Primary Education Officer

Fulham FC Foundation are currently seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed person to take up the position of Primary Education Officer. Reporting directly to our School Sport Manager, the Primary Education Officer is responsible for orchestrating and delivering top-tier primary school-based initiatives throughout our boroughs of work.

This role’s key responsibilities encompass, but are not confined to:

• Overseeing our Premier League Primary Stars programme
• Delivering targeted interventions
• Supporting teachers in PE lessons
• Coordinating local school events
• Delivering anti-discrimination workshops to support national initiatives such as Black History Month and the Rainbow Laces campaign

This is a 40 hour a week role where flexibility is essential, as the role necessitates involvement in supporting the delivery of programme activities as and when required. The ideal candidate is someone with a familiarity in engaging primary school children through both learning and sports intervention. Generally, the hours will be as follows, but there will be occasions when evening and weekend work is required:

• Mondays: 08:30 – 17:00
• Tuesdays: 08:30 – 17:00
• Wednesdays: 08:30 – 17:00
• Thursdays: 08:30 – 17:00
• Fridays: 08:30 – 17:00

Essential Experience

• Experience coordinating or managing a project to an excellent standard
• Experience in working with Primary School children in a curriculum setting

Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications

• UEFA C Licence/FA Level 2 coaching qualification (or willingness to complete if you come from a teaching background)
• FA First aid qualification
• FA Safeguarding qualification
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint & Excel

Personal Qualities

• Ability to communicate with a diverse range of people (pupils, coaches, teachers, senior school staff) in small or large groups
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to use own initiative and work independently managing personal workloads effectively
• Ability to work as part of a wider Foundation team, supporting organisational objectives
• Professional and methodical approach to tasks
• Committed and motivated by the purpose of the Foundation
• An outstanding and proven work ethic
• Car driver or able to travel independently

Preferred Experience

• Experience coordinating or delivering the PL Primary Stars programme
• Experience leading PE lessons in Primary Schools
• Working as a teacher, HLTA or teaching assistant in a Primary School
• Working with or mentoring young people who may be facing challenges at home/in school

Additional Qualifications

• Teaching or Sports based degree
• Level 3 Certificate in Supporting the Delivery of Physical Education and School Sport, or equivalent
• HLTA qualification or equivalent
• Working knowledge of the KS1/KS2 PE National Curriculum
• Level 2 or 3 Certificate or Diploma in Youth Work Practice

Programme & Reporting

• Coordinate, develop and deliver across our Premier League Primary Stars programme
• Attend national and regional meetings with the network as and when required
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness and impact of programme delivery, and use findings to inform future planning and decision-making
• Contribute towards mid-year and end-of-year reports to the Premier League Charitable Fund on an annual basis
• Provide regular reports to the Primary Education Manager on programme outcomes, challenges, and opportunities, and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders

Health & Safety: Ensure safeguarding and risk management are being adhered to across all activities.