Disability Schools Officer

City Football Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community organization based in Manchester seeks a Disability Schools Officer to drive the delivery of their Disability Schools programme. The role focuses on coordinating a team of coaches, planning inclusive educational events, and building relationships with schools to provide a supportive environment for SEND pupils. Applicants should have experience working in education and a coaching qualification, with strong communication and team-working skills being essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEND pupils and within SEND specific schools.
• Solid experience liaising with schools and community organizations.
• Full clean UK driver’s license and access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate a team of coaches to deliver the Disability Schools programme.
• Responsible for planning and delivery of programme curricula and events.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key school staff.

Skills

Communication

Team-working

Adaptability

Creativity

Education

GCSEs or equivalent in English, Maths and Science

Minimum NGB L2 coaching qualification

Degree level education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Closing Date for Applications: 6th July 2025

Purpose

Established in 1986, City in the Community is Manchester City’s official charity. We support people across Manchester by empowering healthier lives through football. Our programmes place physical and mental wellbeing at their core, whilst also creating healthy futures and healthy communities.

The purpose of the Disability Schools Officer role is to co-ordinate the delivery aspects of the Disability Schools programme. The aim of the role is to contribute to the development and delivery of high-quality and inclusive provision for Disability Schools across Greater Manchester. A focus will be placed on the recruitment, management, development and ongoing support of staff to ensure high quality of delivery, increased experiences and opportunities, and professional development for staff and participants. The role will also contribute towards the recruitment of schools for the programme.

Accountabilities

Co-ordinate a team of coaches to deliver the Disability Schools programme. Ensuring consistent engagement of participants from diverse backgrounds and abilities.This includes all aspects of practical delivery, monitoring and evaluation and relationship building in the settings, to offer a variety of inclusive and educational experiences to disability school participants.

Responsible for maintaining excellent relationships with key school staff, including the re-signing of school contracts and the signing up of new schools to the Disability Schools programme in-line with programme delivery targets.

Responsible for the planning and delivery of programme curricula and events linked to the Disability Schools Programme, ensuring curriculum and events are inclusive, educational and accessible to schools and participants.

Responsible for progressing and reporting on set KPIs and outcomes associated with the programme to develop, maintain and grow a strong working relationship with the programme funders and partner schools.

Build and maintain strong relationships with internal CITC and CFG departments, as

well as external funders, local authorities, and education bodies, to enhance CITC’s

visibility, impact, and reach across Greater Manchester.

Regularly reviewing individual performances within the team, providing high quality session observations and structured feedback to assess, identify and provide training and CPD opportunities which continuously improves the standard of delivery on the programmes.

Contributing to management of budget spend to ensure programmes are delivered

within the projected budget, escalating observations or any concerns were

necessary.

Ensure the highest standards of safeguarding are embedded across the team,

maintaining full compliance with CITC’s safeguarding policies and practices in line

with legal and ethical responsibilities.

Uphold and ensure compliance with all CITC and CFG policies and procedures across the team, acting as the first point of escalation for breaches and conducting

investigations where necessary.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

• In-depth understanding of community-based education programmes, specifically within primary and disability school settings
• Experience of working with SEND pupils and within SEND specific schools
• Experience of leading on inclusive events and sessions
• Knowledge of the National Curriculum and how physical education and school sports contributes to this
• Solid experience of working in and liaising with schools, community organisations, and external funding partners
• Knowledge of CITC’s education programmes and their role within the wider education and employability landscape
• GCSEs or equivalent in English, Maths and Science
• Minimum NGB L2 coaching qualification (ideally football/UEFA C)
• Experience of managing a team
• Competent across Microsoft office
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Creative and passionate about continuous improvement
• Resilient and adaptable to change

• Excellent and inclusive team-working abilities
• Full clean UK driver’s license and access to own vehicle
  
  

Desirable

• Degree level education
• Coaching qualification in one other relevant sport
• Qualified teacher status, teaching assistant qualification
• L3 PESS or L3/L4 teaching assistant/higher level teaching assistant qualification
• Experience and knowledge of working within a brand environment and understanding the responsibilities that are associated with representing a Premier League Football Club
• Experience of coordinating community programmes and achieving associated KPI’s and outcomes
• Remote line management
• Presentation skills

City Football Group promotes equal opportunities in employment, and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose skills and experience seem to meet our needs. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you only if you are selected for an interview.

Employment is subject to the provision of proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Due to our safeguarding promise, all UK based CFG roles will be subject to a DBS check upon commencing employment with us. This will be either a basic, standard or enhanced check depending on the job role and responsibilities.