Bright Futures UK is the only charity dedicated to providing complete and inclusive education support for children and young people facing serious illness. We understand firsthand how a long-term ...
Online KS3 Tutors for Young People with Serious Illnesses
Contact person
Rebecca Grosvenor
#98043
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Summary
BFUK is looking for passionate and knowledgeable KS3 tutors to provide educational support and a fun, safe learning environment for young people.
Detailed description
Bright Futures UK is looking for passionate and knowledgeable A-Level tutors to provide educational support and a fun, safe learning environment for young people living with serious illnesses.
We are currently looking for tutors in the subjects of:
- Maths
- English
What will you be doing?
- Run tutoring sessions online to support a young person.
- Offer subject area knowledge and expertise related to KS3 subject specifications.
- Help to combat social isolation through fun and engaging tutoring sessions.
You must be a UK resident and be at least 18 years old.
What are we looking for?
- Subject Knowledge: Strong understanding of KS3 concepts and specifications.
- Teaching Skills: Ability to explain complex ideas in a clear and engaging way.
- Empathy and Patience: Kind and understanding nature, especially towards those facing health challenges.
- Reliability: Consistent availability for the agreed-upon time commitment.
- Adhere to safeguarding policies and report concerns to the BFUK Team
What difference will you make?
- Academic Progress: Help young people stay on track with their studies despite their health challenges, ensuring they do not fall behind.
- Confidence Builder: Provide a stable and encouraging presence that helps build the students' confidence and resilience.
- Future Opportunities: Equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed.
What will you gain?
The opportunity to fight education inequities and make a difference in a young person's life
Enhanced DBS Certificate
Safeguarding level one training
Skill development opportunities and practical experience
As a charity that supports children and young people, we make safeguarding individuals our top priority. For this reason, all volunteers are subject to an enhanced criminal record and disclosures check. We also ask all volunteers to adhere to our Safeguarding, Equality and Confidentiality policies. These are nothing to worry about and if you have any questions, our team are happy to support you.
What volunteers need
😇 Disclosure and Barring Service
What we will provide to volunteers
💸 Reimbursement of costs
🤝 Extra support
About Bright Futures UK
Bright Futures UK is the only charity dedicated to providing complete and inclusive education support for children and young people facing serious illness. We understand firsthand how a long-term illness can disrupt not only a young person’s health, but also their education, friendships, and future opportunities. Our mission is simple: to bridge the gap between education and illness by offering personalised, flexible support to young people across the UK whose learning has been interrupted by prolonged health conditions.