Assistant Head of Education (Part Time)

Arsenal F.C; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious football club in London is looking for a part-time Assistant Head of Education. This role involves supporting student progress and liaising with schools. The ideal candidate has a strong background in secondary education, excellent communication skills, and a passion for education. Flexible working hours included.

Benefits

Exciting reward and recognition scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible hybrid working model

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience of teaching in secondary education.
• Passionate about education with up-to-date safeguarding training.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support students on hybrid programmes and monitor their progress.
• Liaise with schools and build relationships across a wide area.
• Lead players in the Academy to achieve academic goals.

Skills

Teaching experience

Dynamic communication

Organizational skills

Flexible and adaptable approach

Education

Background in secondary education

Tools

Microsoft applications

Job description

The Role

We are looking for an Assistant Head of Education on a part time basis to support our Head of Education to ensure every player achieves their academic potential and beyond, providing every opportunity to progress and develop regardless of whether they become a professional footballer.

You will be passionate about education, highly motivated and enthusiastic with a strong commitment to learner achievement and success.

Who We Are

We are one of the most famous clubs in world football, with a rich heritage and history of success – read more about our history, here.

Beyond that, we are passionate about our local community and, behind the scenes, we have a wide variety of opportunities and career paths for all. We have a very defined purpose: to act for a winning team, culture and community. We achieve this by ensuring we are courageous in the pursuit of progress, we champion our community and each other, and that we do the right thing (even when no one is looking).

Your day-to-day

• Engaging programme delivery - you will support our students on our hybrid programmes, monitoring their progress and providing support where they don’t make expected progress
• Sustain and build relationships - you’ll liaise with schools across a wide area, building relationships and visiting schools as well as attending Premier League meetings and training events
• Collaborate with colleagues across our club - you will proactively build strong relationships across our club, working closely with coaches and other multi-disciplinary staff, attending tours and tournaments with teams, as and when required
• Lead and inspire our players - you’ll lead and develop players in the Academy to achieve their academic goals, striving for opportunity and success
  
  

What We Are Looking For

• Proven experience of teaching - you have a strong background in secondary education; experience in a football club or sports setting is a plus
• Expertise in education -you are passionate about education with up-to-date knowledge, safeguarding training, and will undergo an enhanced DBS check
• Dynamic communicator - you can engage confidently at all levels, adapting your style as needed
• Strive for development - you encourage colleagues and motivate learners of all abilities
• Outstanding organisational skills - you are excellent at time management and proficient in the key Microsoft applications
• Flexible and adaptable approach - you're willing to work flexibly with varied hours, travel to schools, and support Academy teams on tours
  
  

Why choose us

At Arsenal, we want everyone to feel a sense of trust and belonging, so we are proud of both our club values and also what we offer to our employees. As one of our Gunners, you will receive:

• An exciting reward and recognition scheme
• Generous holiday allowance which increases with your length of service
• Great internal learning and development programmes
• A flexible hybrid working model
• Priority access to apply for match tickets
• A competitive health and wellbeing benefits package
• A leading Employee Assistance Programme
• Great discounts with some of our Partners
  
  

Arsenal for Everyone

Arsenal for Everyone is our commitment to promoting and embracing equality, diversity and inclusion, so that everyone connected to the club feels like they belong to the same Arsenal family. We believe that diversity of background, skills and experience drives our success on and off the pitch.

Disability Confident Leader

We are a Disability Confident Leader. We actively welcome and 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 decisions.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

We are committed to ensuring that our environments for children, young people and adults at risk remain safe and inclusive. We therefore require successful candidates to complete a DBS check and other essential background checks prior to starting their employment. Depending on the responsibilities of the role, a DBS will be either a basic, standard, or enhanced check.

Application Closing Date - Wednesday 20th August 2025

Please note: we reserve the right to close the position early if application volumes are particularly high. We encourage you to get your application in sooner rather than later.

Good luck!