Education and Learning Support Lead

Job information Education and Learning Support Lead from the Company Derby County Football Club, this latest Education and Learning Support Lead job vacancy is located in the city Derby. This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate . Job Vacancies in this Education field have been opened and published up to the specified time.

EDUCATION AND LEARNING SUPPORT LEAD

Derby County Football Club, established in 1884, is one of the founder members of the English Football League and has a rich and varied history, including two First Division titles in 1972 and 1975 and an FA Cup success in 1946. The club are currently playing in the Sky Bet Championship, the second tier of English Football following their promotion from League One in the 24 season, and is under the management of Head Coach Paul Warne. The club also boasts a successful and respected Category One Academy, a status which has been held since 2014, and a Women's side competing in the FA Women's National League Northern Premier Division. Derby County recently embarked on an exciting new era following the change in ownership to Clowes Developments (UK) Limited, in the summer of . Our track record of producing talent is outstanding, and we intend to protect that proud legacy, investing in key roles within the club to build on the foundations in place for success.

Role summary

To ensure the effective implementation, development, and delivery of the Academy Education Programme, and consistently promote and protect the welfare and safeguarding of children within the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

· To ensure that the Academy`s education provision reflects the strategy and performance targets set in the Academy Performance Plan.

· To effectively provide post-16 delivery alongside the Education & Sporting Excellence Program Lead liaising with the League Football Education (LFE), ensuring all contractual obligations are met.

· To support the delivery of the Sporting Excellence Program (SEP) supporting the learners to build key evidence for their e-portfolio and prepare them for endpoint assessments.

· To assist with the planning and delivery of a formal Lifelong Learning education programme differentiating by age and ability to ensure all players are supported to maximise their full potential.

· To play a key role in liaising with any partner agency involved in the education of Academy players.

· To attend multi-disciplinary meetings to support the holistic development of our players.

· To record players' education progress on the LFE Education Management System and make learning support interventions as and when necessary.

· To track and monitor the educational engagement of all Academy players and make necessary interventions when appropriate, linking with Schools and Parents/Guardians.

· To contribute to all Academy Player Audit's providing appropriate educational and behavioural input.

· To attend any training or CPD delivered by The FA/Premier League/EFL/LFE to support Academy players.

· To plan and facilitate the delivery of enrichment activities on and off-site to support the holistic development of the Academy players.

· To provide appropriate pastoral support for all Academy players.

· To provide support for scholars that are not offered contracts including further educational or vocational opportunities.

· To maintain and develop links with education departments of the national bodies and liase when players attend national camps and fixtures.

· Continuously work to maintain, embed and improve the club's safeguarding provision, ensuring the highest standards for safeguarding children and adults at risk.

· To uphold and promote organisational policies and procedures, promoting those specifically applicable to this area of work and also including equality, diversity and inclusion.

Personal characteristics and experience

· Teaching experience at primary/secondary or higher education or equivalent.

· Experience of implementing Education courses and curriculum

· Experience of delivering the Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence or BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Sport.

· Experience of working within the elite sports sector and the requirements of the Elite Player Performance Plan and Academy systems and frameworks.

· Current and relevant experience of the education system and behaviour management.

· Knowledge of the OFSTED inspection framework including safeguarding and wellbeing provisions and thresholds.

· Effective planning, organisational and implementation skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and schedules to meet strategic objectives/timescales.

· Proven ability to build strong links and networks with local schools and education providers, and the wider community stakeholders.

· Ability to relate to, communicate with, and motivate young people to achieve, regardless of their previous educational attainment.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills including relevant ICT skills (e.g. Microsoft Office).

· Proactive decision maker, with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

· Has the highest level of integrity and confidentiality, with the ability to contribute effectively at Senior Management level.

Essential Qualifications

· BEd, BA or BSc degree or equivalent

· QTS or QTLS teaching qualification

· Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement

Competitive salary dependent on experience.

Full-time position - 35 hours per week, with flexibility to work evenings and weekends

Everything we do as a Club is built around the three pillars of stability, integrity, and progress. Our core values are:

· We are proud of who we are and what we do

· We are positive, inspired and passionate

· We are ambitious and driven

· We are prepared, honest and humble

· We are the heartbeat of our community

· We are the club of opportunity

Derby County employee benefits include:

· 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

· Two complimentary staff season tickets

· Two complimentary staff away memberships

· 20% discount at DCFC Megastore

· Company Pension with Aviva

· Discounts with select Club partners and sponsors

· Healthshield Cash Health Plan to support employee health and well-being and Perks for great deals and discounts

· Participating in our employee forum, ‘The Herd'

· Training and development opportunities

· Access to programmes and volunteering opportunities with Derby County Community Trust

· Subsidised lunchtime meals at Moor Farm

Derby County Football Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As part of the Club's commitment to providing a safe environment for children and young people, applicants should be aware that this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Criminal Record Check.

Derby County Football Club is an Inclusive Club for all and is committed to Equality and Diversity.

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The closing date for receipt of applications is 27 June . We reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 27/06