Professional development
- Gain work experience
- Boost your CV
- Enhance employability skills such as communication, problem-solving, presenting and time management
- Experience working in a school before pursuing teacher training
bp Student Tutoring Scheme
Volunteer as a tutor in an Aberdeen City or Aberdeenshire school, as part of an eight-week scheme.
The bp Student Tutoring Scheme is a voluntary programme that gives students the opportunity to work with pupils in local primary and secondary schools.
Supported by bp, Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeenshire Council, the scheme runs annually in partnership with NESCol, the University of Aberdeen and RGU.
As a bp Student Tutor, you’ll act as a role model for pupils, inspiring them to consider further or higher education pathways after school. You’ll gain work experience, employability skills, and the chance to experience what teaching would be like as a career.
Benefits
Personal development
- Grow your confidence
- Give back to the local community
- Celebrate your achievement with a certificate and Awards Ceremony
Key information
Student tutors volunteer in an Aberdeen City or Aberdeenshire school for one half day a week, under the supervision of the classroom teacher.
Tutors spend one morning or afternoon a week in school for a period of eight weeks from January/ February to March/ April.
You must be able to commit to the full eight weeks.
You must be a registered student between October 2025 and April 2026.
If you are studying at SCQF Level 6 or below, you will only be able to apply for a primary school placement.
If you are studying a HNC/D (SCQF Level 7 or 8), you can apply for either primary or secondary schools.
Previous experience of working with children and young people is not necessary. All tutors will need to join the PVG scheme.
You’ll be placed in a school to help teachers and support pupils. Tasks will vary from school to school, but you may be asked to:
- Work with an individual or group on a project
- Support a pupil who is having difficulties
- Go on class visits
- Assist with exam revision
- Give some insight into your own experience at College.
Discipline is not your responsibility and a teacher will be present at all times.
There will be a mandatory briefing session in December that you need to attend to take part in the scheme.
You will be given information from both Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Council about classroom expectations and child protection.
Support during your placement will be available from a Link Teacher in your allocated school, and the NESCol coordinator.
How to apply
If you would like to apply for the bp Student Tutoring Scheme, you must attend one of our information sessions. This will cover information such as the scheme timeline, PVG disclosure and more details on the application and recruitment process.
Upcoming information sessions:
- Monday 29 September 2025 – 12pm – Aberdeen City Campus (EG6)
- Tuesday 30 September 2025 – 12pm – Aberdeen City Campus (LG4)
- Wednesday 1 October 2025 – 5pm – online via MS Teams
To book a session or if you have any questions, please email James Dow, Project Officer: ja.dow@nescol.ac.uk.
Further information
Download the bp Student Tutoring Scheme leaflet for more details.