Post-16 Educatino & Community Tutor

Overview

Cambrian United FC is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Post-16 Education & Community Tutor to help deliver a new education pathway for young people across Rhondda Cynon Taf, in partnership with Cardiff City FC Community Foundation.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the development and delivery of BTEC Sport provision across Levels 1–3, alongside learner recruitment, pastoral support, progression activity and community sport engagement.

Based primarily at Cambrian M&P 3G in Clydach Vale, the successful candidate will work with young people, schools, families and partner organisations to create a positive, engaging and supportive learning environment.

The role would suit an experienced tutor, teacher, education professional or sports practitioner who is passionate about helping young people progress through education, sport, training and employment.

Salary: £26,000–£30,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Cambrian M&P 3G, Clydach Vale, with delivery across Rhondda Cynon Taf
Contract: Fixed term to 31 August 2027
Start date: To be confirmed

Duties

• Plan, prepare and deliver structured teaching and learning sessions across the agreed Post-16 BTEC Sport curriculum.
• Prepare schemes of work, lesson plans, learning resources and programme materials.
• Assess, mark and, where appropriate, contribute to moderation of learner work.
• Monitor learner attendance, engagement, achievement, retention and progression.
• Provide appropriate pastoral support, information, advice and guidance to learners.
• Adapt teaching and support to meet individual learner needs and starting points.
• Support learners towards progression into further education, training, employment or other positive destinations.
• Develop strong working relationships with partner schools, careers teams, pastoral staff and other referral organisations.
• Help identify, engage and recruit learners for the programme.
• Deliver practical taster sessions and attend careers, progression and information events.
• Maintain accurate learner and programme records and contribute to monitoring and reporting requirements.
• Work collaboratively with Cardiff City FC Community Foundation on quality assurance, curriculum development and programme review.
• Deliver agreed community sport, physical activity and engagement sessions.
• Support outreach activity with schools, community organisations and local partners.
• Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion across all programme activity.

The community element is specifically part of the wider role, including sport, physical activity and outreach with schools and community partners.

Skills and ExperienceEssential

• Experience of working with young people in education, further education, alternative education, community or sport settings.
• Experience of classroom, tutoring or structured learning delivery.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging and effective teaching and learning sessions.
• Ability to engage, motivate and support young people, including those who may have become disengaged from traditional education.
• Ability to assess learner progress and maintain accurate educational records.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience of building effective relationships with schools, families, community organisations or other stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities when working with young people.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a partnership team.
• Commitment to equality, inclusion and positive outcomes for young people.

Desirable

• Relevant teaching, tutoring, education or youth-work qualification.
• Experience delivering accredited qualifications, including BTEC or comparable sport-related provision.
• Relevant degree or higher education qualification.
• Sports coaching qualification at Level 2 or above.
• Experience of Further Education or Post-16 programme delivery.
• Relevant First Aid qualification.
• Welsh language skills.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

What We Offer

• Salary of £26,000–£30,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Laptop and work mobile phone.
• Mileage for authorised programme activity across RCT.
• Relevant training and continuing professional development.
• Access to Cambrian M&P 3G facilities and programme resources.
• The opportunity to help shape and develop a new Post-16 education programme in partnership with Cardiff City FC Community Foundation.

Safer Recruitment

Appointment will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and any qualification, safeguarding and suitability requirements confirmed through Cardiff City FC Community Foundation quality assurance.

Cambrian United FC is committed to creating an inclusive environment and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds.

Pay: £26,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person