Who are we:  Since 1988, Everton in the Community has become a dynamic force for good, harnessing the unifying power of football to drive social change and addressing societal challenges across Liverpool City Region. Supported by a team of over 130 full-time staff and over 200 volunteers, the independently governed and independently financed charity offers an extensive array of more than 60 programmes and initiatives that tackle a diverse range of social issues including health, employability, anti-social behaviour, crime, exploitation, education, dementia, and disability. 

Everton in the Community stands firmly beside the most at-risk and most in need members of its local communities, but the needs of the city are ever-growing and ever-evolving and the official charity of Everton Football Club is committed to helping as many people as possible.

About the opportunity:  

Our Children and Youth Services aim to support children and young people aged 2 to 25 who are at high risk and facing vulnerability.

These programs offer intensive help and positive interventions for individuals dealing with serious issues such as homelessness, criminal involvement, educational struggles, mental and physical health challenges, and family difficulties.

Our goal is to break the cycle of limited aspirations and unfulfilled potential by guiding, inspiring, motivating, and empowering children and young people to achieve their potential. will inspire and empower young people and adults to pursue positive change, live healthier lives and transition and contribute towards creating ‘stronger communities and brighter futures’

The Targeted Tutor will be responsible for delivering and demonstrating the impact of our funded Secondary Education programmes within schools, working closely with the Secondary Education Senior Coordinator to ensure programmes align with the goals and objectives of EITC’s five-year strategy - Trinity Project.

The postholder will be required to be mobile across schools and community venues across Merseyside.

You will be expected to always represent Everton in the Community (EITC) professionally and conduct yourself in accordance with Everton Football Club and EITC values.

Other key responsibilities will include:     

Planning and delivering sessions, ensuring they meet the goals and objectives in line with funding obligations and the needs of our participants. Identifying and reporting issues or challenges that arise and supporting
To comply with all relevant policies, procedures, training and regulations. Maintaining a safe environment for participants and staff, maintaining risk assessment processes for all activities. Adhering to quality assurance processes to promote continuous improvement 
Developing and maintaining positive relationships through effective and timely communication methods with participants, colleagues, partners, and other stakeholders to foster collaboration and support

Safeguarding      

To understand the Club’s Safeguarding policy, procedures, and best practice guidelines.

To use this understanding to ensure safe working practices, appropriate reporting of concerns and contribute positively to an Anti-bullying environment.

Ensure Safeguarding and Healthy and Safety Processes are implemented in line with Everton in the Community guidelines

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for an individual who has experience of working with young people who display challenging behaviour and who is knowledgeable in the delivery of different learning styles.

Our successful candidate will also demonstrate the following skills, knowledge and experience:   

Full clean UK Driving Licence

Experience of developing session plans and schemes of work

Experience of delivering classroom-based sessions to 11 – 18-year-olds

Experience of managing challenging student behaviours

To be fully IT literate with the ability to use MS Office packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Creative presentation skills

Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of different audiences

The closing date of this advert is Wednesday 21st January 2026

This position will be offered on a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract, 35 hours per week with the role being based at Goodison Park and Schools across targeted areas

Everton Family Safer Recruitment Practices   

The Everton Family is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.   

As a requirement of our safer recruitment practices, this role will require an Enhanced DBS check or evidence that you are subscribed to the DBS Update Service information of which can be found here    

This role is subject to both evidence and verification of relevant qualifications including proof of eligibility to work in the UK which will be discussed with you if your application is successful.    

Equity & Inclusion     

Everton Football Club is committed to ensuring everyone is respected, celebrated and empowered for who they are, regardless of their identity. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, and underrepresented communities. We are dedicated to supporting the physical and mental/emotional wellbeing of all our people. Should you have a disability or long-term health condition and require reasonable adjustments to be made to the application/interview/onboarding process, please let us know by contacting the Talent Acquisition Team via email - careers@evertonfc.com         

To support our pledge to diversify our organisation and through our commitment to the Football Association’s, Football Leadership Diversity Code, Everton welcomes applications from people of all walks of life. As part of our commitment to Disability, Inclusion and Accessibility we are more than happy to make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process should you require.    