GT Scholars programme
Location: 89-90 Paul Street, London, SE1 (see map)
Travel: Stratford High Street station. Paul Street bus stop.
Start date: Ongoing
What will I be doing?
- Volunteers will have the opportunity to help young people to reach their English grades by providing one-to-one tutoring support for 1 hour a week for 12 weeks.
- Volunteers will need to be able to tutor English up to GCSE level.
- Work collaboratively with other tutors and mentors.
- Provide feedback to parents at the start and end of the term.
- Have a passion for helping young people discover their true potential.
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What impact will this have?
- 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).
- Volunteer tutors will help scholars improve by identifying where their strengths and weaknesses lie within the subject.
- 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.
- Gain interesting and new perspectives by working with young people from diverse backgrounds.
- Receive training and support and be part of a community of like-minded volunteers.
When are you needed?
Options available:Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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Morning | Monday morning slot is not available | Tuesday morning slot is not available | Wednesday morning slot is not available | Thursday morning slot is not available | Friday morning slot is not available | Saturday morning slot is available | Sunday morning slot is available |
Afternoon | Monday afternoon slot is available | Tuesday afternoon slot is available | Wednesday afternoon slot is available | Thursday afternoon slot is available | Friday afternoon slot is available | Saturday afternoon slot is available | Sunday afternoon slot is available |
Evening | Monday evening slot is available | Tuesday evening slot is available | Wednesday evening slot is available | Thursday evening slot is available | Friday evening slot is available | Saturday evening slot is available | Sunday evening slot is available |
Commitment
- Volunteer tutors will need to be able to commit for a period of 6 months (two terms). Online English tutoring sessions will be scheduled for once a week for 12 weeks (1 term).
- The online English tutoring sessions can be scheduled to fit into your schedule and are arranged directly with your tutee's parent or carer.
What else do I need to know?
- The minimum requirement for this role is an A or A* grade at A-level in English.
- 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.
- If this sounds like something you’d be interested in or you’d like to know more, then get in touch with us.
Expenses
- We do not reimburse volunteer expenses for this role
Background checks
- A DBS check is required
About the organisation:
Additional Information
What skills will be useful?
- Academic
- Reading
- Writing
- Charity
- Creative
- Interpersonal
- Advice and support
- Caring
- Coaching
- Listening
- Teaching
- Youth work
- Leadership
- Leadership
- Practical
- Professional
- Technology
- Knowledge of the English curriculum up to GSCE level.
What skills can I gain?
- Academic
- Reading
- Writing
- Charity
- Creative
- Interpersonal
- Advice and support
- Caring
- Coaching
- Listening
- Mentoring
- Teaching
- Youth work
- Leadership
- Leadership
- Practical
- Professional
- Technology
Training
- As part of the recuritment process, all volunteers will need to complete our online induction course.
- Upon successful completion of their application, all volunteers will receive further guidance in the form of a handbook.
- We will equip volunteers with an extensive list of online resources they can use to plan their sessions and will also provide a log to track the progress of the sessions.
Location
89-90 Paul Street, London, SE1