Youth Football Academy Education Lead

Charlton Athletic Football Club; Greater London; Vor Ort; GBP 34.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Charlton Athletic’s Boys Academy is seeking an Academy Education Lead to oversee education for players aged 9–16, aligning school life with academy football to support academic progress and wellbeing. You will report to the Head of Education and Welfare, coordinate the U15/U16 hybrid training programme, and work with schools, families and coaches to monitor progress and provide targeted support.

Permanent, full-time at Sparrows Lane Training Ground with a salary up to £38,250; appointment

Qualifikationen

• A degree and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching at secondary level in an elite sporting environment.
• Up-to-date safeguarding knowledge and experience of working with external agencies on young people’s welfare.
• Clear communication with children, families and professionals, and strong organisation.
• A collaborative approach and a keen interest in sport and football.

Aufgaben

• Coordinate education for players aged 9–16 across Foundation and Youth Development phases, connecting school life with academy experience.
• Coordinate the U15/U16 hybrid training programme, including school and parent agreements, attendance tracking, and attainment reporting to schools.
• Work with schools, families and coaches to monitor players’ progress, spot concerns early and provide practical support.
• Contribute to the Player Care education programme, covering areas such as social media, nutrition and mental skills.
• Support the academy safeguarding team with welfare concerns and school visits; take on designated safeguarding responsibilities at Sunday fixtures.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Organisation

Collaboration

Interest in sport

Ausbildung

Degree & QTS

Jobbeschreibung

Charlton Athletic’s Boys Academy is seeking an Academy Education Lead to oversee education for players aged 9–16, aligning school life with academy football to support academic progress and wellbeing. You will report to the Head of Education and Welfare, coordinate the U15/U16 hybrid training programme, and work with schools, families and coaches to monitor progress and provide targeted support.

Permanent, full-time at Sparrows Lane Training Ground with a salary up to £38,250; appointment