LFCW Education and Player Care Lead

LFC Foundation; Telford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports organization in Telford is seeking an Education and Player Care Lead to support the development of every player's journey, balancing academic and athletic commitments. The ideal candidate will have a relevant undergraduate degree, QTS, and a proven record in teaching. This full-time role offers competitive salary and benefits, in a commitment to equality and diversity.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

High street discounts

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record in teaching or pastoral roles.
• Excellence in both group and one-to-one learning delivery.
• Experience delivering Level 3 Sport courses.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic support to balance studies and football commitments.
• Design and deliver education programmes for athletes.
• Lead the creation of a holistic player care curriculum.

Skills

Teaching and pastoral excellence

Experience with elite athletes

Proficiency in presentation tools

Education

Relevant undergraduate degree

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Overview

About The Role

Liverpool FC Women’s team is seeking an Education and Player Care Lead to champion every player’s journey on the pitch, in the classroom, and beyond. We are building a supportive, high-performance environment where everyone can thrive, achieve their goals, and shape a brighter future together.

Responsibilities

• Academic Support & Partnerships
  Ensure every player receives the guidance and resources needed to balance academic studies with football commitments, working with education partners to create a supportive dual-career environment.
• Curriculum & Programme Delivery
  Design and deliver a high-quality education programme, including sport-specific courses and qualifications, that aligns with the club’s standards and supports each player’s academic and athletic development.
• Player Care & Personal Development
  Lead the creation of a holistic player care curriculum and individual development plans, providing tailored support to help players thrive personally and professionally throughout their academy journey.
• Transition & Future Pathways
  Guide and empower players to make informed decisions about their next steps after the academy, ensuring they are well-prepared for future academic, sporting, or career opportunities.

Who are we looking for?

To be successful in this role the ideal candidate will hold a relevant undergraduate degree and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), with a specialism in sport and experience delivering Level 3 Sport courses. They will have a proven track record in teaching or pastoral roles within secondary, further, or higher education settings, and demonstrate excellence in both group and one-to-one learning delivery. Experience working with elite athletes, proficiency in using presentation tools such as PowerPoint or Keynote, and expertise in developing individual education plans are also essential.

Desirable Skills And Experience

In addition, holding a Level 3 Certificate in Talented Athlete Lifestyle Support (TALS) or Athlete Personal Development and Lifestyle (APDL), as well as knowledge of the Diploma in Sporting Excellence (DiSE), would be highly advantageous and further enhance the ability to support the holistic development of our players.

Why should you apply?

This is a full-time permanent position working 35 hours per week. Your main base will be our Melwood Training Centre.

To reward your hard work and commitment we offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays and the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days) and a contributory pension scheme.

You will have access to our benefits kit bag where you can get high street discounts, and a selection of benefit schemes you can join. There are opportunities to get involved with volunteering through our LFC Foundation to give back to the local community.

At Liverpool Football Club, we have an unwavering commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and are always looking to make a positive difference in the communities that we operate within. We are proud of our achievements in this area; maintaining the Premier League Equality Standard Advanced Level, becoming a founding signatory of the Football Association’s Football Leadership Diversity Code and being recognised as a leader in this important area on and off the pitch. We take our responsibilities in this area seriously and through the work being done across the club, we are committed to increasing the diversity of our people and becoming an increasingly inclusive workplace for all. We are committed to hiring great people representative of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills across our entire business. If you share our enthusiasm and passion for inclusivity, then we want to hear from you.

Liverpool FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all Colleagues and Volunteers to share this commitment. This role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

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