English tutor in Bristol

Bristol City Robins Foundation is a registered charity striving to make a positive difference through sport and learning. We recognise our positive impact on the community but are continually looking to develop and expand our reach. The post will be based at Ashton Gate Stadium.

Responsibilities

• Enthuse, motivate and engage with young people, mainly aged between 16 and 18.
• Deliver high‑quality teaching, learning and assessment at GCSE English level to ensure learners achieve and make good progress from their starting points.
• Plan, mark and report student progress to parents and school partners.
• Undertake appropriate continuing personal and professional development, including engagement in education programmes.
• Contribute to the timely review of the programme, ensuring its development and growth.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience teaching GCSE English or a strong interest in teaching it.
• Comfortable and credible in building professional but supportive relationships with a range of learners.
• Ability to support learners with their academic, personal and social development.
• Creative, flexible and committed to working within a fast‑paced charity.
• Willingness to become a pivotal driver in developing our exciting Education Programme.
• Teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching the subject of English.
• Strong delivery experience with participants in various settings.
• Ability to deliver dynamic and challenging lessons that inspire students and ensure they progress at all levels.
• Ability to set high personal standards and work calmly and effectively in an environment characterised by high ambiguity and complexity.
• Clear, concise and purposeful communication skills with staff, students and partners to build effective relationships.

Benefits

• A flexible and supportive working environment, including teaching assistants within lessons.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Generous continuous personal development budget.
• One BCFC and Bristol Bears ticket to home league games.
• Work equipment (BCFC clothing, laptop, phone).
• The opportunity to be part of an incredible journey.

Contract: Fixed‑term, term‑time only – 6 hours per week (4 hours teaching, 2 hours PPA), from Friday 28th August 2026 to Friday 14th May 2027. The role may continue delivery each academic year.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 30th June 2026 at 5pm (the organization may interview before this end date).

Interview date(s): Thursday 9th July 2026 (subject to change).

If you have any issues applying for the role, please do not hesitate to contact madeleine.hollick@bcfc.co.uk. Candidates will be expected to put time into self‑development before their start date. The role will be offered subject to an Enhanced DBS check and self‑disclosure form.

Safeguarding Statement

Bristol City Robins Foundation are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to endorse this commitment. This post requires Enhanced Criminal Records Checks and may include checks against the Barred Lists, as such it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Therefore, all convictions including spent convictions that have not been subject to filtering by the DBS should be declared.

Equality Statement

The successful candidate must ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation or harassment of any description and to promote positive working relationships between all internal and external stakeholders.