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Title

Online Volunteer tutor (GCSE)

Organisation

The Access Project

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What you will be doing

The Access Project supports pupils from under-resourced backgrounds to access top universities. We are looking for volunteers who would be able to tutor a young person aged 14-16, online, one hour a week in term-time Autumn 2024- Summer 2025 to support them with their academic studies.

•Support a young person in a subject of your choice to achieve the GCSE grades they deserve and to fulfil their potential.
•Build transferable skills, experience and knowledge through ongoing training and development as part of the role.
•Students supported by The Access Project typically achieve a grade higher at GCSE and are twice more likely than their peers to progress to a top-third ranked university.

No prior teaching or tutoring experience necessary, we provide a full comprehensive training and induction to help you build the confidence to be the best volunteer you can be.

How does it work?
1. Register interest and we will send the link to sign up to you
2. Sign up to any of our 2.5 hour training sessions over the summer, there are various dates so you can find one that suits you: During this session you’ll learn everything you need to know for your weekly one1 hour tutoring sessions.
3. You’ll complete a DBS check (criminal records check) and an online safeguarding course.
4. We’ll match you with a student who is looking for support in your subject. In particular, we are seeing high demand from our students for support with sciences and maths. Volunteers who are able to support in either of these subjects would be particularly welcome. There are also many opportunities for volunteer tutors in other subjects including humanities and languages.

Activities

Teaching & Training,Youth Work

Skills & Attributes

Reading & Writing

Skills Description

Interested? You’ll need to: · Either be currently studying for an undergraduate degree or have an undergraduate degree/equivalent professional qualification. · Either have an A Level subject or an undergraduate degree in a subject you wish to tutor at GCSE level. · Be able to spare one hour a week in school term time over the next academic year to tutor (starting Sept/Oct 2024), plus 30 mins a week preparation time. · Be prepared to undertake an enhanced DBS check (criminal records check) and provide two references (personal or professional).

What is in it for you

Make a significant, lasting impact on a young person’s future; gain valuable tutoring experience and enhance your CV; reconnect with a subject you love; grow in confidence; be a positive role model; enhance your communication, mentoring and planning skills; give back to your community. We can provide proof of hours tutored to meet requirements for professional or University awards and accreditation alike, such as HEAR Award and Duke of Edinburgh.

Time Commitment

We are looking for volunteers to tutor a young person aged 14-16, online, one hour a week in term-time from September 2024 – June 2025 to support them with their academic studies.

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Contact Person

Mary Skelton

Role Address

This is a virtual opportunity.

Postcode (See Google maps below)

Directions

This is a home based opportunity.

Number of volunteers required

100

How to find out more

Application Process

Application Form

ID Check

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)

References

Informal Discussion (may include an interview)

Support you will receive

Wheelchair Access

Disability and Access Support

We welcome all volunteers who are able to provide academic tuition to the young people on our programme. We would be very happy to discuss making reasonable adjustments to allow you to tutor. Please email us on volunteering@theaccessproject.org.uk to discuss any concerns, or additional support you may require.