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• Remuneration: This is an unpaid and voluntary trustee role
• Working arrangements: work-from-home
• Hours: flexible
• Location: 10 Swanley House, Bermondsey, London, SE17 2LF
• Website: https://www.examstar.org.uk

• Landline: 020 3907 6858
• Mobile number: 07375 892268

About Exam Star Learner

Exam Star Learner is an educational charity. We are on a mission to address the lack of access to personalised learning support for underprivileged youth. We aim to deliver personalised and affordable tutorials in Maths, English, Science, and French to underachieving and disadvantaged children and young people. We are dedicated to narrowing the attainment gap, boosting confidence, and raising aspirations of 5-18year-olds. We believe that no child should be left behind in the Southwark community due to financial constraints.

Education is unfair
A growing number of parents and guardians are paying for children as young as four to receive additional tuition. Research show that unlike their well-off peers, many children from lower income families are unable to afford the cost of private tuition which averages £25 per hour in London. This exacerbates education inequalities and contributes to widening the attainment gap.

Exam Star Learner Levelling the Playing Field
Unlike other tuition organisations, Exam Star’s private tuition is genuinely affordable and personalised. Compassion, equality, and independence are among our core values.
We want to inspire our students and help them gain confidence and self-esteem so that they can maximise their potential and achieve greater success in school and in the workplace. We pair children and young people with tutors, and they learn in weekly personalised online tutorials which cater to their specific learning needs. We are currently in partnership with Southwark Council and the DofE.

About the opportunity
We are on the lookout for a dynamic trustee to provide comprehensive support to devise and execute effective strategies for the recruitment and management of volunteer tutors, thereby aiding Exam Star Learner in its mission to provide personalised and affordable tutorials to underprivileged youth.

Role Description

Strategic Planning: Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for the recruitment and retention of volunteer tutors.

Volunteer Management: Manage volunteers, ensuring they are well-supported and that their skills are being effectively utilised.

Collaboration: Collaborate closely with other trustees and staff to ensure a consistent and effective volunteer management strategy.

Monitoring & Reporting: Regularly monitor and report on volunteer recruitment and retention rates.

Person Specification

Skills & Experience:

• Experience in human resources, volunteer management, or a similar area.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to develop and implement effective volunteer recruitment and management strategies.

• Understanding of the charity sector and the specific challenges it faces.

Personal Attributes:

• A keen interest in education and a commitment to the mission of Exam Star Learner.

• Ability to lead and inspire a team.

• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and to work effectively in a variety of settings.

• A commitment to the ethical standards and values of Exam Star Learner.

Qualifications:

A degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field is desirable, but not essential. Relevant experience and a demonstrable track record of success in volunteer management is more important.

As a trustee, you have a fiduciary duty to act in the best interests of Exam Star Learner and to ensure that the charity complies with its governing document, charity law, and other relevant legislation or regulations.