Academy Education Officer

Nottingham Forest; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tickets for events at The City Ground

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts (high street and gym)

Club shop discount

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Nottingham Forest Academy is seeking an exceptional leader to deliver the Academy Education programme, supporting Scholarship, Full Time Training Model and Hybrid Training Model.

The post holder will drive academic progression of academy players aged 9–18 to ensure high education outcomes in line with the Academy Strategy and EPPP Category 1. The role requires a PGCE and QTS, with experience in elite sport education and strong organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering education within a sports academy or similar high-performance environment.
• Strong planning and administrative capabilities.
• Ability to coordinate across educational and safeguarding frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning activities for Academy players under the Head of Education.
• Deliver and coordinate the Academy Education Programme (Scholarship, Full Time and Hybrid Training Models).
• Plan and deliver the BTEC Level 3 provision and assess work per the Premier League plan.
• Coordinate education intervention sessions and liaise with schools for academic data.
• Build relationships with schools and educational bodies to support learner progress.

Skills

Organisational skills

Elite sporting environment

Workload management

Education

PGCE and QTS

Degree level education

Job description

Salary: Please state your expectations within your application
Contract: Full Time, 42 hours a week
Location: The Nigel Doughty Academy, Nottingham, NG2 7SR
Department: Academy Education
Reporting to: Head of Education and Audit Coordinator
Closing Date For Applications: 5th August 2026

About the Role

Nottingham Forest Academy has a clear aim of building on its excellent history and strong back story with the following vision ‘develop a world-class Academy which develops players of Premier League and International Standard. Recognised as a genuine EPPP Category One Academy differentiated by ‘emotion’ and ‘innovation’, this post will be held by an exceptional leader to continue our journey and further develop the excellent young players, people, strategy and methodology we have in place.

The post holder will support the delivery of the Academy Education programme (Scholarship, Full Time Training Model and Hybrid Training Model). The post holder is required to support the academic progression of Academy players aged between under 9 and under 18 to ensure that learners are achieving the highest possible education outcomes in line with the Academy Strategy and exceed the full requirements of the Category 1 Academy determined by the EPPP.

The Perks of the Job

• Opportunity to access tickets for events at The City Ground.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to high street and gym discounts.
• Discount within our Club shop.
• Free on-site parking.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• To work under the direct instruction of the Head of Education and Audit Co-Ordintaor to support the teaching and learning activities of all Academy players.
• Support with the delivery of the Academy Education Programme (Scholarship, Full Time Training Model and Hybrid Training Model) from an academic and administrative perspective.
• Planning and delivery of the BTEC Level 3 provision for the Academy.
• Assess and mark work in line with the BTEC Assessment plan set out by the Premier League.
• Support the Intervention programme to support learners who are not making expected progress on the BTEC Level 3 programme
• Be the key point of contact for all education matters on the Full Time Training Model including delivery and coordination of education intervention sessions.
• Assist with the Co-ordination and delivery of the schoolboy hybrid education programme including liaison with schools of schoolboys in the 12-16 age groups.
• Liaise with schools to collect academic data every 12 weeks for players on both Part Time Training and Hybrid Training Models to track and monitor academic progress.
• Build new relationships / partnerships with schools, educational institutions and organisations that will enhance The Academy.
• Ensure all administration work is completed accurately and within the time scale set by the Head of Academy and /or Head of Education/Assistant Head of Education.
• Assist in creating a positive and purposeful learning environment for all learners.
• Assist in creating an inclusive and safe environment for all learners ensuring all have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• Deal with any safeguarding issues that may arise by reporting them to via Myconcern and to the Academy Safeguarding Manager.
• Participate in any CPD courses that are deemed relevant to your role
• Lead on your CPD to ensure you are enhancing your development within the role.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with governing bodies and external stakeholders to help shape the external environment, maximise student development opportunities, through appropriate challenge and varied experiences.
• Ensure full adherence to safer recruitment practices and procedures across all Academy staff recruitment activities.
• Be accountable for maintaining and embedding Nottingham Forest’s values, standards, and behaviours across all Academy staff and players at all times.
• Ensure the effective use of the Football IP platform across the Education department, in line with established processes, expectations, and reporting requirements.
• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, as required, demonstrating progress and outcomes against the Academy strategy.

What are we looking for

• Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) essential for this role.
• Degree level education or equivalent essential
• Knowledge and experience of delivery of a Core Subject (Desirable)
• Experience of Safeguarding/Safeguarding role desirable
• Demonstrable experience of secondary education teaching along with successful completion of probation period.
• Experience of working in an elite sporting environment
• Sound organisational skills, able to prioritise and manage own workload.

Forest For Everyone

We aim to create a culture which embraces and celebrates our differences, enables individuals to feel comfortable, maximise their potential and eliminate discrimination.

Nottingham Forest Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital / civil partnership status, pregnancy / maternity leave, race, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Nottingham Forest Football Club is a signatory of the FA’s Football Leadership Diversity Code. We are committed to developing policies to promote equal opportunities and diversity within our workforce. To monitor our progress against these commitments, we Invite all applicants to provide diversity data during the application process.

Disability Confident Committed Employer

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer. We encourage applications from people with disabilities and long-term health conditions. If you need disability-related adjustments to the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.

If you are likely to meet the definition of being a "disabled person" according to the Equality Act 2010, you may be eligible to apply for an interview via the Disability Confident Scheme - please indicate this in your application form below. The information you share with us about your health or disability will not be used in recruitment selections.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

As part of the Club’s commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant may be required to undergo a Disclosure Barring Service (“DBS”) check or an enhanced DBS check. The results of a DBS check will be considered on an individual basis, and the Club will act in a proportionate manner when deciding whether or not to proceed with the appointment.

An FA Enhanced DBS disclosure is required for all relevant new appointments to the Club. Individuals will be asked to declare any convictions, cautions or reprimands, warnings or bind-overs that may have been incurred. The Club reserves the right to carry out risk assessments where content has been disclosed on a DBS disclosure if it feels that it is relevant to the job requirements. Failure to satisfy the Club and the PL's safeguarding requirements may lead to the job offer being withdrawn or, if they have already started employment, summary termination of the employment.