Academy Head of Education – Scholar Support & Development

Wigan Athletic FC; Wigan; Vor Ort; GBP 45.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Club shop discount

Free on-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Ticket access to Brick CommunityStadiu

Zusammenfassung

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.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Teamwork

Ofsted knowledge

Child protection knowledge

LFE management system knowledge

Ausbildung

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS

Teaching qualification

Tools

League Football Education management system

Jobbeschreibung

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.