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Since 1988, Everton in the Community has become a dynamic force for good, harnessing the unifying power of football to drive social change and addressing societal challenges across Liverpool City Region. Supported by a team of over 130 full‑time staff and over 200 volunteers, the independently governed and independently financed charity offers an extensive array of more than 60 programmes and initiatives that tackle a diverse range of social issues including health, employability, anti‑social behaviour, crime, exploitation, education, dementia, and disability.

Everton in the Community stands firmly beside the most at‑risk and most in‑need members of its local communities, but the needs of the city are ever‑growing and ever‑evolving and the official charity of Everton Football Club is committed to helping as many people as possible.

Everton in the Community is seeking to appoint a Primary Education Tutor who will deliver and monitor high quality primary school programmes to schools throughout Merseyside, to increase participation among participants of all abilities.

As a Primary Education Tutor you will plan, deliver and evaluate high quality classroom‑based interventions in Maths, English and PSHE alongside supporting teachers with National Curriculum PE.

This role sits under our Everton in the Community’s Learns pillar, which aims to remove barriers and create more pathways to education for people of all ages, ensuring that each and every individual has the chance to learn and grow. Learns will support children at every step of their educational journey, empowering young people to choose their own career paths and equip adults with the necessary skills to thrive in future workplaces, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to learn and grow.

• Teaching, according to the pupil’s educational needs, children assigned to him/her/they, setting high and achievable targets with each child
• Participating in long term planning in liaison with schools and carry out such medium and short term planning for teaching, and evaluating, as required by the school’s policies
• Identifying clear teaching objectives and specifying how they will be taught and assessed.
• Review programmes of work, teaching materials and methods in liaison with coordinators and other colleagues.

• To understand the Club’s Safeguarding policy, procedures, and best practice guidelines.
• To use this understanding to ensure safe working practices, appropriate reporting of concerns and contribute positively to an Anti‑bullying environment.

We are looking for an individual who has previous experience of working in schools and community settings specifically within the 4‑11 age group and who have been identified with SEN/D.

With sound knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum, across all subjects as well as PE and Sports Premium our ideal candidate will also hold the below qualifications:

• Degree of professional qualification in sports and leisure/teaching
• NGB level 2 in at least one sport
• Valid Emergency First Aid Award
• Valid ‘Safeguarding Children workshop; certificate
• Membership of FA Licensed Coaches Club
• Qualifications in other sports

This position will be offered on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract, with the role being based across our Everton in the Community campus.

The closing date for applications is Friday 12th December 2025 however, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a substantial amount of applications.

The Everton Family is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a requirement of our safer recruitment practices, this role will require an Enhanced DBS check or evidence that you are subscribed to the DBS Update Service information of which can be found here.

This role is subject to both evidence and verification of relevant qualifications including proof of eligibility to work in the UK which will be discussed with you if your application is successful.

Everton Football Club is committed to ensuring everyone is respected, celebrated and empowered for who they are, regardless of their identity. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, and under‑represented communities. We are dedicated to supporting the physical and mental/emotional wellbeing of all our people. Should you have a disability or long‑term health condition and require reasonable adjustments to be made to the application/interview/onboarding process, please let us know by contacting the Talent Acquisition Team via email‑ careers@evertonfc.com

To support our pledge to diversify our organisation and through our commitment to the Football Association’s, Football Leadership Diversity Code, Everton welcomes applications from people of all walks of life. As part of our commitment to Disability, Inclusion and Accessibility we are more than happy to make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process should you require.