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 between autumn 2024 and 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 as likely as their peers to progress to a top-third ranked university. No prior teaching or tutoring experience is necessary - we provide a full comprehensive training and induction to help you build the confidence to be the best Volunteer Tutor you can be.
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.
Days required: Mon PM, Mon EVE, Tues PM, Tues EVE, Weds PM, Weds EVE, Thur PM, Thur EVE, Fri PM, Fri EVE
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Recruitment process: • Click 'Register Interest' below and complete a short form with your contact details and why you're interested in the role.
• You will then be invited to complete the volunteer application form.
• You can then sign up to any of our 2.5 hour training sessions over the summer (there are various dates available so you can find one that suits you). During this session, you’ll learn everything you need to know for your weekly 1 hour tutoring sessions.
• Completion of a DBS check and an online safeguarding course.
• We’ll match you with a student who is looking for support in your subject.
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 or Undergraduate qualification in the subject you wish to tutor.
• 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 minutes a week preparation time.
• Be prepared to undertake an enhanced DBS check and provide two references (personal or professional).