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
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Age restrictions
18+ -
DBS check required
Paid for by us. - Equal Opportunities Policy
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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.
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