Company Name:
Rochdale
Location:
Rochdale
Vacancy Type:
Permanent
Position:
Academy Non-Coaching
Advertising End Date:
15 Aug 2026

About The Role

To lead and manage the Academy Education Programme in line with Rochdale AFC philosophy and EFL Youth Development Rules, ensuring Academy Players receive high-quality educational support, personal development opportunities and appropriate academic progression.

Lead and coordinate the Academy Education Programme across all development phases.

Ensure the Academy complies with EFL Youth Development Rules relating to education and player care.

Monitor and support the academic progress, attendance and wellbeing of Academy Players.

Develop strong working relationships with schools, colleges, tutors and educational providers.

Support Academy Players in balancing football commitments alongside educational development.

Coordinate and contribute to Multi-Disciplinary Reviews and Individual Learning Plans.

Maintain accurate education records, reports and player progress data.

Support Academy Player inductions, transitions and exit pathways.

Develop and deliver personal development and life skills programmes.

Work collaboratively with coaching, player care, safeguarding and medical departments.

Contribute to Academy audits, compliance processes and continuous improvement planning.

Attend Academy meetings, fixtures and events as required.

Represent Rochdale AFC professionally and positively at all times.

 

About The Candidate

Must hold a valid Level 5 Teaching Qualification as a Qualified to teach.
 
Role is for 20 hours a week, due to the nature of the role the candidate must be available to work on Wednesday's when scholar education takes place.

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