications do not match these requirements, we still encourage you to apply. We take all previous experience into consideration, so please include anything you think might be relevant.
Programmes run during term-time, usually before, during or after the school day. You can sign up at any time throughout the year.

Gained skills
Through tutoring with us our volunteers are able to develop a wealth of transferable skills, including:
● Facilitation
● Initiative
● Working with children
● Communication
● Planning
● Emotional intelligence
● Resilience
 

What's in it for you?

Gained skills Through tutoring with us our volunteers are able to develop a wealth of transferable skills, including: ● Facilitation ● Initiative ● Working with children ● Communication ● Planning

 

What skills will you need?

Activities
Teaching & Training
 
Skills & Attributes
Basic IT skills - internet & email, Reading & Writing, Communication Skills, Listening Skills
 
Skills Description
Skills We look for volunteers who:
● Have or are studying for a degree (in any subject)
● Have a B grade (or above) at A Level (or equivalent) in the subject they wish to tutor, or a similar subject If your qualifications do not match these requirements, we still encourage you to apply. We take all previous experience into consideration, so please include anything you think might be relevant. Programmes run during term-time, usually before, during or after the school day. You can sign up at any time throughout the year.
 

What's the time commitment and where? 

One hour a week across the course of a school term.

 

Location: We work in many schools across the country, we also offer volunteering online.

Disability and Access Support: We can talk to you about how we can best assure that your needs are met.

 

How can I apply?

Please complete the form below and we will put you in contact with the organisation.   It’s helpful if you can tell us a little about yourself and why you’re interested in this role in the message box below. 

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