BTEC Sports Tutor £25,000 – £28,000 (dependent on experience)
Brighter Futures Merseyside Limited are looking to recruit a full time BTEC Sports Tutor to teach both theory and practical aspects of the curriculum at our Bradford Campus (Bradford Park Avenue AFC).
The successful applicant will be required to undertake all aspects of the role including teaching, marking, assessment and some football coaching.
The BTEC tutor will be working in an established department within a successful teaching and coaching team to maintain and increase pupil attainment and contribute to the overall success of the pupils.
We want to hear from individuals that are passionate about education & coaching, are highly motivated, enthusiastic and have a commitment to learner achievement and success.
They will need to develop and maintain good working relationships with staff and students.
Do you qualify?
To be considered for this role, you will need to meet the following criteria:
Hold a relevant teaching qualification (PTLLS, CTLLS, DTLLS, PGCE, Cert Ed) Assessor award desirable
Hold a minimum of a Level 3 qualification in Sports
Have recent experience of delivering BTEC Sports qualifications & football coaching
A DBS Certificate that is on the update service, or be willing to apply for one
Car and Full UK driving licence is essential
Hold a relevant football coaching qualification
Benefits of working with us;
27 Days annual leave
Birthday day off (after 12 months)
Christmas shutdown period (after 12 months)
Company pension scheme
On-Site parking available (bookable)
36 Hours per week
Flexible weekly working hours
Income protection scheme
Positions are subject to the receipt of satisfactory references, and where applicable DBS disclosure.
Applicants should apply in writing via email by enclosing a full CV to sally.morgan@sysco.uk.com
Closing date for applications is Friday 28th June, 5pm.
Interview date is Thursday 4th July.
Sysco are fully committed to Equal Opportunities, Social Inclusion, Safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Andy is one of our performance center volunteers who leads the goalkeeper training. He has also helped during performance camps, leading games and sessions and being involved in our academy 100 club.
Mia Thorpe
Mia is our girls’ performance centre’s newest coach. At 15 years of age, she has just recently started with our foundation group with the girls. She has started fantastically and built a good rapport with all our girls. Mia is wise beyond her years and has done a fantastic job so far during her time and is consistently improving as she continues to coach.
Gabriel Steel
Gabriel is the lead u9s performance center coach who started out as a university placement student. Through his hard work he has been given the lead on a group and is really thriving alongside the group. A young, exciting coach who is developing massively as each week goes by. Gabe has also helped support on performance camps and with the performance center u13s-u16s groups
Kevin Dale
Kevin is one of our longest standing volunteers and has been volunteering ever since the start of the performance center back in
He has helped everywhere he possibly could including the foundation, development and our girl’s section. Kev now helps lead the girl’s performance center and supports the u13s or the u15s every Wednesday evening.
Scholar Coach of the Year
NOMINATIONS
Sam Sutcliffe
Sam is one of our u8 coaches and does a superb job helping Gary and his team coaches’ week in, week out. Sam is one of our top referees helping officiate all age groups every Sunday morning. He is also a great help on match-days and when putting on events. Sam is also great for helping on Performance camps and finds time to do all this on top of his studies.
Joe Bingham Carroll
Joe commits every Saturday morning to help coach our u6 team, doing an unbelievable job with our youngest players. Joe also referees weekly and he is always there on matchday to help create a great experience for young fans.
Max Whitehead
Max is an enthusiastic young coach who is consistently aiming to become better. Max is our u11s assistant coach. He is always on hand to help with anything he can. Max completed his FA level 1 at Bradford Park Avenue and got into a local university to continue his sports coaching studies.
Lucas Shaw
Over the past few years Lucas has assisted with our u7s and our u13s grassroots training. He has also worked tirelessly in the café on a Saturday and Sunday morning ensuring the café stays open at times. Lucas is a great help on match days and when setting up events.
Harry Wright
Harry is a superb helper when asked in a multitude of areas. He helps support the u6s training, he offers his help in the cafe nonstop and alongside this whenever there is an event that requires help running, he is always on hand to help.
Harry Spiby
Another one of the u8s coaching team, Harry is a fantastic volunteer that is there each week at training. Harry also supports Bradford Park Avenue events and is always helping around the club.
Young Volunteer of the Year
NOMINATIONS
Harrison Clay
Harrison started coaching with the u7s this year as part of his Duke of Edinburgh. Since the beginning he has become a crucial part of Joe and his team helping with their huge squad. Harrison is at training each week, helping where he can. At Easter Harrison treated his team to an Easter Egg each out of his own pocket. Harrison is an extremely mature young man who encompasses what we are trying to achieve at Bradford Park Avenue. He also often offers to help on matchdays, creating fantastic experiences for fans.
Sam Sutcliffe
Sam is one of our u8 coaches and does a superb job helping Gary and his team coaches’ week in, week out. Sam is one of our top referees helping officiate all age groups every Sunday morning. He is also a great help on match-days and when putting on events. Sam is also great for helping on Performance camps and finds time to do all this on top of his studies.
Savannah Cleary
Savannah has been volunteering at the cafe since its opening. She has created this community feel alongside the other volunteers. She is constantly looking at ways to improve it and make it a better place for all of us at Park Avenue. She is there every Wednesday and Saturday to ensure we all have a good experience.
Mia Thorpe
Mia is our girls’ performance centre’s newest coach. At 15 years of age, she has just recently started with our foundation group with the girls. She has started fantastically and built a good rapport with all our girls. Mia is wise beyond her years and has done a fantastic job so far during her time and is consistently improving as she continues to coach. Mia is also completing her referee’s course and finds herself down at Horsfall on Sundays refereeing our juniors each week.
Joe Bingham Carroll
Joe commits every Saturday morning to help coach our u6 team, doing an unbelievable job with our youngest players. Joe also referees weekly and he is always there on matchday to help create a great experience for young fans.
Team of the Year
NOMINATIONS
U7’S
On the u7s first season as a full team this group has thrived massively. They have won multiple cups, had multiple visits to professional clubs, with many players scouted by pro clubs. They have entered and played in the beach tournament and attended match day activities weekly.
U8’S
Our u8s have had a fantastic season and managed to win the West Riding Tournament with only 4 players on each team. Every matchday the café and entertainment are provided by the parents of the players, and they are our greatest group for event and cafe support. This group often attends match day events, alongside other events such as Whitby away and the Wetherby Races supporting Ronnie the Ram.
U9’S
Our u9s managed to raise the highest funds out of any of our teams on the matchday draw. They have also taken a team to the Garforth league finals day and attended the Manchester International Cup. They also had a fantastic experience playing at Fleetwood Town FC recently
U15G’S
In our u15s first season they have managed to win the Garforth league 2nd Division. An incredible feat, especially with a brand-new team, they managed to win the league by 12 points. Gary Ratnik’s team had a fantastic season coming close in the cup as well. They have also attended match day activities and events. This group were also our first group to complete the match day drawer.
U14G’S
The u14s were also a brand-new team this season who managed to do superbly in the league. Adam Brian’s men finished 2nd in Division 2 which gained them promotion. After some unfortunate news to one of their players mid-season, the u14gs coaching staff managed to help raise £5000 to help support their player and his family.
Grassroots Coach of the Year
NOMINATIONS
Joe Brown
Joe has had a fantastic season developing our youngest grassroots aged teams. He has built a huge squad which he has organized and trained effectively all season long. He has now managed to create 3 teams in this age group who are all doing successfully. Joe also developed the Ronnie the Ram cup in his spare time to recruit new players whilst offering superb experiences to children at our stadium.
Ross Wilson
Ross joined Park Avenue at the beginning of the season taking on a struggling u12s team. A team struggling for players and consistency over the years. A massive change in the group dynamics helped by assistant Kieran Williams has helped this group develop massively over the season. The group has grown in numbers with now up to 20 children training each week, which is improving consistently. Ross has also taken a team to represent Bradford Park Avenue in the Valley Parade Memorial Tournament. He has also been a massive help throughout the year helping set up events.
Simon Webster
Simon has had a difficult season losing his 2 assistant coaches and often completing his coaching with any support. However, the experiences he has created for his team have been fantastic, his team has been to a final’s day this season. He has also taken them to the Manchester International Cup and offered the children the experience of a lifetime getting to play on Fleetwood Towns pitch. He has also helped his team raise the highest funds on the matchday draw.
Richard Pearson
Richard has had a fantastic couple of years here at Bradford Park Avenue. Last season his team were promoted 2 divisions and this year they have smashed it again finishing 2nd in the league and achieving another promotion. Richard helps around the club where he can and is also involved in the Academy 100 Club.
Adam Brian
Adam set up a brand new u14s team at the beginning of last season. They managed to finish 2nd in Division 2 gaining promotion to the top division for the next season. Adam, amongst some of his other coaches, took it upon themself to raise money for one of their players after they received some unfortunate news about him. They managed to raise £5000 and raised awareness by walking from Valley Parade to Horsfall Stadium. Adam rounded up his group fantastically to organize this all so quickly to help the struggling family.
Grassroots Volunteer Award
NOMINATIONS
Tina Ratnik
Tina has been instrumental to the Ave Café and without her the café still would not be open and providing hot food and drinks every Sunday morning for us all. She is also forever offering her time up to help whenever and wherever she can. She was a massive help at Avey-Fest and at every event we put on throughout the year. She is also involved in the Academy 100 club.
Mick Frost
For the past year Mick has been the club’s welfare officer for the juniors and the men’s first team. He has also been pivotal in the academy cafes growth through going to collect food each week and helping in there whenever he can. He also helped out loads in the academy café when making it. Mick is one of our u14s coaches and part of our Academy 100 Club.
Matt Harrison
Matt is our u14s Manager and has done a fantastic job over the past few years coaching this team. Matt supports our grassroots consistently and also helps out with the academy café whenever possible. Matt also flaunts about as Ronnie the Ram each week on matchday, including going to Whitby away and Wetherby races where Matt raced dressed as Ronnie. He has been fantastic in his role as club mascot, creating an incredible experience for our young fans. Matt is also involved in the Academy 100 club.
Tickets are priced at just £2 for Adults, with u16s gaining FREE ENTRY!
Below is a quick run down of just some of the events taking place today.
From 12pm-6pm
JUNIOR PRESENTATIONS
– BPA STAFF VS BPA SCHOLARS 2PM KO
– BPA FANS VS BPA REPS 5PM KO
FROM 6PM TIL LATE
SCHOLARS PRESENTATION
COMEDY NIGHT HOSTED BY LOUIS ETTIENE
LIVE MUSIC
FIRST TEAM PRESENTATION AT 7PM
Other activities and entertainment throughout the day includes: Beer Festival ran by BPA Development Fund, Street Food vendors, Face Painting, Bouncy castles, Market Stalls, Childrens games, Raffle & Tombola, and even a penalty shootout!
YOU CAN GET INVOLVED TOO! Email us on Secretary@bpafc.com to see how you can help!
Gates for Avey-Fest open at 12pm, and there is also 2 cup finals prior, starting at 10:30am..
Tickets from 10:30am are priced at just £2 for Adults, with u16s gaining FREE ENTRY!
Below is a quick run down of just some of the events taking place on Sunday 5th May.
From 12pm-6pm
JUNIOR PRESENTATIONS
2PM KO – BPA STAFF VS BPA SCHOLARS
5PM KO – BPA FANS VS BPA REPS
FROM 6PM TIL LATE
SCHOLARS PRESENTATION
COMEDY NIGHT HOSTED BY LOUIS ETTIENE
LIVE MUSIC
FIRST TEAM PRESENTATION AT 7PM
Other activities and entertainment throughout the day includes: Beer Festival ran by BPA Development Fund, Street Food vendors, Face Painting, Bouncy castles, Market Stalls, Childrens games, Raffle & Tombola, and even a penalty shootout!
YOU CAN GET INVOLVED TOO!
If you’d like to represent the BPA Fans, enquire about a stall, donate raffle prizes, or to volunteer, please get in touch! Email us on Secretary@bpafc.com
The Academy is continuing to develop providing a positive environment which stems from high standards and quality players on the pitch.
Our recruitment in players and volunteer coaches has allowed us to grow and just over 2 years ago we did not have a team competing above division 6, now we only have one team below this.
Two of our teams are competing for League titles in Division 2.
Meanwhile at the younger end, the Horsfall Stadium is now a regular hang out for a number of scouts from pro clubs watching our talented youngsters. These players are now often seen getting behind the First Team on Saturday’s as well.
We have developed groups In the Junior Premier League and in our Girls section where next season we will aim to have our first ever girls team competing in the League
Under 8’s: Gary Ratnik/Justin Crouch/Sam Sutcliffe/Zak Kersey
A technically gifted bunch who combine individual skill, power and pace with a great team ethic playing some lovely football and scoring over 200 goals already this season. Highlight was winning the group stages of the cup competition where both of our teams played with only 4 players winning 5 and drawing 1 game.
Under 9’s: Simon Webster
This season the Under 9s coached and managed by Simon Webster, moved up to 7 aside. From the off I wanted them to play a positive, high pressing, attacking style of football. Having lost our first game of the season we then went unbeaten, blowing away the opposition up to Christmas which earned us a promotion. We also reached the cup final beating 4 teams from leagues above on the way.
After Christmas playing against higher opposition, the lads have gone from strength to strength, adding a lot of passing to their game. We are finishing the season well and beating some good teams. We also reached the semi final of the knock out cup and represented the club in the Manchester international tournament playing against teams from South Africa and Trinidad & Tobago.
We have had some great performances this season but hard to name then all, special mention has to go to our top scorer with 42 goals Aaron Webster and the 2 Charlie’s, Hale and Deighton. Finally our goal keeper Sam Gledhill who would be on the plane to the euros if Southgate was watching on Sunday morning. We are now looking forward to having some fun at our summer tournaments
U10 Green: Tom Brogden/Richard Brogden
This team have come on leaps and bounds this season, continuing from a resurgence in form from the latter end of last season. With a few new additions to the team, the development of the team has come along nicely, and has a real friendship group. We made it to the cup final, only to have a bad day at the office, and, fall at the final hurdle. However, there is huge potential for the future, with mixed abilities they all play for one another and support each other to the final whistle.
Under 11’s: Colm Raffety/Max Whitehead/Andrew Westby
Our u11s have had a fantastic season so far winning 12 out of their opening 13 games of the season. A really technically strong group who have developed their tactical game massively this season under managers Colm Rafferty and Andy Westby and coach Max Whitehead. The boys have scored 80+ goals and kept 5 clean sheets this season. Our u11s have also fundraised fantastically when completing the half time draw and through Unik Doshlaku raising over £100 in the Easter Raffle.
Under 14s Greens
This team was formed at the start of the 23-24 season and started optimistically in the 2nd tier of the Garforth league, where after a shaky start, they soon established themselves as been a force to be reckoned with whilst playing possession-based football.
They currently sit in 2nd place chasing promotion with an 11-game unbeaten run in 2024.
Manager Mick Frost, coaches alongside Adam Brian and experienced ex professional Danny Boshell (Bosh) and have hopes to take the group to the top tier with the season deciding game this coming Sunday at Horsfall Community Stadium,10:00am K.O
Under 15s Greens: Gary Ratnik/Ben Firth
Only their 2nd season as a team and if they get 2 wins from their remaining 3 games they are guaranteed to win the Division 2 title. The Team also missed out on a cup final in the Semi’s after losing to Unbeaten and Div1 champions Whitkirk. A real talented bunch who have notched up over 100 goals this season with 3 to play. 13 out of the 15 features for Bradford Schools and 2 of the squad are playing up a year. The team have attracted 3 players who have left pro clubs this season to join the team, a team which highlights the ambition of the club.
Brighter Futures Merseyside Limited are looking to recruit a full time BTEC Sports Tutor to teach both theory and practical aspects of the curriculum at our Bradford Campus (Bradford Park Avenue FC). The successful applicant will be required to undertake all aspects of the role including teaching, marking, assessment and some football coaching. The BTEC tutor will be working in an established department within a successful teaching and coaching team to maintain and increase pupil attainment and contribute to the overall success of the pupils.
We want to hear from individuals that are passionate about education & coaching, are highly motivated, enthusiastic and have a commitment to learner achievement and success. They will need to develop and maintain good working relationships with staff and students.
Do you qualify?
To be considered for this role, you will need to meet the following criteria:
· Hold a relevant teaching qualification (PTLLS, CTLLS, DTLLS, PGCE, Cert Ed)
· Assessor award desirable
· Hold a minimum of a Level 3 qualification in Sports
· Have recent experience of delivering BTEC Sports qualifications & football coaching
· A DBS Certificate that is on the update service, or be willing to apply for one
· Car and Full UK driving licence is essential
· Hold a relevant football coaching qualification
Benefits of working with us;
· 27 Days annual leave
· Birthday day off (after 12 months)
· Christmas shutdown period (after 12 months)
· Company pension scheme
· On-Site parking available (bookable)
· 36 Hours per week
· Flexible weekly working hours
· Income protection scheme
Positions are subject to the receipt of satisfactory references, and where applicable DBS disclosure. Applicants should apply in writing via email by enclosing a full CV to sally.morgan@sysco.uk.com
Closing Date: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Sysco are fully committed to Equal Opportunities, Social Inclusion, Safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment.
