Academy Tutor (English)

Rangers Football Club; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent sports club in Glasgow is seeking an experienced English Tutor to provide academic support to academy players. This role involves delivering subject-specific tuition and helping players balance their educational responsibilities with football commitments. Candidates should possess a recognised teaching qualification and previous experience in delivering education programs. The ideal applicant will be adaptable, committed, and empathetic to the needs of young athletes. This full-time position is a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of future football stars.

Qualifications

• Must have a teaching qualification like PGCE or equivalent.
• Previous experience delivering SQA N5 and Higher qualifications is required.
• Ability to support young athletes in balancing academic and football education.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject-specific tuition to academy players.
• Plan, deliver, assess, and report on educational qualifications.
• Collaborate with Academy Education Executive for academic delivery.
• Ensure safe working practices in accordance with Safeguarding policy.

Skills

Subject-specific tuition

Building relationships

Adaptability

Commitment

Empathy

Hardworking

Education

Recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, etc.)

SQA N5 Level C or above

Job description

Rangers Football Club, formed in 1872, is one of the world’s longest established and most successful clubs, having won 55 League titles, 34 Scottish Cups, 28 League Cups and the European Cup Winners’ Cup in 1972.

Few clubs can match Rangers for history, heritage, and tradition, and it resides in the top 10 strongest football brands according to the YouGov UK Brand Index.

Playing at the iconic 51,700 seat Ibrox Stadium and benefitting from a world-class 37-acre training facility, the club has been a leading light in Scottish, British and European football for decades.

The club benefits from a famously loyal support and the high volume of season ticket uptake means the club features in the top 19 average attendances in Europe. It is estimated that Rangers has a global fanbase of 4m, half of which are based in the UK.

THE ROLE

You will contribute to the support and development of our young athletes on their journey to professional football. You will be responsible for delivering 1-1 or small group learning sessions to players engaged in both full-time education, and also the hybrid model of full-time football and education. These sessions will vary between face-to-face and remote online. In addition, the tutor will provide tailored support to those who require extra assistance within their studies.

As a club we are passionate about education and place great emphasis on providing a well-rounded education programme both in terms of life and football. This role supports our academy players in balancing their education with the demands of a busy football schedule. Through the delivery of bespoke tuition sessions, this helps players maintain their academic progress and ensures they are supported both in their studies and future development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To provide subject specific tuition to academy players.
• To plan deliver, assess and report on SQA National 5 and Higher qualifications.
• To collaborate and liaise with the Academy Education Executive to deliver accurate academic tuition.
• Provide feedback on progress, attendance and attitude towards learning as required.
• To act in a manner that supports the Club’s Values.
• To understand and implement the Club’s Safeguarding policy, procedures, and best practice guidelines in your role.
• To use this understanding to ensure safe working practices, appropriate reporting of concerns and contribute positively to a safe environment.

THE CANDIDATE

• SQA N5 Level C or above in relevant subject area.
• A recognised teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE, Cert Ed, PDip Ed, Level 5 Diploma in Education & Training).
• Previous experience of delivering SQA N5 and Higher qualifications (or similar).
• Display a high level of loyalty, commitment and adaptability.
• Personable with an ability to build individual relationships, hardworking and enthusiastic.
• Empathetic to young athletes attempting to balance football education with Academic education.
• Ability to adapt to the changing circumstances within a busy elite football environment.

LATEST CLOSING DATE

16th January 2026

EQUALITY & INCLUSION

At Rangers Football Club we are ambitious about diversity and inclusion. If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.

Rangers Football Club also welcomes applications from suitably qualified members of the armed forces family.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The candidate must keep up to date with new methods and undertake any necessary internal or external training sessions in accordance with club Policies and Procedures.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Education and Training

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