“This year with Yipiyap has been one of the most challenging but best things I have ever done.”
Why Yipiyap for your gap year?
A competitive salary package fitting for the young professional you are
Developing professional skills makes you attractive to employers
It’s CV gold dust, thanks to our accredited CPD programme
A national team of like-minded people for social and enrichment events
Improving the life chances of young people makes every day worthwhile
10 years of inspiring young people
90,000+ hours of support every year
270,000 students with improved life chances
What will my day look like?
Tutoring subjects you love
2+ days per week
In-school, in-college or online
Planning lessons
Building trust
Inspiring others
What's the Yipiyap salary package like?
Competitive salary
Yearly completion bonus
Holiday pay ¹
Contractual sick pay
CPD training certification
Personal development plan
Pension contributions ²
Healthcare scheme ²
¹ During school holidays | ² Optional.
What else can I expect with Yipiyap?
Mock interviews
Book club
Learn a language
Art competition
Meditation
Music group
Games night
Christmas quiz
Awards night
Here's what Yipiyaps past and present have to say:
Think you've got what it takes to join the Yipiyap team?
Yipiyap is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and follows the Yipiyap Safer Recruitment Policy. This role constitutes a regulated activity per the Department for Education's Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance and involves extensive contact with children. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Still have questions about becoming a Yipiyap?
Below are answers to some of the questions tutors ask us most often when they apply. Or feel free to get in touch with us - we’ll be more than happy to talk you through anything you need to know.
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Although most of our Yipiyaps join us in September, we are open to new applicants all year round. However, commitment from our Yipiyaps is essential, as all of our placements run until the end of the academic year. This ensures continuity for schools/colleges and students, and eliminates any disruption to our support.
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When supporting on their own, Yipiyaps are not expected to manage more than a small group of learners. However, they can support multiple groups in a classroom if their role involves delivering support alongside a member of school/college staff.
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No - we offer placements between two and five days per week. Standard contracts are for four or five days each week but if we want to work with you we will usually fit in with other gap year plans. However, we do require commitment on the same days each week throughout your contract until the end of the academic year.
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Only those that fit with your academic strengths. This is discussed continually throughout your application and interview process, and additional resources are provided to familiarise yourself with key topics before you start with us.
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During your application process, we take a variety of factors into account to find the perfect placement. This includes travel time to school/college, subjects to support, and the number of days per week that have been requested.
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Some of our placements are in-person and some are online. You will have the chance to state any preferences in your application and we will discuss these with you at interview. Both in-person and online placements offer excellent opportunities for personal and professional development.
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Of course! This is an experience tailored towards fulfilling your gap year plans, including your preparation for university.
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Each of our Yipiyaps has a different experience in school/college and our team is on hand throughout the year to provide help with any concerns or issues should they arise. There are also primary contacts within school/ college to guide and support Yipiyaps in all aspects of their placement.
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Absolutely not! Applying online simply shows you're interested. Our application involves 2 interviews and only then, if we offer you a contract, would you be required to commit to coming on board with us.