Carlisle United Football Club are looking to recruit a highly motivated individual to become our Head of Academy Education.
The role will be based at the club’s main ground, Brunton Park, but may on occasions be based at other training venues within Cumbria. Hours will be based around the weekly training schedule and fixtures so a flexible work approach is required.
The successful candidate will manage and co-ordinate the organisation, delivery and monitoring of the academy education programme.
Key Duties will include:
· Plan, organise, deliver and monitor the club academy education programmes, and create individual and innovative support programmes for academy players.
· Have knowledge and understanding of the SEP Standard, BTEC, Functional Skills and UEFA C Coaching Qualification.
· Plan and deliver the teaching of the BTEC Qualification to the under-18 scholars. To assess, record and report the progress of individual players.
· Liaise closely with the Designated Safeguarding Officer (DSO) and Player Care Manager to ensure a safe and inclusive environment for apprentices and academy schoolboys.
· Build and maintain links with education stakeholders, such as parents, schools, teachers and contacts of the academy apprentices and schoolboys and other educational agencies.
· Agree, develop and maintain an effective education timetable that meets the needs of apprentices, and if appropriate academy schoolboys.
· Ensure educational progression is not compromised by their involvement within the academy.
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