Casual Science Teacher

Job title: Casual Science Teacher

Location : Pompey in the Community and other locations as required

Hours of work: 2 hours per week – Thursday 08:30 –10:30 – Term time onl

Reports to: Head of Education

Remuneration : £75 per session

Role Summary

Portsmouth Football Club is seeking a Casual Science Tutor to join our Academy education team. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting the academic development of our young players by delivering engaging Science sessions within our hybrid Training Model.

The role holder will work closely with Head of Education to create a positive learning environment and help our young players achieve their educational goals alongside their football coaching and development.

Your key responsibilities will include:

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

Your skills and experience

• Have proficient English skills.
• Up to date and good knowledge of safeguarding.
• Good experience of delivering Science at secondary education.
• Expertise in the use of basic IT packages that includes Microsoft word, Excel and Outlook.
• The ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues across all departments and external organisations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and solution focused approach to professional relationships.
• The ability to work flexibly and efficiently as part of a team and be able to multi-task.
• Strong listening skills and the ability to deal with sensitive situations with integrity.
• Experience of working in a sporting environment.
• Sound organisational skills, able to prioritise and manage own workload.

Qualifications requirements:

• Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) essential.
• Bachelor’s/Master’s in Science or any other equivalent qualification essential in the subject area.
• FA Safeguarding Children/Safeguarding Children Tutor Training is desirable.

General information

We promote an equal, diverse, and inclusive workplace and we are committed to providing the best experience for our colleagues. As a business we aim to be as representative of as many sections of society as possible, and for each colleague to feel respected and able to give of their best every day. We ensure that we treat people the right way, promote respect and believe that making the most of our differences is the key to the success of our business.

We take a robust approach to modern slavery and human trafficking and our organisation is absolutely committed to preventing slavery and human trafficking in our corporate activities, and to ensuring that our supply chains are free from slavery and human trafficking.

Safeguarding

Portsmouth Football Club is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are committed to ensuring that any club-related activity will be in a safe environment where children, young people and adults at risk are protected from harm or abuse whilst under our care.

We acknowledge that every child, young person, or adult at risk who plays or participates in football should be able to take part in an enjoyable and safe environment and be protected from poor practice and abuse. Portsmouth Football Club recognises that this is the responsibility of every adult involved in our club.

We must always respect the dignity and spirit of all people, including children, young people and adults at risk. Treat everyone fairly, encourage a supportive and positive environment to promote healthy competition, skill development, fun and achievement. Avoid contact or conduct that may be interpreted or defined as inappropriate.

Health and Safety

Portsmouth Football Club is committed to ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all employees, contractors, visitors, and others who may be affected by our operations.

As part of this commitment, you are expected to take reasonable care for your own health and safety, as well as that of others. You must comply with the company’s health and safety policies, procedures, and any legal requirements relevant to your role. Together, we aim to maintain a safe and supportive environment that promotes the welfare and security of everyone involved in our activities.

Data Protection

The Club process all personal data collected during the recruitment process in accordance with Data Protection Act (2018) and GDPR. Data collected as part of the recruitment process is held securely and accessed by, and disclosed to, individuals only for the purposes of managing the recruitment exercise effectively. All data that is deemed unnecessary will be disposed of at the end of recruitment process in line with our GDPR procedure.