SUMMARY OF ROLE:

We currently have an opportunity for 2 Academy Education Tutors at our fantastic training ground. One of the Academy Education Tutors will be responsible for delivering supported learning sessions to players on the hybrid training model as part of their compensatory education sessions on Wednesdays 09.00 – 16.00 and another Academy Education Tutor will be deliver tuition support to Academy players to support their GCSE examinations on Monday evenings.

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Leeds United Football Club is an English professional football club based in the city of Leeds, West Yorkshire where we play at our fabulous stadium based on Elland Road, which has been the home of Leeds United since 1919 and remains one of English football's great theatres and is 'the only place for us' ever since.

Everyone at Leeds United is dedicated to working as one team and to be the best we can be.

Come be part of our fabulous team as we March on Together.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide subject specific tuition to players

• Update registers and logs of work as requested

• Provide written feedback for education reports

• Provide feedback to Academy staff on progress, attendance and attitude to learning as needed

• Liaise with parents/schools as needed

• Provide appropriate resources for effective learning as needed

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERINCE:

• 2+ years teaching experience

• QTS or equivalent

• GCSE Maths & English or equivalent

• FA DBS check

• FA Safeguarding Children

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERINCE:

• Previous experience providing 1 to 1 tuition

• Previous experience working in a professional sports academy

REQUIRED BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES

• Efficient and organised

• Communicates using a variety of methods and using an age-appropriate vocabulary

• Builds positive relationships with students, staff and all stakeholders

• Demonstrates outstanding listening, verbal and written communication skills

• Competent with modern technologies that support the performance of their duties

• Inspires others and is a positive role model

• Is personable and able to connect and build relationships with others easily

• Demands high standards and has an attention to detail

• Shares the vision and values of the Academy and is motivated to achieve its objectives

• Able to work in a high-profile environment with regular media coverage and public interest

• Is responsible and acts in the best interests of the Academy

• Is open minded, innovative and willing to explore new ideas/concepts

• Enjoys facing challenges and have the resilience and resourcefulness to see complex tasks through

• Is proactive and able to identify and mitigate risks

• Is a collaborator and relishes the opportunity to work alongside others to overcome challenges

  and achieve goals

• Willing to share their knowledge experience as part of a community of practice

• Able to work with players, staff and other stakeholders of varying ages, experience, backgrounds and cultures

• Committed to personal development and continuous improvement

• Possesses a strong work ethic and are motivated to be the best they can be

• Able to promote the positive image of the Academy and the Club

EQUALITY STATEMENT:

Leeds United is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age; disability; gender reassignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; race; religion or belief; sex; and sexual orientation

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:

Leeds United is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and adults at risk and require all employees to share this commitment and promote the welfare of these groups.

Applicants will be asked about any previous convictions, cautions, reprimands, including those that are considered ‘spent’ as defined by the Rehabilitation Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amended 2013). Appointment to this role is subject to a satisfactory DBS Check (with children’s barred list check) and references.

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