Action Tutoring
Description of the role
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.
You will be:
- 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.
What you will gain:
- Receive induction training, tutor workbooks and ongoing support.
- Develop skills like communication, leadership, and problem-solving.
- Meet like-minded people in our volunteer community.
- Travel expense reimbursement (up to £5 per session).
- Free DBS check.
This Volunteer role is perfect for you:
- Are passionate about making a difference and helping young people succeed, particularly those facing disadvantage.
- Seek valuable experience working with children and are eager to hone essential skills such as communication, mentorship, and leadership – all highly valued in any career path.
- Have a busy schedule but are keen to contribute to your community, as this flexible role requires just one hour a week, either in-person or conveniently online.
We are looking 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.
Practical Considerations
You will:
- Receive induction training, tutor workbooks and ongoing support.
- Develop skills like communication, leadership, and problem-solving.
- Meet like-minded people in our volunteer community.
- Get a travel expense reimbursement (up to £5 per session).
- Get a free DBS check.
Any specific requirements
- Will require references.
- Will require criminal record check.
- Must own a computer or have secure access to one.
- Must be over 18.
Where is the opportunity based?
Face-to-face opportunities are usually available in Birmingham, but you can tutor online too, giving you a new skillset and more flexibility over the day and time slot you choose.
When is the opportunity available?
Monday to Friday before, during or after school in term time.
About the organisation
Action Tutoring partners with schools to provide cost-effective, evidence-based tutoring that supports pupils facing disadvantage to unlock their full potential. Our trained volunteers deliver targeted support, helping schools meet their academic goals.
Bromsgrove and Redditch Network 