Education Lecturer

Watford FC Community Sports & Education Trust is the official registered charity of Watford Football Club and has been positively impacting lives through sport, physical activity and learning for over 30 years. Originally established by Graham Taylor OBE and Sir Elton John, the Trust has built an award‑winning reputation for delivering high‑quality community programmes that improve health and wellbeing, develop skills and education, promote inclusion and create opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds.

Today, the Trust employs more than 60 full and part‑time staff, supported by a dedicated team of sessional staff and volunteers, collectively engaging over 15,500 people each year across Hertfordshire, Harrow and beyond. Through a wide range of innovative projects, partnerships and community facilities, including Meriden Community Centre and Cedars Youth & Community Centre, the Trust invests over £2.5 million annually into local communities.

Driven by the vision of creating healthier, happier and stronger communities, the Trust continues to harness the power of football and education to make a lasting positive difference for all.

Our Higher Education provision has changed in recent years, to reflect evolving industry trends and valuable feedback from students, staff and sector partners, ensuring our curriculum remains relevant, innovative and aligned to the needs of the football workforce.

Originally established as a progression pathway for learners from our Football Education Centres, our new three‑year BSc (Hons) Football Coaching & Performance degree has evolved into an innovative and industry‑focused qualification designed to develop the next generation of football coaches, practitioners and leaders. Students benefit from a broad and engaging curriculum encompassing football coaching, performance analysis, sport psychology, nutrition, biomechanics, physiology, and Talent , reflecting the diverse career opportunities available within the modern football industry.

We provide students with a unique opportunity to combine academic study with real‑world industry experience through the Watford FC Community Sports & Education Trust and Middlesex University partnership.

We are now seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable lecturer who is passionate about developing future football professionals. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in football coaching and performance, alongside experience or knowledge of talent identification and player development pathways. Experience with in an academy environment would be highly advantageous, enabling you to bring contemporary industry insight into the classroom and support students in developing the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to succeed in the football sector.

Are you passionate about football, coaching and developing the next generation of industry professionals? Do you want to combine your practical experience with teaching and mentoring within Higher Education?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Lecturer to join our Higher Education team and play a key role in the delivery and ongoing development of our BSc (Hons) Football Coaching & Performance degree, delivered in partnership with Middlesex University.

Working closely with the Higher Education Strategic Lead, you will inspire and support students through the delivery of specialist football coaching and performance modules, helping them develop the knowledge, skills and industry experience required for successful careers within football and sport.

The successful candidate will lead the delivery of the following modules:

• Level 4 – Fundamentals of Football Coaching
• Level 5 – Applied Football Coaching & Performance
• Level 5 – Talent Identification & Development

Based at Cedars Youth & Community Centre, Harrow Weald, the role offers a dynamic blend of classroom‑based learning, workshops and seminars alongside practical coaching sessions delivered on our 4G artificial pitch. This provides an exciting opportunity to bring academic concepts to life through applied football practice and industry‑relevant learning experiences.

Beyond teaching, you will contribute…