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Volunteer GCSE English Tutor (Online)

GT Scholars programme

Help young people reach their English grades by providing 1-to-1 tutoring support for 1 hour a week.

Detailed Description

(1) Volunteers will need to be able to tutor English up to GCSE level. (2) You will receive induction & training, as well as regular support & supervision and a volunteer handbook. (3) We will need to conduct reference checks and you will need an Enhanced DBS for this role as you will be working directly with children. We can process this for you or you may submit one if this is less than 2 years old.

Activities you will be doing

Administration,Advice, Information & Support,Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Community Work,Languages & Translation,Teaching & Training,Youth Work

What skills are required for this role

Admin, Basic IT skills - internet & email, Counselling, Evaluating & Reviewing, Language Skills, Organising & Planning, Reading & Writing

Why these skills are required

(1) The minimum requirement for this role is an A or A* grade at A-level in English. (2) Knowledge of the English curriculum up to GSCE level. (3) Tutors will work collaboratively online with other tutors and mentors. (4) Tutors will need to provide feedback to parents at the start and end of the term. (5) Build a young person’s confidence and knowledge in English in one-to-one online sessions.

What is in it for you

(1) With the help of volunteer tutors we have seen more than 60% of our scholars improve by at least 2 grades within a year (ie. D-grade to a B-grade). (2) Volunteer tutors will help scholars improve by identifying where their strengths and weaknesses lie within the subject. (3) With the GT Scholars programme, you will be a part of a team that tackles educational inequality by giving ambitious young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, the strategies, skills and support they need to achieve their academic and career ambitions. (4) Gain interesting and new perspectives by working with young people from diverse backgrounds. (5) Receive training and support and be part of a community of like-minded volunteers.

Time Commitment

(1) Volunteer tutors will need to be able to commit for 6 months (two terms). Online English tutoring sessions will be scheduled for once a week for 12 weeks (1 term). (2) The online English tutoring sessions can be scheduled to fit into your schedule and are arranged directly with your tutee's parent or carer.

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89-90 Paul Street, London

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