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English Tutor (Boys Academy)
Mid Level
Bodymoor Heath, United Kingdomhybrid
Contract
Apply by 20/11/2026
Job description
About the Role
The Academy Tutor (English) is responsible for the management and delivery of English teaching and learning across the Boys Academy. The role focuses on GCSE preparation and Functional Skills provision for players in the Youth and Professional Development Phases, aged 14-18, and on supporting players who access the Academy's Hybrid programme. The postholder works alongside the Head of Education, Assistant Head of Education and other members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team to plan the delivery of the Education programme across the Academy, and supports the cohort of players aged 12-16 on the Hybrid Programme in conjunction with the Academy's Education partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and deliver English teaching and learning across the Academy.
- Deliver GCSE preparation and Functional Skills provision for players within the Youth and Professional Development Phases, aged 14-18.
- Support players with English when accessing the Academy's Hybrid programme.
- Plan the delivery of the Education programme across the Academy alongside the Head of Education, Assistant Head of Education and other members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team.
- Plan, deliver and assess outstanding lessons to improve players' understanding of topics and support their performance and outcomes in English.
- Track and monitor learner progress, providing timely and constructive feedback to support continued development and achievement.
- Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, working closely with the Premier League IV and other External Verifiers to ensure effective delivery and quality assurance of the education programme.
- Support the delivery of the cohort of players aged 12-16 on the Hybrid Programme in conjunction with the Academy's Education partners.
- Work flexibly within a fluid environment.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- A relevant teaching qualification such as QTS, QTLS or PGCE (or equivalent).
- Experience of working within a high performance or education environment and/or with learners across Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5, including young elite performers.
- Ability to form strong relationships and to support young people, empathising with the challenges and demands placed upon young elite performers.
- Self-motivated and proactive approach.
Preferred Skills
- Experience of working within a Premier League or EFL Academy is advantageous.
Workplace
- Bodymoor Heath Training Ground
- 15 hours per week, part time, fixed term contract (specific purpose) until 30 June 2027, with the potential of extension
- Working hours: Monday 13:00-16:00, Tuesday 13:00-15:00, Wednesday 13:00-17:00, Thursday 13:00-17:00, Friday 13:00-15:00
Benefits & Perks
- A range of staff benefits is provided, with further detail available in the Club's Staff Benefits booklet.
The Application Process
Applications require a CV upload and a written answer of no more than 400 words outlining the candidate's key skills, qualities and experience. Interviews are scheduled for Tuesday 1 December 2026.
- Upload a CV.
- Answer a question outlining key skills, qualities and experience, with a maximum of 400 words.
- A satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service may be required prior to starting, in line with the Club's Safer Recruitment processes.
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