Football Academy Coach in Eastbourne

Are you looking for an opportunity to lead and inspire the next generation of football talent? Do you want to be part of a growing sports academy with strong local partnerships and big ambitions? As the Eastbourne Campus continues to develop and expand its sports academies, we are now seeking a qualified Football Coach to lead our Men’s Football Academy. This is an exciting chance to join a passionate and growing department that aims to establish itself as a centre of excellence for sport academia and academy pathways.

Responsibilities

• Leading the Men’s Football Academy programme, delivering high‑quality coaching sessions and match‑day management.
• Working collaboratively with coaches across all academies to support player development both on and off the pitch.
• Supporting students’ personal growth, wellbeing, and academic progress throughout their college journey.
• Working in partnership with Eastbourne Town FC to create opportunities for local young people within the community.

Qualifications

• A recognised football coaching qualification (minimum UEFA C/Level 2 Coaching or equivalent).
• Experience coaching young people and supporting their personal and athletic development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire students.
• A genuine passion for football development and a commitment to helping young players reach their potential.

We welcome applications from candidates at any stage of their career, including industry professionals with no/limited teaching experience. We can offer teacher development and qualifications to support your success.

Closing date: 6th April 2026

Interview Date: 15th April 2026

College location: Based at our Eastbourne Campus.

Annual salary: Circa £32 - £45 per hour – this includes holiday pay. (Subject to qualifications, skills and experience)

Hours: Sessional – approx. 3.5 hours per week – must be available Monday 14.30 – 16.30 & Wednesday 13.00 – 15.00.

Benefits

• A competitive FE salary, generous annual leave & pension, access to funded teaching qualifications, apprenticeships and a range of other training courses to support career development, as well as many other benefits.

Application

To Apply and view the Job Description & Person Specification, please register or log in and complete the online form via the 'Apply' link below. If you have any queries or would like to arrange an appointment to chat informally about the role, please email peopleservices@escg.ac.uk. Please note we are unable to accept CVs in place of an application under our obligations for Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Other Information: East Sussex College is a people‑centric, values‑driven, ambitious and inclusive Further Education College with over 1,300 colleagues and over 5,500 students. We offer a broad curriculum including A Levels, T‑levels, work‑based, 14‑19, HE and adult programmes with campuses in Eastbourne, Hastings, Lewes and Newhaven. This is an exciting time to join us as we grow and develop even stronger pathways for our students and communities.

ESC PROUD VALUES: POSITIVITY – RESPECT – OPPORTUNITY – UNITY - DIVERSITY

East Sussex College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Application & Safeguarding Process

We are committed to ensuring our colleague recruitment process is accessible for all candidates. If you require adjustments or support to fully engage with any aspect of the process, please get in touch with people services who will be happy to facilitate reasonable adaptations. Applicants should be eligible to work in the UK; work permits from other organisations are not acceptable as proof of right to work in the UK. Prior to interview all shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete an Application Form (including explanation of any gaps in employment), a Self‑Declaration and Disclosure form and we will carry out an online check. It is an offence to apply for a role at a college if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity. If offered a role with us, as part of our pre‑employment checks an enhanced DBS, references and evidence of qualifications will be required. Applications may be shortlisted on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.

DEIB Commitment (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging)

We embrace the individuality of every person in our community. We continue to cultivate a people‑centric culture where everyone can be their authentic selves, welcoming broad perspectives and implementing initiatives to ensure the college is an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse mix of colleagues representative of the local communities, considering positive action and reasonable adjustments to address any under‑representation where suitable. ESC encourages applications from Black and minority ethnic communities, people with disabilities, males and those who identify as LGBTQIA+ who are currently under‑represented staff groups.

Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire our people directly, but we have a preferred supplier list for additional support. We will be in touch if we need you.