Academy Tutor

Organisation: Sheffield United Football Club
Salary: 27,000 - 29,000 per Annum
Location: Sheffield United Training Academy, Shirecliffe, Sheffield
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 30 January 2026
Job Description: Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 40 Hours Full Time
Location: Sheffield United Training Academy, Shirecliffe
Department: Academy Education
Line Manager: Head of Education
Salary: £27,000 per Annum
Post Reference: AC012026-PAT

Only applications submitted via our official application form, completed in full, will be considered. Please visit the vacancies page on our website to download and complete the form digitally, or alternatively print and post it following the instructions provided below.

Sheffield United are seeking a dedicated Academy Tutor to support the delivery of the BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Sporting Excellence and Performance programme. This role plays an important part in supporting the academic progress of Academy scholars, ensuring high standards of teaching, assessment, and learner support throughout the programme.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for the planning, delivery, and assessment of the qualification, while also acting as a mentor to scholars, providing consistent guidance to support their development and progression. The Academy provides a professional learning environment where staff are supported to develop their practice, and this role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the education provision within an elite football setting.

An opportunity as an Academy Tutor at a professional football club like Sheffield United FC presents a compelling alternative to mainstream education. This role offers distinct advantages that set it apart from traditional teaching positions:

Smaller, more manageable student cohorts - Work with select groups of professional athletes rather than large classes, enabling more personalized attention and stronger relationships with learners
Highly motivated and disciplined students - Teach young athletes who are self-selected, passionate about their development, and demonstrate exceptional commitment to both academic and athletic excellence
Holistic student development - Focus on cultivating life skills, personal growth, and individual goal-setting alongside academic achievement, creating a more comprehensive educational experience
Elite professional environment - Work within a prestigious football club setting with professional development support and a collaborative culture that values staff growth
Meaningful mentoring relationships - Serve as a mentor beyond traditional teaching, providing consistent guidance and direct investment in scholars' personal and professional progression
Specialized and relevant curriculum - Teach BTEC qualifications in Sporting Excellence, combining academic content with practical application in a field that directly aligns with students' career aspirations
Tangible impact and visibility - Make a direct, observable contribution to the future of aspiring professional footballers, with clear outcomes and meaningful purpose in your work
Innovative hybrid learning model - Participate in a modern approach that integrates academic and athletic development, rather than treating them as separate domains
This unique combination of factors creates a rewarding career path where educators can achieve greater impact and fulfilment than is often possible in mainstream education.

Role Responsibilities:

- Primarily prepare, teach, and assess BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Sporting Excellence and Performance classes ensuring scholars are achieving target grades.
- Ensure that all Academy players adhere to the academy values and behaviours and display a high level of respect and discipline.
- Ensure scholars work is marked to a timely and accurate fashion to ensure potential is met.
- Contribute to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
- To assist scholars in setting individual short, medium, and long term goals to create Individual Action Plans for all players
- Complete reports for 12-week reviews for scholars and parents/guardians reporting on academic progress, internally and on external tracking platforms provided by Premier League Education.
- Attend internal staff or external stakeholder meetings as required.
- Liaise with Functional English and Maths tutor and keep register of attendances.
- Operational support for other departments within the Academy as required such as Safeguarding, Player Care, SEP and Player Welfare.
- Support the Hybrid training model for players in the Under 12 - Under 16 age groups.
- Any other reasonable requests as directed by management.

Club Wide Responsibilities:

- To adhere to all Sheffield United Football Club's Safeguarding Policies and Procedures to foster an environment which protects from harm those defined as children and adults at risk.
- To report any concerns of a Safeguarding nature to the relevant parties and remain fully compliant with any applicable Safeguarding checks and due diligence and recognise your responsibility to the Club's Safeguarding agenda.
- To report any concerns of discrimination to the relevant parties and promote a welcoming and inclusive club environment for all.
- To adhere to the Club's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policies, supporting the Club to create an environment which is inclusive and all-encompassing.
- To carry out/take part in training requests as directed by the Club.

Essential Criteria for the Role:

- Relevant teaching degree qualification and experience to teach BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Sporting Excellence and Performance.
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
- Completion of FA Safeguarding Children Workshop.
- Experience of student development with 16 - 19-year-olds.
- Experience of working within an education setting
- Experience and understanding of apprenticeships.
- Successful completion of Enhanced DBS Check upon offer acceptance.

Desirable Criteria for the Role:

- Experience working within a sports academy.
- Experience with students aged 9-16.
- Degree or qualification in sport.

Expected interview process:
- To begin approximately in the week commencing Monday 16th February.

- 1st Stage - CV Overview, Competency Based Question
- 2nd Stage - Practical Delivery.
How to apply: Application Process Please download and save the application form before inputting information. If you require a paper copy please contact the HR department careers@sufc.co.uk or call 0114 253 7200. Completed application forms must be submitted via email to careers@sufc.co.uk stating the vacancy title in the subject or posted to HR, Sheffield United Football Club, Bramall Lane, Sheffield, S2 4SU. Closing Date: Friday 30th January 2026 Please note that in the instance of high volumes of applications we may close this vacancy earlier than the closing date noted above. Sheffield United Application Form Required Please download and save the application form before inputting information. Eligibility for Employment in the UK In accordance with current legislative requirements the successful applicant must produce documentary verification of their eligibility to work in the UK and will not be allowed to start work until this has been received. Equality and Diversity Sheffield United FC is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its employment policies for recruitment, selection, training, development and promotion are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, ethnic and national origin, disability or gender reassignment. Sheffield United FC are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. If you would like further information regarding the scheme and how we are able to support disabled persons within the workplace, then please contact our HR team at careers@sufc.co.uk Safer Recruitment Sheffield United FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK. For further information on the Club's Safeguarding Statement please access the following link: sufc.co.uk/club/policies/safeguarding-policy