KS3 English Tutor for a Young Person with Serious Illness

Job description

KS3 English Tutor for a Young Person with Serious IllnessRun tutoring sessions online to support a young person for one hour per week.Offer subject area knowledge and expertise related to KS3 English.Help to combat social isolation through fun and engaging tutoring sessions.Adhere to safeguarding policies and report concerns to the BFUK Team.

Help young people stay on track with their studies despite their health challenges, ensuring they do not fall behind.

Provide a stable and encouraging presence that helps build the students' confidence and resilience.

Equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed.

"The phrase "time flies when you are having fun" comes to mind. It's been a real joy teaching my student." – Volunteer Tutor

What additional skills or experience you should have

Strong understanding of KS3 English concepts and specifications.

Ability to explain complex ideas in a clear and engaging way.

Kind and understanding nature, especially towards those facing health challenges.

Consistent availability for the agreed‐upon time commitment.

Adherence to safeguarding policies and report concerns to the BFUK Team.

What training we will provide for youSafeguarding training

What you will get out of volunteering for us

Enhanced DBS will be provided

Safeguarding Level One Training

Skill Development opportunities

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.

Unit 10, Longfield Centre, Prestwich, Manchester

CharityBright Futures UKBright 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.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

15-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English