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Learning By Heart

Activity type: Children, Community Work, Education, Human and Civil Rights, Languages, Libraries, Mentoring, Befriending and Buddying, Youth Work and Young People
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Description of role: We offer 1-to-1 voluntary tutoring over zoom to pupils across the UK. We are accepting tutors for all subjects and levels. To teach a subject, you must have one level above the level you teach. For example, to teach GCSE Maths, you must have an A Level or equivalent in Maths.

Role Responsibilities:
> Using a variety of teaching methods and developing session plans tailored to the pupil's needs and learning styles
> Establishing and maintaining a good working relationship and rapport with their pupil(s)
> Helping the pupil to set goals so they can achieve learning objectives, improving their knowledge and confidence in the subject
> Setting homework, where appropriate, that supports the pupil in working towards their learning goals
> Providing feedback on assigned work promptly
> Arriving on time to sessions
> Coming to sessions prepared with adequate planned activities and supporting material
> Maintaining a dialogue with the pupil and their parent/guardian, where appropriate, regarding the pupil's progress towards their learning goals
> Maintaining a dialogue with LBH regarding the progress of their classes, and asking for help or support where necessary
> Upholding LBH's Safeguarding Policy and Procedures
> Dealing promptly with any incidents and promoting good behaviour
Skills / qualities associated with the role: IT Skills, Oral Communication Skills
Are volunteer expenses available?: No
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Opportunity times: Monday AM, Monday PM, Monday Evening, Tuesday AM, Tuesday PM, Tuesday Evening, Wednesday AM, Wednesday PM, Wednesday Evening, Thursday AM, Thursday PM, Thursday Evening, Friday AM, Friday PM, Friday Evening, Saturday AM, Saturday PM, Saturday Evening, Sunday AM, Sunday PM, Sunday Evening
DBS required: Off
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: 1 hour per week
Location:
England