Become an English or maths mentor!

Do you enjoy helping others and have strong skills in English or maths? If so, we need you!

We’re looking to recruit GCSE mentors who will support students that are currently studying to improve their grades but would benefit from having a friendly face to work with.

All you need is to be reliable, approachable and have a Level 6 or above in English or maths.

Why get involved?

Being a mentor is a great way to:

Build skills for your CV
Supporting someone is a great way to strengthen skills such as communication, time management, listening, constructive feedback – all of which are loved by employers!

Earn rewards
For every hour you complete, you will receive a stamp. After six stamps, you will receive a free reward on us to say thank you!

Help others
Choosing to help others is a great not only to boost your confidence, but simply doing a good deed. And, who doesn’t feel good about helping others?

Your role as a mentor

As a mentor, you will need to:

Be available to meet with your mentee for at least one hour per week – either in their class or over Teams.

Attend a welcome session where you find out more about the role.

Offer support and guidance on any challenges they may be facing with their work.

Encourage your mentee and help to build their confidence.

Have lots of enthusiasm! You need to enjoy maths or English and want to share this with others.

FAQs

• How much time do I spend volunteering?

  We ask that you meet with your mentee for at least one hour per week in order for the programme to be effective. If your timetable allows for it and your mentee would like to, you can meet for more than one hour each week – it’s flexible!

• Am I a teacher?

  No, at no point will we expect you to take on teacher responsibilities. You are there to provide support, as you would to a friend.

• Will I have to tell my mentee off?

  Absolutely not. We do not expect you to become the teacher. If your mentee is behaving in a way that is inappropriate or disrespectful, then speak to the teacher of the class or the head of the department.

• What happens if I can’t give any time one week or I’m away?

  That is fine, just let us know in advance so we can let the teacher know (if you’re going into the class). Be sure to let your mentee know too.

• Can I mentor more than one person, and in both subjects?

  Yes! You can mentor more than one person and across both subjects if you have a Level 6 or above.

• What if my mentee says something that worries me?

  Speak to us and please do not try and deal with anything yourself. We’re here to help!