Academic Tutor - Brackley

Do you have what it takes to inspire, motivate, and academically support the next generation of football talent? We are excited to offer this opportunity for a dedicated and inspiring Football Academy Academic Tutor to join our team.

About the role:

As a Football Academy Academic Tutor, you will play a key role in supporting the academic development of young athletes as they balance classroom learning with the demands of football training. You will deliver high quality teaching across the programme, ensuring students remain motivated, challenged, and fully supported in achieving their qualifications.

This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about education, confident in leading groups and one to one sessions and committed to helping learners progress both academically and personally. You will be part of an ambitious and supportive team, working collaboratively to maintain excellent standards and contribute to the ongoing success of the academy.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about supporting young athletes academically
• Confident delivering both group sessions and 1:1 support
• Organised and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Adaptable to different learning needs and academy demands
• A strong communicator with students, parents, and staff
• Committed to safeguarding and student wellbeing
• A team player who enjoys collaborating with others

About Newbury College and University Centre Newbury:

We are a dynamic further and higher education institution located in the heart of West Berkshire, recognised for our forward-thinking approach and commitment to student success. Our campus is a hub of creativity and innovation, and our mission is "creating opportunities to transform lives", which we achieve through unparalleled support for our students and ongoing professional development for our staff. By joining us, you will be part of a team dedicated to making a significant impact in the community.

What we offer:

Financial Benefits:

• Competitive salary reflective of experience and commitment to educational excellence
• Teaching Pension Scheme

Health and Wellness:

• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
• Occupational Maternity Pay Scheme
• On-site gym membership at an annual fee of £20
• Wellbeing support through an Employee Assistance Scheme and other activities and facilities
• Free Annual Flu Jab

Professional Development:

• Development opportunities through workshops, training, and courses
• Professional development tailored to further qualifications and career advancement

Work-Life Balance:

• Flexible working options to ensure a healthy balance between professional and personal life

Campus Amenities and Discounts:

• Free onsite parking
• Access to a corporate discount scheme
• Discounts on hair and beauty treatments at the Newbury College salon
• Good value food and drink at the Street Café
• Discounted childcare at the on-site nursery for staff (operated by a third party)
• Staff recognition awards; celebrating the excellence in all we do
• Staff Summer Event

If you are excited about the prospect of making a significant impact on our students’ careers in our role of Academic Tutor, we would love to hear from you. We understand that no candidate will perfectly match every qualification or criterion listed. If your experience differs from what we've outlined but you believe you can contribute to this role, we encourage you to apply!

If you're interested in this position, please apply below or send your CV to recruitment@newbury-college.ac.uk as an expression of interest. Please note that applications must be submitted through our website.

Safeguarding Statement

At Newbury College we are committed to following Safer Recruitment Guidelines:

• Pre – Recruitment Process: Candidates will be subject to an online search. Applications must be completed in full with a complete employment history (With any gaps reasoned) and qualifications listed. Incomplete applications will not be submitted for shortlisting.
• Interview Stage: Candidates will be required to provide Right to Work documentation and an overseas check/Code of conduct certificate (if applicable), any convictions must be declared and consent to obtain a DBS Certificate and PLR Record will be requested.
• Successful Candidates: A share code will be required for Non-British citizens and further documents may be needed. A barred list check will be carried out. We also require a minimum of 2 references and an Enhanced DBS check.

Our college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

We value and embrace diversity, recognising the contribution individuals from different backgrounds can bring to our organisation. We are ‘Disability Confident Committed’ and expect all our employees to share this commitment. We are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all appointments are subject to satisfactory clearances including enhanced DBS checks.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the set closing date if we receive a good level of applicants. To avoid disappointment, we would advise that you complete your application in full, rather than saving and returning to complete at a later date.