Volunteer Tutors- English or Maths
OFFERED BY:
Action TutoringLocation(s): Aspley, Basford, Berridge, Bestwood, Bilborough, Bulwell, Bulwell Forest, Castle, Clifton East, Clifton West, Dales, Hyson Green and Arboretum, Leen Valley, Lenton and Wollaton East, Mapperley, Meadows, Radford, Sherwood, St Ann's, Wollaton West
Address where volunteering takes place: One of three Nottingham Schools Or online How many places are on offer? 30
Purpose of Role:
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 by empowering pupils to make meaningful academic progress, and opening doors to future opportunities.
Action Tutoring volunteers come from a range of different backgrounds and occupations and are aged from 18 to 80! As a volunteer, you can be part of a like-minded community and have a direct impact on the outcomes of the next generation. We also can provide you with a reference at the end of your first programme.
Action Tutoring volunteers come from a range of different backgrounds and occupations and are aged from 18 to 80! As a volunteer, you can be part of a like-minded community and have a direct impact on the outcomes of the next generation. We also can provide you with a reference at the end of your first programme.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
We are looking for volunteers to support pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds in maths or English. As a volunteer, you’ll:
● Work with1-3 pupils to improve their English and maths, either in-person or online
● Commit to a 10-20 week programme for one hour at the same time each week
● Support either primary and/or secondary school-aged pupils
● Use our tutor workbooks to shape your weekly sessions
If you enjoy working with young people and are passionate about educational equality, you can make a tangible difference by volunteering for just an hour a week!
Sign up today by completing your registration on this page.
You will hear back from us within 1-2 business days
Location: Schools around Nottingham includes: -
Nottingham Academy
Park Vale Academy
Bramcote College
The Kimberley School
Colonel Frank Seely Academy
Hall Park Academy
Oakwood Academy
South Nottinghamshire Academy
Redhill Academy
The Carlton Academy
Primary Schools: -
Heathfield Primary School (Scotland Road)
Heathfield Primary School (Kersall Drive)
Southglade Primary School
● Work with1-3 pupils to improve their English and maths, either in-person or online
● Commit to a 10-20 week programme for one hour at the same time each week
● Support either primary and/or secondary school-aged pupils
● Use our tutor workbooks to shape your weekly sessions
If you enjoy working with young people and are passionate about educational equality, you can make a tangible difference by volunteering for just an hour a week!
Sign up today by completing your registration on this page.
You will hear back from us within 1-2 business days
Location: Schools around Nottingham includes: -
Nottingham Academy
Park Vale Academy
Bramcote College
The Kimberley School
Colonel Frank Seely Academy
Hall Park Academy
Oakwood Academy
South Nottinghamshire Academy
Redhill Academy
The Carlton Academy
Primary Schools: -
Heathfield Primary School (Scotland Road)
Heathfield Primary School (Kersall Drive)
Southglade Primary School
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
We look for volunteers who:
● Have (or are studying for) a degree in any subject
● Have at least a B grade at A-Levels (or equivalent) in the subject they wish to tutor, or a similar subject
We understand that not everyone interested in volunteering with us will have completed A-Levels or attended university. If your qualifications do not match these requirements, we still encourage you to apply. We would love to hear about any other relevant qualifications, training or work experience.
You need to be a fluent English speaker, and enthusiasm for the subject you’re tutoring is important, but experience working with young people is not essential.
● Have (or are studying for) a degree in any subject
● Have at least a B grade at A-Levels (or equivalent) in the subject they wish to tutor, or a similar subject
We understand that not everyone interested in volunteering with us will have completed A-Levels or attended university. If your qualifications do not match these requirements, we still encourage you to apply. We would love to hear about any other relevant qualifications, training or work experience.
You need to be a fluent English speaker, and enthusiasm for the subject you’re tutoring is important, but experience working with young people is not essential.
WHEN REQUIRED:
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? Yes
Age Restrictions:
18+ - with suitable qualifications
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
Gender restrictions:
Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? Yes
Disability restrictions:
This opportunity is accessible for suitably qualified disabled volunteers. Please talk to us about your access needs.
How long before volunteer can expect a response?
We will try to respond to volunteer enquries within one week
How long to complete training and recruitment?
You’ll need to attend a two-hour initial training session, which takes place over Zoom. Additional online platform training (one hour) is required for online tutors.
Volunteer Expenses offered? Yes
Induction and Training offered? Yes
Support and Supervision offered? Yes
Has a risk assessment been carried out? Yes
DBS Disclosure required? Yes