Academy Education Post-16 Teacher; Maternity Cover

The Post-16 Teacher will lead on the delivery of the Academy’s scholarship education programme, primarily teaching the BTEC Level 3 in Sporting Performance and Excellence and the Sporting Excellence Professional (SEP) qualification. The role involves delivering outstanding teaching and learning, tracking academic progress, and supporting the holistic development of players. The successful candidate will also play a key role within the pastoral team and contribute to maintaining the Academy’s Category 1 status.

This is a fixed-term role covering maternity leave for approximately 7 months from October 2026.

• Help ensure the Academy Mission is achieved.
• Deliver the BTEC Level 3 in Sporting Performance and Excellence 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, including schemes of work and assessment materials.
• 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 Youth Development Phase Compensatory Education Programme.
• Attend relevant department, phase-specific, and league-led education meetings.
• Support post-scholarship destination tracking and transitions.
• Act as a liaison for school engagement, particularly with YDP players.
• Coordinate or support YDP education projects and events.
• Ensure compliance with EPPP, Premier League, and external quality assurance frameworks, including preparation for audits and visits.

• 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.

• 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.