Player Education Lead Brighton & Hove Albion FC

The Rise of Women’s Football; Brighton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent football club in Brighton is hiring a Player Education Lead to design and implement educational programs for Girls Academy players. The ideal candidate holds a Qualified Teacher Status and BTEC Level 3 Teacher qualification with a focus on child welfare. Responsibilities include delivering BTEC qualifications and monitoring students' academic progress. The club values flexibility and offers various benefits, such as complimentary meals and enhanced family policies.

Benefits

Complimentary breakfast and lunch

23 days holiday rising with length of service

Access to gym and padel court

Qualifications

• Experience within key stage 4 and 5 education.
• Demonstrable experience in promoting child welfare.
• Strong grasp of educational and emotional issues in youth.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement educational curriculum for Girls Academy players.
• Deliver BTEC qualifications and monitor student progress.
• Be flexible with working hours and travel as needed.

Skills

Teaching experience

Safeguarding culture champion

Understanding of child development

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

BTEC Level 3 Teacher qualification

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 Description

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.

This position calls for a flexible approach, as you may be required to work on bank holidays and travel as needed to meet the demands of the role. You may also be required to respond to emergency situations, whether they occur during the day or at night.

To find out more about this role, read the job description.

Your background

Our ideal candidate will have teaching experience within key stage 4 and 5, with demonstrable experience of being an active champion of a Safeguarding culture. You must have a strong understanding of the developmental, emotional, social, and educational issues of children and young people.

To be successful in this role you must be QTS qualified and BTEC Level 3 Teacher qualified.

Our values are essential to our success

Our values serve as guiding principles for how we connect with one another, our fans, partners and sponsors. As a club, we embody these values in everything we do:

• Treat People Well
• Exceed Expectations
• Aim High. Never Give Up
• Act with Integrity
• Make it Special
• Be Fan Focused

How we say thank you

In appreciation for your hard work and dedication, we are pleased to offer you a range of additional benefits, including but not limited to:

• Complimentary breakfast and lunch at both sites
• 23 days holiday rising with length of service (pro rata for part time staff)
• Rewards platform, which includes 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 access to free WSL tickets for 2025/26 season
• In-house training programme and CPD opportunities
• Exclusive discounts and benefits from our partners and local businesses

Our commitment to EDI

We take pride in being an equal opportunity workplace that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Our core values foster a strong ethical culture, enabling us to meet the needs of our diverse audience, both on and off the pitch. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnership. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact [e-mail]

Safeguarding is part of everything we do

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

UK-based Position Requirements

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 your eligibility to work. Please note, we do not sponsor applicants without the right to work in the UK.