Volunteer Tutor English or maths

Overview

Action Tutoring is a charity dedicated to closing the attainment gap and creating a more equitable future for young people. We’re building a diverse community of tutors passionate about educational equity. We are seeking dedicated volunteers from all walks of life to tutor and support pupils facing socio-economic disadvantage in maths and English.

As an English or maths volunteer, you will choose one of our partner schools and work with 1-3 pupils for an hour a week, across the course of 10-20 weeks. Sessions are delivered on the school premises or online, at the same time each week. You can choose to support children preparing for their SATs (ages 9-11) or GCSEs (ages 14-16).

We provide all tutors with training, workbooks to use in sessions, a DBS check and travel expenses up to £5 per session.

• Tutor a group of 1-3 pupils (primary or secondary), with options to support online or in-person.
• Dedicate one hour a week for a 10-20 week programme.

• Comprehensive training (2-hour induction, technical training for online tutors, optional further skills training).
• Ongoing support from your dedicated programme coordinator.
• Structured session plans and workbooks.
• Travel expense reimbursement (up to £5 per session).
• Free DBS check.
• Optional tutor socials and buddy system.

• Solid subject knowledge in the area you wish to tutor, 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. 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. Our programmes run during term time, and you can sign up at any time throughout the year.

Our volunteers say

"The Action Tutoring team has been fabulous in their support timely updates, always available, closely following progress, and ready to intervene where needed, very professional indeed!"

"Volunteering is very rewarding. I would say the skills that one develops from teaching the pupils are transferable to any walk of life and make you a better person. I would highly recommend it."