Academy Education Tutor (Part‑Time)
Reports to: Head of Education
Location: Brentford FC Training Ground
Department: Academy Education Department
Sub‑department: Operations
Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Academy Education Tutor to support students in their academic journey, providing personalised instruction and guidance. The role requires a passion for education, strong commitment to student success, and competency in tracking learners’ progress, high‑level communication with stakeholders, and SEND.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high‑quality tutoring sessions to students of various ages and educational backgrounds.
- Prepare engaging, structured lesson plans tailored to each student’s level, goals, and curriculum requirements.
- Apply diverse teaching techniques and adapt approaches to meet individual learning styles.
- Regularly evaluate students’ progress and learning outcomes through assessments.
- Maintain up‑to‑date tracking of all learners, updating the education department and stakeholders on progress.
- Be available to work as an evening tutor for the YDP at least once a week.
- Track hybrid learners’ progress and liaise promptly with schools.
- Plan curriculum and lesson plans to deliver challenging and engaging lessons as part of the BTEC / SEP education courses.
- Provide ongoing feedback to learners and parents within the Premier League’s 6‑Week Review Cycle.
- Attend MDT meetings, contributing relevant information to the wider education department.
- Maintain high‑level communication with stakeholders regarding learner progress, punctuality, and attainment.
- Demonstrate flexibility, empathy, and adaptability to the football calendar and scheduling demands.
Qualifications and Experience
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teacher and Learning Status (QTLS).
- Undergraduate degree level or higher.
- Experience in safeguarding and protecting children.
- Competence in SEND.
- High‑level planning and communication skills.
General Club Accountabilities
- Comply with all club policies, including health and safety, data regulations and other legal, ethical and social requirements.
- Build and maintain good working relationships while maintaining a professional image.
- Keep all club and personnel information confidential.
- Maintain a flexible approach to work.
Inclusion Statement
Brentford FC is proud to be an organisation that values equity, diversity and inclusion. We strive to create a culture that celebrates difference and ensures fairness, safety, representation, and belonging. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from ethnically diverse communities, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and disabled people. We are committed to a fair and inclusive recruitment process, with all decisions based on merit and suitability regardless of background or protected characteristic. We welcome the opportunity to discuss any specific arrangements, accommodations or reasonable adjustments you may require.
Safeguarding Statement
Brentford FC is fully committed to promoting equality and safeguarding the welfare of all children and adults at risk. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and a core part of the club’s culture. All staff and volunteers share a collective duty to create and maintain a safe and supportive environment, both on and off the field. All staff are required to complete regular safeguarding training appropriate to their role. The successful candidate will understand, adhere to, and actively uphold all relevant safeguarding policies and procedures, recognise signs of abuse or harm, respond appropriately, and report any concerns to the Club’s Safeguarding Team in a timely manner. Brentford FC operates safer recruitment practices and requires that applicants are not barred from engaging in regulated activity involving children or vulnerable adults.
