Academy Education Lead Leicester City Football Club

Leicester City Football Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk of harm, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Academy Education Lead – Women's Academy

Location: Leicester City Women's Training Ground, Belvoir Drive, Leicester, LE2 8HN (with weekly attendance at Loughborough College)

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern:

• Monday: 11:00am – 7:30pm
• Tuesday: 11:00am – 7:30pm
• Thursday: 9:00am – 5:00pm (Loughborough College)
• Friday: 10:30am – 6:30pm

Shape Futures. Champion Education. Support the Next Generation.

Leicester City Women's Football Club is seeking an outstanding Academy Education Lead to play a pivotal role within our Women's Academy.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced education professional who is passionate about supporting young people, values the importance of dual-career development, and wants to make a lasting impact in an elite sporting environment.

As Academy Education Lead, you will take ownership of the Academy Education Programme, ensuring every player receives high-quality educational support that complements their football development. Working closely with players, parents, schools, colleges, universities and academy staff, you will help shape the future of talented young athletes both on and off the pitch.

At Leicester City Women's Academy, we believe success isn’t measured solely by football performance. We are committed to developing confident, resilient and ambitious young people who are prepared for life in, through and beyond the game.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Women’s Academy, you will lead, develop and quality assure the Academy’s educational provision across the Professional Game Academy (PGA).

You will act as the primary liaison with schools, colleges, universities and education partners, ensuring players receive a personalised educational experience that supports both academic achievement and football progression.

The role will see you work collaboratively with our multidisciplinary team to ensure education remains at the heart of player development, supporting players through key transitions and helping them achieve their potential both academically and personally.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the Women’s Academy Education Programme.
• Design, implement and periodically review educational pathways and provision.
• Ensure compliance with FA Professional Game Academy licensing requirements.
• Coordinate and quality assure academy-based educational support and interventions.
• Support audit, accreditation and quality assurance processes.

Academic Support & Monitoring

• Monitor player attendance, attainment and academic progression.
• Implement early interventions where additional support is required.
• Support players in developing effective study habits, confidence and independence.
• Work with schools and colleges to minimise disruption during training and competition periods.
• Support players through examination periods and other academic pressure points.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for schools, colleges, universities and awarding bodies.
• Represent the Club with key education partners, including Loughborough College.
• Build strong relationships with parents and carers, providing guidance on educational pathways and expectations.
• Maintain effective communication with all stakeholders regarding player progress and support requirements.

Player Development & Transition Support

• Support players transitioning between age groups, programmes and educational stages.
• Assist players moving into senior football, higher education, apprenticeships or employment.
• Ensure educational continuity for players involved in loans, dual registrations or contract transitions.
• Work closely with the Academy Performance Wellbeing Lead to support holistic player development.

Safeguarding & Compliance

• Maintain accurate education records and reporting systems.
• Promote a safe, inclusive and aspirational learning environment.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, GDPR and academy policies.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary meetings and academy planning processes.

About You

You will be an organised, proactive and relationship-focused individual who is passionate about helping young people succeed.

You'll have the ability to inspire players, collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders and adapt to the demands of a high-performance sporting environment.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about education and player development.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can effectively manage relationships with multiple stakeholders.
• Is highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrates initiative and sound professional judgement.
• Is committed to safeguarding, inclusion and equality.
• Values education as a key component of player development.

Essential Qualifications & Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) with active SET membership.
• Degree in Education, Sport, Social Sciences or a related subject.
• Enhanced DBS check.
• FA Safeguarding Children qualification (or willingness to obtain within three months).
• FA Level 2 Emergency First Aid in Football (EFAiF).
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Commitment to ongoing CPD and professional development.

Coaching, mentoring or player development qualifications would be advantageous.

Why Leicester City Women’s Academy?

This is an opportunity to join a progressive and ambitious environment where education and player welfare are integral to everything we do.

You will have the chance to influence the lives of talented young athletes, helping them achieve success not only in football, but in education and life beyond the game.

If you are passionate about education, driven by developing young people and excited by the opportunity to work within elite women’s football, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits Package

• Competitive salary, pension scheme and life assurance for all permanent employees.
• Free onsite parking.
• Access to our subsidised staff restaurants.
• Up to 33 days of annual leave, including bank holidays.
• Other employee benefits.

Leicester City Football Club believes that football is for all, and we are committed to Diversity and Inclusion, where valuing the individual is our highest priority. We are working to see equality across all areas of the Club and welcome applications from all areas of the community.

If you have any requirements in regard to the recruitment process, please let us know; we are happy to support your needs.