Company Name:
Reading
Location:
Reading
Vacancy Type:
Permanent
Position:
Academy Non-Coaching
Salary Details:
40000
Advertising End Date:
25 Aug 2026

About The Role

We are looking for someone to join the busy Education Department of our Category 1 Academy.
The successful candidate will be QTS or QTLS, and you will be responsible for overseeing the completion of all Academy players educational requirements and deliver on the apprenticeship, BTEC U18 programme and liaise with A level provision
 
Key Accountabilities
  • To work with the teaching staff to produce all schemes of work and lesson plans for any academic programme you are associated with.
  • To complete all marking required within the 10-working day requirement as set by the awarding body
  • To attend and be active within the daily MDT professional development phase meetings
  • To support the Head of Club Education with the LFE programme review meetings
  • To represent the education department at the weekly MDT meetings for the PDP
  • To support and deliver on the clubs BTEC and SEP Apprenticeship programme taking the lead for the BTEC and supporting staff for the SEP
  • To liaise with all club Heads of departments regarding the educational needs of the PDP players, this will also include when players are required to miss training and game due to completion of work
  • To contribute to the end of year academic review at Reading Football Club, Premier League and the League Football Education.
  • To take an active role in the clubs Ofsted inspection supporting the Head of Club Education when required
  • To maintain high standard of academic records for all players aged 18-23.
  • To maintain and check all teaching equipment and resources available at all Academy Education sessions.
  • To support the Head of Club Education with the academic review of all academy players aged 8-23
  • To contribute to the development of resources and educational aids.
  • To educate staff to support best practice including watching training sessions, games and provision of in-service training and appropriate CPD.
  • To identify any required educational supplies at Reading Football Club Training Ground or any other satellite training centres
  • To attend all academic meetings with the Premier League (PL) and the League 
 

About The Candidate

Qualifications / Experience required

Essential

  • QTS or QTLS qualified
  • Understanding of BTEC programme delivery
  • Understanding of Apprenticeships
  • Willingness to undertake Continued Professional Development organised by Reading Football Club.
  • Completion of Safeguarding Training.
  • Completion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion training.

Desirable

Assessor/ quality assurance qualifications

About The Club

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Reading Football Club are committed to ensuring equal opportunities are given to all and welcomes applications from all areas of the community regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships

Safeguarding Statement

Reading Football Club recognises that the safety and protection of children and young people engaged in club activities must take priority over all other considerations.  Due to this post being in regulated activity, the potential employee will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the appropriate level. It is a criminal offence for a barred person to attempt to engage with vulnerable group.  Engagement will be subject to sight of a satisfactory DBS disclosure and stringent background and reference checks

 

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