The role holder is responsible for the planning, teaching and administration on all education programmes within the Professional Development Phase (U18-U23).

The role holder will facilitate learning for players at the Club who are undertaking Level 3 BTEC qualifications, A Level’s, and GCSE qualifications. Where appropriate the role holder will also facilitate and oversee the learning of international qualifications. The role will have specific duties around the planning, delivery and assessment of the business studies qualifications delivered to the U18/U23 players.

Other administrative duties include implementation of the club tournament policy, production and gathering of school reports for registered players from MCFC and MCWFC as directed, and completion of player school visits. The post holder will also coordinate any release from school requests for MCWFC players under the age of 16. The role holder will also support the administrative requirements of the Elite Player Performance Plan for players, parents and schools/Colleges in the Foundation Phase, Youth Development and Professional Development phase as directed.

The job holder will work with all internal stakeholders in the business, as well as external stakeholders, to coordinate all activities that assist the players in achieving their target grades identified by the schools and Premier League Education.

The job holder will work in line with the Academy Values of: Graft, Pride, Ambition and Respect.

Role specific accountabilities:

• Plan and deliver teaching programmes of study to U18 Scholars and EDS players (under the age of 18) based at the Academy in order that they all successfully complete the qualification.


• Gather school reports and compile reports for MCWFC players (below the age of 16) and support with the transition of players into the MCWFC development squad.


• Provide support to U12s – U15s players on the day release programme through report gathering, and visits to local schools as directed


• Support and implement the tracking and monitoring of players on the Full Time, Hybrid and Part Time Training Models


• Assist with the tournament player release policy and process, co-ordinate and produce tournament booklets in line with the tournament schedule.


• Be an active member of the operations and development department in the Academy, and support with the completion of departmental projects as and when required.

Role specific knowledge, skills and experience:

Essential:

• Educated to degree level, the post holder may also have other relevant professional qualifications.


• Teaching Qualification/Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).


• Demonstrable experience teaching and working with young people


• Evidence of consistent/outstanding teaching grades as appropriate


• Experience of working in a secondary school environment / the post 16 sector


• Up to date knowledge of education in the sport sector


• Knowledge of the Achieving Sporting Excellence (ASE); Sporting Excellence Professional (SEP)


• Evidence of teaching and assessment of the Level 2 and 3 BTEC Business studies suite of qualifications


• Knowledge of the A Level Business programmes.


• A positive attitude to IT and a willingness to learn to use digital resources effectively.


• High levels of proficiency in all Microsoft Office packages


• Knowledge of the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme


• Able to produce written reports, presentations and other documents and academy publications to the highest written and aesthetic standards.


• Ability to interpret complex data and present it in a variety of formats.


• Ability to present to large groups of people.


• Ability to create high quality materials to use within the academy and to use resources and materials effectively


• Positive and Enthusiastic approach


• Excellent standards of literacy and numeracy


• Ability to work with other staff as a team


• Excellent organisational and administrative skills


• Excellent communication and listening skills


• Evidence of commitment to Continuous Professional Development


• Flexibility and a readiness to undertake a wide range of tasks


• Willingness to support and attend overseas events


• Flexible attitude to working hours and willingness to regularly work evenings and weekends as per the demands of the role.

Desirable:

• Knowledge and evidence of teaching BTEC Sport (RQF, NCF)


• Experience of teaching and assessing functional skills in English and Maths.


• Experience of working within a category one Football Club.


• Experience of working within an elite sports environment.


• Knowledge of the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP)


• Experience of delivery and assessment of the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme