Vacancy: Education Officer
Remuneration + benefits: Competitive, according to experience 28 vacation days per year (including public holidays) Long-term vacations Free parking
Type of Contract : Permanent. Full time 40 hours per week, flexible but will include some evenings and weekends to support the education program.
Location: Centre de formation Barnfield, Habergham Drive, Padiham, BB12 8UA
Closing Date: Wednesday July 7, 2021 at 9 a.m.
If a sufficient number of applications are received by the closing date, Burnley FC reserves the right to remove this advertisement.
About Us
Burnley Football Club is an established Premier League club with a rich history. As a proud founding member of the Football League, Burnley Football Club started life as a rugby club. However, the “Burnley Rovers” quickly changed codes and became the Burnley Football Club in 1882.
The FA Cup campaigns gave way to organized football in 1888 with the founding of the Football League – and since then Burnley has won all major honors except the League Cup. We are now in our 5th Premier League season for the 2020/21 season.
Burnley Football Club is a special football club located in the heart of the city: we think Burnley is a special place, a home for amazing people like you.
An exciting opportunity has become available in our Academy for an experienced education manager.
This role supports the Education Officer in implementing the department’s strategy and will coordinate and oversee the Day Release program within the Academy, including liaising with schools and educational tutors, and to help support any other educational initiative through the Academy.
Reporting to the education officer, the education officer will:
- Support the education manager to implement the department’s and Academy’s holistic development strategy.
- Coordinate the day trip program within the youth development phase.
- Coordinate and manage the specialist tutors who support the Day Release program.
- Liaise closely with all schools and parents of players on the Day Release program.
- Provide regular reports and keep tracking data on the academic progress of each individual within the day out program.
- Contribute to a multidisciplinary approach by working in close collaboration with the other departments of the Academy.
- Contribute to regular weekly evaluations of 6 to 12 players of players involved in education programs.
- Arrange the safe transportation of Day Release players to and from the training ground and education venues in accordance with safeguard policies.
- Attend weekly operational meetings and phase-specific meetings, as well as organize and attend all external meetings organized by the league.
- Support the informal life skills program for all school-aged players through all phases (age-appropriate program).
- Liaise with released U16 players, parents and schools to ensure a smooth transition and academic performance.
- Support the Education Officer in liaising with players, parents and schools for U9-U12 to ensure holistic support for every player in the Academy.
- Present and coordinate education initiatives for stakeholders during the founding phase.
- Support the education officer in the delivery of the U18 basic program (apprenticeship).
- To understand and implement the club’s safeguarding policy, procedures, and best practice guidelines in your role. Use this understanding to ensure safe work practices, appropriate reporting of concerns, and positively contribute to a safe environment.
- Maintain a commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace.
- Demonstrate the values of Burnley FC at all times.
- Promote the club’s brand and ethics in a professional, strong and positive manner.
An ideal candidate will have:
Essential:
- GCSE level 5 / C or above in Mathematics and English.
- Previous experience working with young people in an educational environment.
- Excellent understanding of the secondary and / or primary education system.
- Previous experience coordinating programs.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to quickly build trust and relationships.
- Excellent knowledge of safeguarding and welfare.
Desirable:
- A teaching qualification (eg PGCE, QTS / QTLS).
- Minimum of FA level 2 Coaching Football.
- Previous experience working in a high performance environment (preferably within a football academy).
- Previous experience in leading groups of young people traveling.
- Previous experience in Sporting Excellence Professional (SEP) apprenticeship program or similar.
Please apply by downloading and completing the job application form which can be found on our website https://www.burnleyfootballclub.com/club/vacancies/ and return it by email to the HR department [email protected]
Burnley Football Club no longer accepts CVs.
Burnley FC is committed to protecting children and youth and is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Successful applicants will undergo an Enhanced Criminal Record Check (DBS).
- Due to the high demand for applicants, the Club will not be able to respond to applicants who have not been shortlisted for an interview.
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