Academy Head of Education

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor the educational progression of all Academy Players registered with the Club. This will be in accordance with the LFE.
• Liaise and support the needs of the SEP Coordinator.
• Attend at formal parent consultations.
• Ensure that the Academy’s educational provision reflects the strategy and performance targets identified in the Club’s Academy Performance Plan.
• Work with the Academy Manager, Head of Performance and Head of Operations to ensure the Education Programme offers the best educational opportunities maximise the educational potential of young players.
• Manage and safely store all data related to the Educational progress of young players in line with Data Protection Legislation.
• Liaise and monitor the performance of all Academy players enrolled at schools a minimum of 3 x per season. Review educational progress and feedback to parents/carers.
• Working closely with Secondary Schools to ensure appropriate education plans and provisions are in place to meet player needs
• To liaise with any partner agency involved in the Education of players
• Deliver the Education Induction to scholars
• To facilitate the education programme across the phases
• Provide written reports on educational progress of players
• Support the release of any player from the Academy
• Attend all workshops by the EFL, LFE or other agencies associated with the football club
• Attend CPD events for staff
• Attend AMT meetings
• Support post-Scholar transition packages
• To contribute to the lifestyle programme of activities for young players outside of football
• Work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Officer on any issues relating to the Academy
• Commit to all Safeguarding and EDI requirements

General Responsibilities

• Compliance with Club policies
• Compliance with the Club’s health and safety procedures
• To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably expected and maintain professional conduct at all times