Academy Head of Education

Split role of Head of Education & Recruitment Analyst.

Responsible for: To lead and develop the Academy's Education department in line with the club's strategic objectives and EPPP. Also assist with recruiting Academy Players and tracking and monitoring trialists.

Head of Education - Designated for 20 hours per week.

Recruitment Analyst - Designated for 17.5 hours per week.

SWINDON TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB - JOB DESCRIPTION FOR

Academy Head of Education

Reporting to: Mark Moss - Academy Manager

Responsible for: To lead and develop the Academy's Education department in line with the club's strategic objectives and EPPP. Designated for 20 hours per week.

Location: County Ground

Key duties include but are not limited to:

1. Uphold and embody the Academy Values both in and away from Swindon Town.
2. Organise, manage, and deliver the Club's Education Programme.
3. Oversee scholar education programmes, including attendance at educational meetings, ensuring adherence, and taking action if targets are not met.
4. Manage support for scholars regarding 'End Point Assessment' on the SEP.
5. Develop strategies and interventions to help players reach their educational potential.
6. Create educational reviews for individual players and hold meetings with players and parents to discuss educational and behavioral issues.
7. Work with third-party providers to implement lifestyle skills programmes relevant to young players.
8. Support the creation and implementation of welfare plans linked to development phases.
9. Collaborate across all Academy departments to ensure a Multi-Disciplinary Programme.
10. Manage the Education Support Fund budget to support learning in all areas.
11. Set and achieve realistic recruitment and performance targets for students.
12. Encourage respect and appreciation of individuality among students.
13. Engage in ongoing professional development organized by the Club.

Recruitment Analyst Role - designated for 17 hours per week

1. Organise and manage talent ID events, trials, open sessions, and scouting opportunities.
2. Collaborate with coaches, Head of Recruitment, and Management to identify players aligning with the club's profile and development goals.
3. Maintain scouting reports and player tracking databases using the Notion App.
4. Support game and training observations to identify potential recruits.
5. Coordinate with external clubs, organisations, and schools to foster partnerships and facilitate access.
6. Provide timely reports and updates on talent identification efforts to Phase leads.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS).
• Relevant experience in a football environment.
• Current Safeguarding qualification.
• Playing and coaching experience at various clubs.
• Previous teaching experience, including with BTEC programmes.
• Team player with a flexible approach to work.

Salary & Benefits:

• Pension plan.
• Two Swindon Town FC season tickets after successful completion of a 6-month probation.
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays.