Volunteer tutor

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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 you'll gain:

  • Develop sought-after skills like communication, leadership, and problem-solving.

  • Receive induction training, tutor workbooks and ongoing support.

  • A reference at the end of your programme.

  • 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 tangible difference to educational equity and boosting the life chances of young people facing disadvantage.

  • Are looking for invaluable, CV-boosting experience that directly enhances your graduate prospects, honing essential skills like communication, mentorship, problem-solving, and leadership – highly sought after in any career.

  • Need a flexible opportunity that fits seamlessly around your studies and busy university life, allowing you to contribute meaningfully with just one hour a week, either in-person locally or conveniently online.

 

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 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! Please highlight any relevant experience or skills in your application.

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

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Required Role

Volunteer tutor

Key responsibilities

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

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  • Communication
  • Time Management

Desirable Skills

  • Communication
  • Time Management
  • Self Management

Skill to gain

  • Communication
  • Confidence
  • Initiative
  • Interpersonal
  • IT, Computers and Web Skills
  • Leadership and Management
  • Literacy and copywriting
  • Numeracy
  • Planning and organising
  • Positive attitude
  • Presentation
  • Problem solving
  • Teaching and training
  • Time Management
  • Networking
  • Self Management

When can you do this role/Calendar

Minimum commitment level: Once a week

Start Date: 29-09-2025

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