Academy Tutor; English

Rangers Football Club, formed in 1872, is one of the world’s longest established and most successful clubs, having won 55 League titles, 34 Scottish Cups, 28 League Cups and the European Cup Winners’ Cup in 1972.

Few clubs can match Rangers for history, heritage, and tradition, and it resides in the top 10 strongest football brands according to the You Gov UK Brand Index.

Playing at the iconic 51,700 seat Ibrox Stadium and benefit ting from a world-class 37-acre training facility, the club has been a leading light in Scottish, British and European football for decades.

The club benefits from a famously loyal support and the high volume of season ticket uptake means the club features in the top 19 average attendances in Europe. It is estimated that Rangers has a global fanbase of 4m, half of which are based in the UK.

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You will contribute to the support and development of our young athletes on their journey to professional football. You will be responsible for delivering 1-1 or small group learning sessions to players engaged in both full-time education, and also the hybrid model of full-time football and education. These sessions will vary between face-to-face and remote online. In addition, the tutor will provide tailored support to those who require extra assistance within their studies.

As a club we are passionate about education and place great emphasis on providing a well-rounded education programme both in terms of life and football. This role supports our academy players in balancing their education with the demands of a busy football schedule. Through the delivery of bespoke tuition sessions, this helps players maintain their academic progress and ensures they are supported both in their studies and future development.

• To provide subject specific tuition to academy players.
• To plan deliver, assess and report on SQA National 5 and Higher qualifications.
• To collaborate and liaise with the Academy Education Executive to deliver accurate academic tuition.
• Provide feedback on progress, attendance and attitude towards learning as required.
• To act in a manner that supports the Club’s Values.
• To understand and implement the Club’s Safeguarding policy, procedures, and best practice guidelines in your role.
• To use this understanding to ensure safe working practices, appropriate reporting of concerns and contribute positively to a safe environment.

SQA N5 Level C or above in relevant subject area.

A recognised teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE, Cert Ed, PDip Ed, Level 5 Diploma in Education & Training).

Previous experience of delivering SQA N5 and Higher qualifications (or similar).

• Display a high level of loyalty, commitment and adaptability.
• Personable with an ability to build individual relationships, hardworking and enthusiastic.
• Empathetic to young athletes attempting to balance football education with Academic education.

Ability to adapt to the changing circumstances within a busy elite football environment.

Please note, we may close vacancies early where we receive significant numbers of applications, so don’t delay!

At Rangers Football Club we are ambitious about diversity and inclusion. If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital sta tus or pregnancy and maternity.

Rangers Football Club also welcomes applications from suitably qualified members of the armed forces family.

The candidate must keep up to date with new methods and undertake any necessary internal or external training sessions in accordance with club Policies and Procedures.

Ibrox Stadium
150 Edmiston DriveGlasgowG
51 2XD
United Kingdom