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Academy Education Post-16 Teacher & Player Care Officer
Entry Level
Motspur Park, United Kingdom
in office
Full time
Job description
About the Role
The Academy Education Teacher and Player Care Officer delivers outstanding teaching and learning on the Post-16 education programme to Academy Scholars. The role includes delivery of the BTEC Level 3 in Sporting Excellence and Performance and the Sporting Excellence Professional (SEP) qualification, ensuring players progress towards target grades while receiving excellent pastoral support. As an integral member of the pastoral team, the post-holder combines teaching responsibilities with player care, supporting the holistic development and wellbeing of players and contributing to the Academy's player care provision.
Key Responsibilities
- Help ensure the Academy Mission is achieved.
- Deliver the BTEC Level 3 in Sporting Excellence and Performance and the Sporting Excellence Professional (SEP) qualification.
- Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging lessons that drive outstanding teaching and learning, ensuring all learners make sustained progress.
- Develop and maintain high-quality departmental resources.
- Monitor, track, and support the academic progress of all scholars, using data to inform timely interventions.
- Create a positive, inclusive learning environment that promotes the highest standards of behaviour for learning amongst learners.
- Take ownership of professional development and actively engage in relevant training and CPD opportunities.
- Coordinate and conduct regular academic and pastoral progress reviews with players and their schools across phases.
- Support the delivery of the Academy Life Plan, ensuring alignment with player development objectives.
- Support the Foundation and Youth Development Phase Compensatory Education Programme.
- Attend relevant department, phase-specific, and league-led education meetings.
- Act as a liaison for school engagement.
- Coordinate or support Academy education projects and events.
- Ensure compliance with EPPP, Premier League, and external quality assurance frameworks, including preparation for audits and visits.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- Educated to degree level.
- PGCE with QTS or equivalent.
- Experience of delivering a BTEC at KS5.
- Experience of delivering KS3 and KS4 curriculum.
- A commitment to plan and deliver high-quality, engaging lessons that drive outstanding teaching and learning, ensuring all learners make sustained progress.
- Working knowledge of BTEC qualifications.
- A commitment and experience of supporting young people holistically.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with players, parents, and colleagues.
Preferred Skills
- Experience working within an elite sporting or performance environment.
- Knowledge of Academy football and the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP).
- Experience of delivering an A-Level.
- Experience delivering the Sporting Excellence Professional (SEP) apprenticeship.
- PE based teaching experience.
- Experience in coordinating or leading education programmes.
- Experience of working with external partners, including schools and awarding bodies.
Workplace
- Requires working at least one evening a week as part of allocated weekly hours.
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