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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…
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Bright Futures UK is looking for passionate and knowledgeable GCSE Maths tutors to provide educational support and a fun, safe learning environment for young people living with serious illnesses. 

What are we looking for? 

  1. Subject Knowledge: Strong understanding of GCSE Maths concepts and specifications
  2. Teaching Skills: Ability to explain complex ideas in a clear and engaging way.  
  3. Empathy and Patience: Kind and understanding nature, especially towards those facing health challenges.  
  4. Reliability: Consistent availability for the agreed-upon time commitment.  
  5. Adherence to safeguarding policies and report concerns to the BFUK Team

What will you gain?

  1. Enhanced DBS will be provided
  2. Safeguarding Level One Training
  3. Skill Development opportunities
  4. Direct experience working with children and young people

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.

Duties

What will you be doing? 

  1. Run tutoring sessions online to support a young person. 
  2. Offer subject area knowledge and expertise related to GCSE Maths
  3. Help to combat social isolation through fun and engaging tutoring sessions. 
  4. Adhere to safeguarding policies and report concerns to the BFUK Team
Training
Safeguarding training will be provided.

Time commitment

1 Hour per Week

Duration: 14 Weeks minimum
Application deadline

Causes

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This organisation is one of our community partner organisations.

Like all volunteer recruiters we work with, they have signed up to our service standards, agreeing to abide by our policy on partnership working to keep you safe and supported whilst you volunteer.

You’ll never be out of pocket for volunteering through us – with in-London travel expenses to and from your volunteering guaranteed.

In addition, the team here at Students’ Union UCL Volunteering Service is here to support you throughout your volunteering journey – you can get in touch with us at any time.