AP Academy Officer (Higher level Apprenticeship)

Hours of work: 40hrs a week – Hours of work being 8.30 – 17:00

Salary: £26,000 to £30,000 (Dependent on qualifications and experience) 18 month Contract Length

Location: Lions Centre and satellite school and education sites in Southwark and Lewisham

Supervises: Alternative provision (AP) Academy support Mentors, Teaching assistants and Coaches

Role Summary

Are you passionate to work with and engage local young people to help them achieve their full potential and improve their well‑being through education football and sport?

Millwall Community Trust (MCT) are looking for a ‘Can do’ committed learner focused AP Academy officer to work closely with MCT E&E manager to take delegated responsibility for Millwall’s nationally recognised alternative provision academy which is a leader in alternative education providing young person focused personalised delivery.

This role is a fantastic opportunity to develop and advance within the trust and be supported and mentored by an experienced management team. The package also includes access to an extensive CPD training programme to help the successful candidate grow within the programme.

Qualifications

Candidates should hold DET/QTS or be willing to work towards a similar qualification via an included accessible Higher Level Apprenticeship CPD training package.

Responsibilities

• Co‑ordination of AP Academy programme operations on behalf of E&E Manager and SLT
• Providing leadership for programme staff, enhancing their effectiveness and improving standards of learning, achievement, and engagement (specifically recruitment and retention targets are met)
• Planning and implementing an effective AP Curriculum ensuring referrers and learners needs are met
• Enhancing quality of teaching, learning and engagement across the academy (incl. own required CPD)
• Monitoring, reviewing and coordinating programme Assessment, Achievement and Quality Assurance and devising and implementing strategies ensuring these are maximised
• Learner case management from recruitment, induction, engagement/retention to next steps
• Programme behaviour and attendance management system communication
• Embedding and ensuring Safeguarding and H&S programme compliance as directed by the trust

Application Process

To comply with safer recruitment procedures for the Club we are unable to accept CVs and cover letters without an application form accompanied.

Please ensure that you complete our standard application form (available via a link on our website). If you require assistance in any part of the application process, please contact us via recruit@millwallfc.co.uk.

Application form link: http://www.millwallfc.co.uk/club-information/work-for-the-lions/application-form

All applications need to be sent to recruit@millwallfc.co.uk.

Closing date for applications: Friday 12th December 2025.

A full copy of MCT’s Safeguarding Handbook is available by speaking with (or contacting) the MCT person responsible for safeguarding.