Exam Star Hiring for Volunteer Tutor (English, Maths, Science) Job at London, England Full Time

Support us to make private tuition affordable for all children.

About us

Exam Star® is a social enterprise based in the London borough of Southwark. It was created by Lydie Gahoua, a lower income mum passionate about helping other lower income parents access the additional learning support their children need. This stems from Lydie’s personal struggle supporting her son’s education. Whilst in school, Daniel had additional learning needs and, unfortunately, Lydie’s family could not afford the extra learning support Daniel desperately needed to pass his GCSE’s. This led to the launch of the social enterprise.

Private Tutoring Is Unfair

A growing number of parents and guardians are paying for children as young as four to receive additional tuition. Research show that unlike their well-off peers, many children from lower income families are unable to afford the cost of private tuition which averages £25 per hour in London. This exacerbates education inequalities and contributes to widening the attainment gap.

Exam Star-Levelling the Playing Field

Unlike other tuition organisations, Exam Star’s private tuition is genuinely affordable and personalised. Compassion, equality, and independence are among our core values.

We want to inspire our students and help them gain confidence and self-esteem so that they can maximise their potential and achieve greater success in school and in the workplace.

We pair children and young people with tutors, and they learn in weekly personalised online tutorials which cater to their specific learning needs. We are currently in partnership with Southwark Council and DofE.

We are urgently looking for Volunteer Online Tutors in the following subjects:

• English

• Maths

• Science

• French

Schedule

• Tuition start time: 5 PM-7PM Monday-Friday (Please note that additional preparation time may be required)

• Duration: 1-4 hours per week

• Key stages: KS1-KS4

What we are looking for in Online Tutors

• Excellent communication skills

• Ability to answer pupils’ questions and enable them to gain clarity in English, Maths, Science and/or French

• Ability provide online tuition in their selected subject(s)

• Ability to understand the resource constraints of a small social enterprise and is able to work with these.

• Ability to abide to safeguarding/child protection regulations when delivering online tuition.

Making a difference

With your help we will be able to continue to deliver private online tuition to all pupils, not just for the privileged few. During the COVID 19 crisis it is even more crucial to offer personalised academic intervention which is affordable and universally accessible. Your help will be invaluable in developing pupils’ awareness of independent study methods and techniques and ultimately raising their educational aspirations as well as helping them feel more empowered to fulfil their academic potential.

You would become part of our small, friendly team and you will have the opportunity to use your time to make a real difference. You will also benefit as described below:

· Gain valuable tutoring experience and enhance your cv

· Enhance your communication, mentoring and planning skills

· Grow in confidence and be a positive role model

· Make a significant, lasting impact on pupils’ future

Additional application details: All volunteers must either possess a DBS certificate or be willing to obtain one.

Thank you.

Job Type: Volunteer

Benefits:

• Flexitime
• Referral programme
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Day shift

Application question(s):

• This is role is unpaid. Are you willing to work on a voluntary basis?

Education:

• A-Level or equivalent (preferred)