Player Education Lead Women’s & Girls

Kick It Out; Lancing; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading football club in Lancing seeks a Player Education Lead responsible for designing and implementing educational programs for Girls Academy players. This full-time role requires QTS and BTEC Level 3 Teacher qualifications, along with teaching experience at Key Stage 4 and 5. The successful candidate will monitor player academic progress and contribute to a safeguarding culture. Benefits include complimentary meals, holiday increase, and access to training opportunities.

Benefits

Complimentary breakfast and lunch

23 days holiday rising with length of service

Access to a gym and padel court

Priority access to match tickets

In-house training programs

Exclusive discounts and benefits

Qualifications

• QTS qualified and BTEC Level 3 Teacher qualified.
• Teaching experience with a focus on Key Stage 4 and 5.
• An active champion of a Safeguarding culture.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement educational careers and lifestyle curriculum for Girls Academy players.
• Lead delivery of BTEC Level 2/3 Extended Diploma in Sport.
• Monitor player grades and provide comprehensive educational reports.

Skills

QTS qualified

BTEC Level 3 Teacher qualified

Teaching experience within Key Stage 4 and 5

Strong understanding of developmental issues

Job description

About Brighton & Hove Albion FC

We compete at the highest levels of football on a global stage while embracing our Sussex community spirit. At the heart of everything we do is our commitment to high performance, professional excellence, and making a positive impact.

Job Details

• Location: American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing
• Hours: 35 hours per week, 5 days out of 7, including evenings and weekends
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Deadline Day: 16th February 2026

Responsibilities

Support our players on and off the pitch. As the Player Education Lead, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating the educational careers and lifestyle curriculum for Girls Academy players.

You will lead the full delivery of the BTEC Level 2/3 Extended Diploma in Sport and BTEC National qualifications to eligible students.

Additionally, you will monitor player grades and academic progress, providing comprehensive educational reports to relevant Girls Academy staff.

Work may require bank holidays, travel and responding to emergency situations as needed.

Qualifications

QTS qualified and BTEC Level 3 Teacher qualified.

Teaching experience within Key Stage 4 and 5, with demonstrable experience as an active champion of a Safeguarding culture.

Strong understanding of the developmental, emotional, social and educational issues of children and young people.

Benefits

• 🥗 Complimentary breakfast and lunch at both sites
• 🏝️ 23 days holiday rising with length of service (pro rata for part‑time staff)
• ⚡ Rewards platform, including access to 900+ retailers, a wellbeing centre and more!
• 👶 Enhanced family policies
• 🏋️♀️ Access to a gym and padel court at our training ground
• 🎫 Priority access to match tickets and free WSL tickets for 2025/26 season
• 🎓 In‑house training programme and CPD opportunities
• 💰 Exclusive discounts and benefits from our partners and local businesses

Commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)

We take pride in being an equal opportunity workplace that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnership.

If you require reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact [e-mail].

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. All colleagues and volunteers share this commitment.

UK‑Based Position

This position is UK‑based and requires proof of the right to live and work in the UK.

All job offers are conditional upon background checks, including a full 3‑year reference history, DBS checks, and verification of eligibility to work. We do not sponsor applicants without the right to work in the UK.