Academy Tutor

Organisation: Stockport County Football Club
Salary: £10,000
Location: Carrington, Manchester
Contract type: (Part time)
Closing date: 10 June 2025
Job Description: About Stockport County

Founded in 1883, Stockport County are one of the country’s longest established football clubs. Initially formed as Heaton Norris Rovers, the Club officially became Stockport County in 1890 after the County Borough of Stockport and have been based at Edgeley Park since 1902.

The team currently competes in Sky Bet League One, the third tier of the English Football League, after winning the 2023–24 Sky Bet League Two title.

Role Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic Tutor to join our Academy team. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging and effective BTEC Sport lessons to U18 academy players at Stockport County FC, ensuring academic progress is maintained alongside their football development. The role involves working closely with the League Football Education (LFE) to meet national standards, while formally and informally assessing learners, marking work, and tracking progress against individual target grades. The post supports the holistic development of players in line with the academy’s philosophy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality BTEC Sport lessons in line with Pearson
specifications and academy timetables.
• Plan and prepare engaging lessons that meet the needs of all
learners, adapting content where necessary.
• Formally and informally assess student progress through
assignment marking, feedback, and progress tracking against
target grades.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of attendance,
progress, and achievement.
• Liaise with the League Football Education (LFE) to ensure
compliance with all quality assurance and reporting requirements.
• Uphold safeguarding, equality, and health and safety standards in
all aspects of the role.

Essential

• Must be a fully qualified teacher - PGCE/QTLS
• Strong subject knowledge in BTEC Sport (ideally Level 3) and
familiarity with Pearson specifications.
• Ability to motivate and support learners balancing dual careers in
education and football.
• Flexible and proactive mindset, with the ability to adapt to the
demands of an elite football academy environment.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and welfare
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to
use a variety of communication tools (verbal, written, digital)
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• IT skills, including the ability to use Microsoft Office and platforms
such as Google Drive.

Desirable

• Experience working in a professional football academy
• Familiarity with the League Football Education (LFE) framework
and quality assurance processes.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Discount on SCFC retail products
• Discount of SCFC season or match by match tickets
• Access to online discount system perk box
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Be part of a dynamic and exciting team
• The chance to contribute to the success of a historic football club

Stockport County Promotes equal opportunities in employment and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose skills and experience seem to meet our needs. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you only if you are selected for an interview. Employment is subject to the provision of proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Safeguarding: Stockport County Football Club is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to endorse this commitment. Roles will be subject to a DBS check. This will be either a basic, standard or enhanced check depending on the job role and responsibilities.
How to apply: To apply, please send your CV and Cover Letter to HR@stockportcounty.com