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Volunteer tutor

Posted for Action Tutoring

Action Tutoring is a national education charity that offers free Maths and English tutoring to pupils facing disadvantage.

By volunteering as a tutor at a local school or online, you'll be supporting children to build their confidence and help ensure they leave school with the grades needed, to build a bright future.

What will I be doing?

  • Tutoring 1-3 pupils in Year 5 or 6, or Year 7, 10 or 11.
  • Committing to one hour a week, for up to 20 weeks. You choose the day and time to sign up to. 
  • Using our tutor workbooks to guide your pupils through activities that will boost their confidence and grades.

What you'll gain: 

  • Receive induction training, tutor workbooks and ongoing support. 
  • Develop skills like communication, leadership, and problem-solving.
  • Meet like-minded people in our volunteer community. 
  • Travel expense reimbursement (up to £5 per session). 
  • Free DBS check.

This volunteer role is perfect for you if you:

  • Are passionate about making a difference and helping young people succeed, particularly those facing disadvantage. 
  • Seek valuable experience working with children and are keen to learn and hone essential skills such as communication, mentorship, and leadership – all highly valued in any career path.
  • Have a busy schedule but are keen to contribute to your community, as this flexible role requires just one hour a week, either in-person or conveniently online.

Skills

We look for volunteers with: 

  • Solid subject knowledge in the area they wish to tutor, which may be demonstrated by a degree or grade B at A-level qualification (or equivalent) or relevant experience.
  • The ability to explain concepts clearly, accurately and patiently.
  • A commitment to supporting pupils academic progress.
  • We recognise that valuable experience can be gained through diverse routes, so if your qualifications differ from those mentioned - we still encourage you to apply!

We welcome applications from volunteers across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. (Please note: this is a volunteer, unpaid position.)

Please highlight any relevant experience or skills in your application.

Details

  • Accessibility
  • Age restrictions
    18+
  • DBS check required
    Paid for by us.
  • Equal Opportunities Policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
    If travelling to a school is an option.
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Ongoing support
  • Suitable for under 16s
  • Suitable for under 18s
  • Training provided
  • Volunteer induction
  • Volunteer Policy
  • Volunteers covered by insurance
  • Written role description

Location

This opportunity can be carried out whilst working from home.

When do I need to be available?

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No
Afternoon Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No
Evening No No No No No No No

Availability Details

Before, during or after school in term time for one hour a week.

Register your Interest

Interests

  • Children
  • Employment, Education and Training
  • Young People

Activities

  • Teaching and Training

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