English Tutor (Casual) at Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC, located at Sir Jack Hayward Training Ground, is seeking an English Tutor to support the Academy’s education programme. This is a casual/variable position scheduled to meet the club’s needs. The role reports to the Head of Education.

Key Details

• Department: Academy
• Reports to: Head of Education
• Location: Sir Jack Hayward Training Ground
• Hours: Casual/variable to support business needs
• Date posted: June 2026

Job Purpose

As an English Tutor, you will deliver instruction, support learning, and assess players on English language and English Literature, with a particular focus on GCSE English and KS2 Literacy.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, effective lessons tailored to individual players.
• Ensure timely assessment and feedback on players’ work.
• Provide progress feedback to parents and school tutors.
• Liaise with the U9‑16 Education Manager to discuss needs and strengths of players.
• Co‑plan delivery of large areas of the English curriculum with school tutors where appropriate.
• Follow and enforce best practice safeguarding policies and procedures, including reporting.
• Collaborate with the Safeguarding Team and Designated Safeguarding Leads to maintain safeguarding standards.

General Responsibilities

• Comply with club policies, health and safety procedures, and safeguarding policies.
• Promote the club’s values of progressiveness, humility, determination, brightness, and unity.
• Embed equality and diversity into all aspects of the role.
• Undertake additional duties as reasonably expected.
• Maintain professional conduct at all times.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. All staff must apply relevant policies and uphold the club’s safeguarding commitments.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The post holder must demonstrate a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, supporting the organisation’s strategic aims to remove barriers and address inequality and maintaining a discrimination‑free environment.

Key Relationships

• Head of Education – departmental management and support
• U9‑16 Education Manager – 1‑1 line management and support to implement programme
• Education Team – build strong relationships with the wider education team including U18 Education Manager and other tutors
• Education Liaison Officers – liaise with individual players’ schools

Scope of Job

Deliver GCSE English language and literature teaching across most age ranges from U12‑16, provide bespoke lessons for small groups during training hours, and offer support outside normal training hours as needed.

Person Specification

Knowledge

• High level knowledge of GCSE English language and English Literature.
• Good understanding of KS2 Literacy requirements.
• Solid grasp of safeguarding legislation, policies and procedures.
• Aware of wellbeing support for children, young people and adults at risk.

Essential Minimum Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject area.
• Teaching qualification (PGCE, QTS, QTLS, Cert Ed).
• Outstanding classroom practitioner capable of inspiring staff and students/players.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience delivering in a non‑traditional education environment.
• Experience delivering remote teaching using suitable software.
• Experience working with different exam specifications.
• Clean driving licence and own car.

Technical / Work‑Based Skills

• Proficient with Word and Excel.
• Competent in Outlook diary and e‑mail management.
• Willing to learn Microsoft Teams and other programmes.
• Able to develop effective working relationships.
• Strong time‑management and high attention to detail.

General Skills and Attributes

• Understand how to work safely with children, young people and adults at risk.
• Promote, adhere to and implement the club’s Equality Policy.
• Ability to multi‑task and adapt workload positively.
• Clear, engaging, responsive communication skills.
• Proactive, able to thrive under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Conscientious, motivated, high personal initiative.
• Approachable, personable, humble and a strong team player.
• Willingness to self‑evaluate and pursue continuous improvement.

Experience

• Proven record of delivering GCSE English Language and English Literature.
• Detailed knowledge of exam board specifications.
• Experience teaching children and/or vulnerable adults.
• Experience of teaching at A‑level (English Language).

Qualifications and Checks

• Mandatory DBS check at the relevant level and clearance by the Wolves Safer Recruitment Group.
• Maintenance of relevant safeguarding training (e.g., FA Safeguarding Children Workshop). Obtain at earliest opportunity.
• Where available, a clean driving licence and own car is desirable.