Job Summary
Fleetwood Town Community Trust is seeking to recruit a qualified Sports Tutor responsible for the planning, delivery and assessment of BTEC units in line with the standards and requirements of League Football Education (LFE). The role will also involve supporting the recruitment of prospective students through outreach and engagement events. Additionally, the successful candidate may contribute to the delivery of our higher education provision and football enrichment programme.
Responsibilities
- Plan, deliver and assess BTEC Level 2 and Level 3 Sport programmes for learners aged 16+, ensuring high-quality teaching, effective feedback and consistent progress monitoring to support positive outcomes.
- Create and maintain a positive, inclusive learning environment that promotes motivation, participation, professionalism and mutual respect.
- Monitor attendance, achievement and target grades, identifying and supporting learners requiring additional intervention.
- Provide pastoral support to designated student groups to support personal development, wellbeing and progression.
- Maintain accurate learner records and complete termly reviews in line with LFE requirements.
- Mark and assess student work in accordance with internal quality assurance processes and within agreed deadlines.
- Support safeguarding procedures and actively promote the welfare of all learners and stakeholders.
- Contribute to enrichment activities, learner recruitment events and wider college initiatives, including occasional evening and residential commitments where required.
- Engage in ongoing continuous professional development (CPD), attending relevant training, conferences and development opportunities across the LFE and EFL in the Community network.
- Potential to deliver on the degree programme in partnership with the University of South Wales and EFL in the Community, and to support the football enrichment programme, including practical coaching sessions and matchday support.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum Level 5 teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, CertEd, DET).
- Educated to degree level in a relevant subject area (e.g., Sports Coaching, Sport Science, Physical Education).
- Enhanced DBS check will be required for this position.
- Knowledge and understanding of BTEC Level 2/3 Sport qualifications.
- Ability to plan, deliver and adapt engaging, learner-centred teaching to meet individual needs.
- Ability to inspire, motivate and support young people.
- Excellent planning, organisational and time management skills.
- Good understanding of safeguarding, professional teaching standards and health and safety requirements.
- Ability to work independently, manage workload effectively and maintain high standards under pressure.
- Commitment to CPD and willingness to undertake further training where required
- Flexible approach to work, including occasional evening commitments.
Desirable
- UEFA C Coaching Qualification.
- Experience within post-16 education or sport development environments.
- Experience delivering Level 4/5 Higher Education provision.
- Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle and willingness to occasional travel for work purposes
This position offers an exciting opportunity for passionate educators to make a meaningful impact on learners' lives through sport. The ideal candidate will possess excellent organisational abilities, strong communication skills, and a genuine enthusiasm for supporting students achieve.
Pay: £25,449.00-£28,626.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
Work Location: In person
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