Vacancy at Cambridge United FC
Head of Education
Salary
£ 28,500 pro rata (term time only)
Vacancy listed
27/04/2022
Application deadline
12/05/2022
Details
Head of Education
£ 28,500 pro rata (term time only)
Permanent, 37.5 hours per week, Term time only
We are looking for a driven, energetic and ambitious individual to join our highly committed team as Head of Education.
The Head of Education will be responsible for the planning of the education and life skills programme, and overseeing the educational progress of the Academy scholars and schoolboys, ensuring that the programme meets the requirements of EPPP, supported by the Youth Development Phase Lead coach and Foundation Phase Lead coach. In addition, fully co-ordinate the SEP for all scholars ensuring they are best prepared for end point assessment.
The successful individual will be an experienced Teacher who is able to work on their own initiative, possess excellent interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to negotiate and persuade others.
If you feel that you have the skills and attributes for this exiting role, then we would like to hear from you.
Closing Date: 12th May 2022
Interview Date: 16th May 2022
Job Title: Head of Education
Reports to: Academy Manager
Salary: £28,500 pro rata (term time only)
Hours: 37.5 per week, term-time only
Role Summary:
To be responsible for the planning of the education and life skills programme, and oversee the educational progress of the Academy Scholars and schoolboys, ensuring that the programme meets the requirements of EPPP, supported by the Youth Development Phase Lead Coach and Foundation Phase Lead Coach. In addition, fully co-ordinate the SEP for all Scholars ensuring they are best prepared for end point assessment.
Key Job Outcomes:
• To be responsible for the planning and organisation of the Academy Education, Scholars SEP & Life Skills Programme.
• To support achieving BTEC grades, to Academy aged 16-18 years in conjunction with LFE and CRC, ensuring all players are on track, and all EMS profiles are up to date.
• This will also include Apprenticeship Standard SEP its delivery and co-ordination.
• To build and maintain links with current education providers and associated partners and stakeholders.
• To develop and maintain an effective education timetable that meets the needs of all participating players.
• To lead the delivery of workshops and talks for parents as required.
• To complete and ensure administrative tasks related to the role, including general organisation, recording of lessons, player attendance registers and education reviews, are all up to date and completed in line with requirements.
• To maintain and deliver effective classroom provision and to ensure that excellent standards are set in classroom management and player behaviour.
• To be an effective member of the Academy Management Team.
• To represent Cambridge United Football Club at official FA/EFL/LFE educational conferences and seminars.
• Review existing education provisions, plan improvements and identify resources/investments as required.
• To liaise and act as the first point of contact with parents of boys in Full Time education at the club.
• To liaise and act as the first point of contact with Foundation Phase Lead Coach and Youth Development Phase Lead Coach.
• To liaise and act as the first point of contact with Foundation Phase Lead Coach and Youth Development Phase Lead Coach to ensure correct procedures, contact and relationships are adhered to with each Academy players school
• To ensure appropriate delivery of education on day release, teaching and assisting where appropriate.
• To attend meetings as directed by the Academy Manager.
• To work closely with the appropriate Academy departments to ensure the SEP and academy education provision runs effectively and that a multi-disciplinary approach is followed.
General Accountabilities
• Be responsible for own safety and not endanger that of colleagues/visitors to the workplace
• Work in compliance with the Codes of Conduct, Regulations and policies of the Club, and its commitment to equal opportunities
• Ensure that output and quality of work is of a high standard and complies with current legislation / standards
Key Skills
Essential criteria
• Qualified Teacher status (QTS)
• Educated to degree level
• Experience within the education sector
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Good interpersonal, listening, communication skills
• Calm and flexible approach
• Commitment to quality and continuous improvement
Desirable criteria
• Experience of working in a football club
• Relevant FA Safeguarding children in Football
Please take the time to fill in our Equality and Diversity form when applying.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdamHzihFKiJc55iuafWzaS_D74SpwW-ml7qBS4mdb6eJBKtQ/viewform
We would like to advise if you have not heard from us then on this occasion you have not been successful in securing an interview, and that due to the large volume of applications it will not be possible to respond to every applicant. We would like to thank you for your interest in working with us, and if you do not receive an interview this time please don’t let this stop you applying for further posts advertised at Cambridge United FC in the future.
Cambridge United FC is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We do not discriminate against staff on the basis of age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, gender, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010.
£ 28,500 pro rata (term time only)
Permanent, 37.5 hours per week, Term time only
We are looking for a driven, energetic and ambitious individual to join our highly committed team as Head of Education.
The Head of Education will be responsible for the planning of the education and life skills programme, and overseeing the educational progress of the Academy scholars and schoolboys, ensuring that the programme meets the requirements of EPPP, supported by the Youth Development Phase Lead coach and Foundation Phase Lead coach. In addition, fully co-ordinate the SEP for all scholars ensuring they are best prepared for end point assessment.
The successful individual will be an experienced Teacher who is able to work on their own initiative, possess excellent interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to negotiate and persuade others.
If you feel that you have the skills and attributes for this exiting role, then we would like to hear from you.
Closing Date: 12th May 2022
Interview Date: 16th May 2022
Job Title: Head of Education
Reports to: Academy Manager
Salary: £28,500 pro rata (term time only)
Hours: 37.5 per week, term-time only
Role Summary:
To be responsible for the planning of the education and life skills programme, and oversee the educational progress of the Academy Scholars and schoolboys, ensuring that the programme meets the requirements of EPPP, supported by the Youth Development Phase Lead Coach and Foundation Phase Lead Coach. In addition, fully co-ordinate the SEP for all Scholars ensuring they are best prepared for end point assessment.
Key Job Outcomes:
• To be responsible for the planning and organisation of the Academy Education, Scholars SEP & Life Skills Programme.
• To support achieving BTEC grades, to Academy aged 16-18 years in conjunction with LFE and CRC, ensuring all players are on track, and all EMS profiles are up to date.
• This will also include Apprenticeship Standard SEP its delivery and co-ordination.
• To build and maintain links with current education providers and associated partners and stakeholders.
• To develop and maintain an effective education timetable that meets the needs of all participating players.
• To lead the delivery of workshops and talks for parents as required.
• To complete and ensure administrative tasks related to the role, including general organisation, recording of lessons, player attendance registers and education reviews, are all up to date and completed in line with requirements.
• To maintain and deliver effective classroom provision and to ensure that excellent standards are set in classroom management and player behaviour.
• To be an effective member of the Academy Management Team.
• To represent Cambridge United Football Club at official FA/EFL/LFE educational conferences and seminars.
• Review existing education provisions, plan improvements and identify resources/investments as required.
• To liaise and act as the first point of contact with parents of boys in Full Time education at the club.
• To liaise and act as the first point of contact with Foundation Phase Lead Coach and Youth Development Phase Lead Coach.
• To liaise and act as the first point of contact with Foundation Phase Lead Coach and Youth Development Phase Lead Coach to ensure correct procedures, contact and relationships are adhered to with each Academy players school
• To ensure appropriate delivery of education on day release, teaching and assisting where appropriate.
• To attend meetings as directed by the Academy Manager.
• To work closely with the appropriate Academy departments to ensure the SEP and academy education provision runs effectively and that a multi-disciplinary approach is followed.
General Accountabilities
• Be responsible for own safety and not endanger that of colleagues/visitors to the workplace
• Work in compliance with the Codes of Conduct, Regulations and policies of the Club, and its commitment to equal opportunities
• Ensure that output and quality of work is of a high standard and complies with current legislation / standards
Key Skills
Essential criteria
• Qualified Teacher status (QTS)
• Educated to degree level
• Experience within the education sector
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Good interpersonal, listening, communication skills
• Calm and flexible approach
• Commitment to quality and continuous improvement
Desirable criteria
• Experience of working in a football club
• Relevant FA Safeguarding children in Football
Please take the time to fill in our Equality and Diversity form when applying.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdamHzihFKiJc55iuafWzaS_D74SpwW-ml7qBS4mdb6eJBKtQ/viewform
We would like to advise if you have not heard from us then on this occasion you have not been successful in securing an interview, and that due to the large volume of applications it will not be possible to respond to every applicant. We would like to thank you for your interest in working with us, and if you do not receive an interview this time please don’t let this stop you applying for further posts advertised at Cambridge United FC in the future.
Cambridge United FC is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We do not discriminate against staff on the basis of age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, gender, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010.