Academy Science Teacher - Casual

Job description

Who We Are

Founded in 1882, Tottenham Hotspur is an iconic Science football club, playing in the Premier League and Women's Super League. From North London to the world, our fanbase spans continents, cultures, and generations. Spurs is a club that's always dared to push boundaries, breaking new ground and rewriting history.

We offer world-classfacilities:
In 2019, we opened our state-of-the-art Stadium, a £1 billion landmark that's the beating heart of North Tottenham's transformation. More than just a football ground, it's an engine of change - creating 4,000 jobs and injecting £300 million into the local economy every year.

We're at our brightest when we're all together. Our Club, our teams, our community.

There is only one Hotspur. Tottenham Hotspur.

The Role

We're currently recruiting a teacher of Science to work within our Academy to facilitate provision for our young players whilst on School Release. The role will involve the teaching and educational support, predominantly across KS3 & 4, of small groups and individuals working towards achieving their academic potential.

Teaching hours are approximately 12-16 hrs per week, during school term time only (September-June), set on Tuesday and Wednesdays with occasional flexibility required for changing football schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, facilitate and co-ordinate the delivery of Science subjects for schoolboys on the Hybrid and Full-Time Training Models
• Be the key point of contact and liaise with partner schools of schoolboys over any matters relating to the subject
• Ensure that tracking and assessment of schoolboys' progress is up to date
• Contribute to the writing of schemes of learning for Science subjects
• Contribute to the development of effective tracking systems to monitor student progress.
• Deal with any safeguarding issues that may arise by reporting them through the appropriate channels
• Participate in any training courses for Academy staff and other Club staff as and when required, e.g. FA Safeguarding workshops and other CPD

Safeguarding Responsibilities

• Have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people
• Act in accordance with the organisation's safeguarding policies and procedures at all times
• Be alert to signs of abuse, neglect, or safeguarding concerns and report these appropriately
• Maintain professional boundaries and act as a positive role model when working with or around children
• Attend safeguarding training as required and keep knowledge up to date

What you will bring

• Experience of teaching GCSE Science
• Competency in tutoring all three disciplines
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to teach 1:1, small group and large group sessions
• IT literate - excellent IT skills in Word, Excel & Power Point
• Ability to plan, deliver and organise work in line with the curriculum
• Driven and enthusiastic
• Excellent classroom management
• Experience of working in a sporting environment would be desirable

Safeguarding & Recruitment Statement

Safeguarding is fundamental to the success in all that we do. The Club follows a Safer Recruitment process for all roles. Successful candidates are to be reminded they would be subject to proportionate background, DBS and reference checks as required.

We welcome applications from anyone regardless of age, disability, gender, race, or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.