Academy Head of Education

Wigan Athletic FC; Wigan; Sur place; GBP 45 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Club shop discount

Free on-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Ticket access to Brick CommunityStadiu

Résumé du poste

Wigan Athletic FC is seeking an Academy Head of Education to lead the education programme within the Club’s Academy, focusing on the Scholarship/Full Time Training model, balancing football, education and welfare needs of young players.

Reporting to the Academy Manager, you will coordinate the education component, work with care staff and coaches to support development, track progression and deliver regular reports on scholars.

Qualifications

• QTS or QTLS or a relevant teaching qualification.
• Experience of teaching in Higher or Further Education.
• Excellent knowledge of the League Football Education management system.
• Up-to-date knowledge of Ofsted requirements and apprenticeship reforms.
• Knowledge of child development and child protection, including FA Safeguarding certificate.
• Strong written and verbal communication, with team-working and prioritisation skills.

Responsabilités

• Organise, manage and deliver the Club's Education Programme for Scholars.
• Support End Point Assessment on the Sporting Excellence Professional Apprenticeship.
• Track educational progression of registered Academy players.
• Recruit, train and monitor in-house BTEC tutors.
• Liaise with League Football Education to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Produce regular scholar reports and progress reviews.
• Work with Head of Safeguarding on safeguarding compliance.
• Manage the education budget with the Academy Manager.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Teamwork

Ofsted knowledge

Child protection knowledge

LFE management system knowledge

Formation

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS

Teaching qualification

Outils

League Football Education management system

Description du poste

Wigan Athletic FC is looking for an Academy Head of Education to manage the education programme for its Academy, with a primary focus on the scholarship programme (Full Time Training Model). You will help balance the football, educational and welfare needs of the Club's young players.

The Role

Reporting to the Academy Manager, you will coordinate and manage the education component of the Wigan Athletic Academy Programme, working closely with the Player Care Manager, Head of Academy Coaching and Phase Lead Coaches to support every young player's development.

Key Responsibilities

• Organise, manage and deliver the Club's Education Programme, overseeing the Scholar education programmes and ensuring targets are met


• Support Scholars through the End Point Assessment on the Sporting Excellence Professional Apprenticeship and complete progress reviews on time


• Track and benchmark the educational progression of all registered Academy players


• Recruit, support, monitor and train in-house BTEC tutors


• Liaise with League Football Education to ensure compliance with regulations, including PGAAC audit requirements


• Build links with the schools of registered players from U9 to U16 and support players, parents and schools with educational issues


• Produce regular scholar reports, six-week reviews and half-season and full-season reports


• Work with the Head of Safeguarding on safeguarding compliance and the recruitment and training of host families


• Manage the education budget with the Academy Manager, including the Education Support Fund

About You

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS), or a relevant teaching qualification


• Experience of teaching in Higher or Further Education


• Excellent knowledge of the League Football Education management system


• Up-to-date knowledge of Ofsted requirements and apprenticeship reforms


• Knowledge of child development and child protection, including a current FA Safeguarding Children Workshop certificate


• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work in a team and prioritise effectively

Key Details

• Location: Wigan


• Contract: Permanent, full time, 37.5 hours per week (flexible in line with business needs)


• Benefits: Club shop discount, free on-site parking, Employee Assistance Programme and access to tickets for events at the Brick Community Stadium


• Closing date: Thursday 5 November 2026 at 23:59