English Tutor (Boys Academy)

Aston Villa Football Club; Bodymoor Heath; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Aston Villa Football Club is seeking an Academy Tutor to lead English teaching for the Boys Academy Education Department at Bodymoor Heath Training Ground. The role focuses on GCSE preparation and Functional Skills for players aged 14–18, with additional support for the Hybrid programme.

You will collaborate with the Head of Education and MDT members to plan, deliver, and assess high-quality lessons, track progress, and provide constructive feedback to strengthen player performance in English.

Qualifications

• Must hold a teaching qualification such as QTS/QTLS/PGCE (or equivalent).
• Experience within a high-performance or education environment and with KS4/KS5 learners.
• Experience in Premier League or EFL Academy is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and assess English teaching across the Academy.
• Lead GCSE preparation and Functional Skills provision for players aged 14–18.
• Support players with English on the Hybrid programme and monitor progress.

Skills

Education delivery

English teaching

GCSE preparation

Functional Skills

Education

QTS/QTLS/PGCE (or equivalent)

KS4/KS5 experience

Premier League/EFL Academy experience advantageous

Job description

Department: Boys Academy Education Department

Hours of Work: 15 Hours per week

Contract Type: Part Time, Fixed Term Contract (Specific Purpose) until 30 June 2027 (with potential of extension)

Salary: Attractive Remuneration Package dependent upon experience

Location: Bodymoor Heath Training Ground

Closing Date: Friday 20 November 2026

Interview Date: Tuesday 1 December 2026

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The Department

Our Boys Academy Department is proud to be a prestigious Category One Academy which reflects our commitment to delivering excellence across all areas of youth football including coaching, education, training, and facilities. We are dedicated to supporting and nurturing the next generation of elite footballers.

The Academy Education Department is responsible for delivering the Education provision to the players aged 16-18 and 14- 16 on a Full-Time training programme as well as liaising with schools to monitor academic attainment for players aged 9-16.

To continue to deliver our ambitious plans fornurturing, encouraging, and developing talent at this level, we have a new, exciting opportunity for a self-motivated and proactive individual to join our Education Department as Academy Tutor with a focus on English.

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The Role

Working as an Academy Tutor, you will be responsible for the management and delivery of English teaching and learning across the Academy. You will have a specific focus on the delivery of GCSE preparation and Functional Skills provision for players within the Youth and Professional Development Phases (players aged 14-18 years old). Additionally, you will support players with English when accessing the Academy’s Hybrid programme.

You will work alongside the Head of Education, Assistant Head of Education, and other members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT), planning the delivery of the Education programme across the Academy. This role will require you to be flexible within your practice as you will be working within a fluid environment.

You will be responsible for planning, delivering, and assessing outstanding lessons to improve the players understanding on topics to support their performance and outcomes in English. A key part of the role will be to track and monitor learner progress, providing timely and constructive feedback to support continued development and achievement. You will also build strong relationships with key stakeholders, working closely with the Premier League IV and other External Verifiers to ensure the effective delivery and quality assurance of the education programme

You will be required to support the delivery of the cohort of players aged 12-16 that are on our Hybrid Programme working in conjunction with the Academy’s Education partners.

The role will be required to work the following hours:

• Monday: 13:00 – 16:00 (3 Hours)
• Tuesday: 13:00 – 15:00 (2 Hours)
• Wednesday: 13:00 – 17:00 (4 Hours)
• Thursday: 13:00 – 17:00 (4 Hours)
• Friday: 13:00 – 15:00 (2 Hours)

For further information about the Role, please see the Role Profile.

The Person

We are looking for an individual capable of forming strong relationships and can support young people and empathise to the challenges and demands placed upon young elite performers. You must hold a relevant teaching qualification such as QTS/QTLS/PGCE (or equivalent). You will have experience of working within a high performance or education environment and/or with learners across Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5, young elite performers. Experience of working within a Premier League or EFL Academy is advantageous.

Why Join Us?

There has never been a better time to join Aston Villa Football Club. Our drive to succeed is visible on the global stage, we are building a family ethos and culture to be proud of, and realising our ambitious plans for the expansion and improvement of our world-class facilities. If you are already excited by this challenge and want to play your part in our historic Club, then you’ll be pleased to hear about our amazing staff benefits you’ll receive whilst working for us! See our Staff Benefits booklet to find out more.

Aston Villa Football Club celebrates the diversity of its Club and embrace equal opportunities for all.

We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, sex and religion or belief.

Aston Villa Football Club is fully committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk across our Club. As such, we adhere to Safer Recruitment processes and for some roles a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service may be required prior to starting in a role at the Club. For more information, please see Aston Villa Football Club | The official club website | AVFC - Safeguarding