With the upcoming busy exam period, we want students to achieve the best A Level and GCSE results that they can by providing support in an encouraging environment with the guidance from experienced teachers and undergraduate students in Maths, English and Science. Our project aims to tackle the inequalities in academic support obtained by students outside of their school and college environment. Students will receive support in both structured and informal sessions delivered by a team of volunteers from the University of Manchester. This service will not only help to raise attainment in the local area of Longsight, but help to establish the future and careers of young people. In addition, the team of select volunteers from the University of Manchester will also act as mentors to the younger A level and GCSE students, providing valuable advice and sharing their experiences of progressing on to university. In the less structured or informal sessions, the young students can take the opportunity to discuss their concerns and about higher education. From this we can signpost to other widening access schemes such as the Manchester Access Program.
About Access All Areas
Access All Areas is the newest volunteering arm of the Students' Union, bringing together a range of student-led educational volunteer projects in the local community. All of our projects have the same aim - to improve access and widen participation in education. We lead workshops in local primary schools, run educational outreach projects and mentoring schemes in the community.
Additional Information about the role :
We are looking for 3 teachers or teachers in training to join our project in supporting GCSE and A Level students in Maths, English and Science. Your role will involve planning and delivering workshops for students focussing on subject topics and exam technique alongside a team of dedicated volunteers from the University of Manchester. Initially sessions will be run as a drop in with later sessions delivered as structured workshops according to the requirement of attendees.
Ideal candidates should :
- have recent experience in teaching in GCSE and A Level pupils and be flexible to cover a large range of topics
- enjoy working with young adults both on an individual basis and in groups
- possess an enthusiastic and proactive attitude towards supporting and motivating young adults and other volunteers in the team
Project information :
- Sessions will run weekly on Thursdays 16/02/2017to w/c 15/06/2017*
- A rota for teaching staff will be organised with 1 or 2 hour shifts between 4:30-6:30pm
- Working alongside a team of 3-6 volunteers
- Around 20 participants supported in one session
- Attendee age range 14 - 18
- Sessions will be based Northmoor Community Centre, Longsight* (transport with other volunteers may be offered if travelling to and from the main university campus)
- Successful candidates will undergo a DBS check or be able to provide proof of a current, valid DBS check
- Successful candidates should also provide a character and a professional reference
- Candidates should be able to provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.
Access Project Co-ordinator | Katie Barnes | | 0161 275 2987
LIGHTSS Project Leader |MemonaShahid| |