At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and coordinate the Intervention Programme for young footballers at Nottingham Forest Academy.
- Company: Join Nottingham Forest Academy, a premier football club with a commitment to excellence.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, professional development opportunities, and a chance to shape future talent.
- Other info: Embrace diversity and inclusivity while contributing to a world-class academy.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on young players' development in a dynamic sporting environment.
- Qualifications: PGCE and QTS required; experience in secondary education and elite sports preferred.
The predicted salary is between 19.8 - 24.2 £ per hour.
Engagement: Casual position offering variable hours on a flexible basis.
Location: The Nigel Doughty Academy, Nottingham, NG2 7SR.
Department: Academy Education.
Reporting to: Head of Education & Audit Co-ordinator.
Closing Date For Applications: 26th August 2026.
About the Role: Nottingham Forest Academy has a clear aim of building on its excellent history and strong back story with the following vision: ‘develop a world-class Academy which develops players of Premier League and International Standard. Recognised as a genuine EPPP Category One Academy differentiated by ‘emotion’ and ‘innovation’. This post will be held by an exceptional leader to continue our journey and further develop the excellent young players, people, strategy and methodology we have in place.
The post holder will be responsible for the organisation and delivery of the players Intervention programme for schoolboys on the Full Time Training Model at South Nottinghamshire Academy (Under 13-16).
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Lead, manage, facilitate and co-ordinate the delivery of Intervention Programme for schoolboys on the Full Time Training Model at South Nottinghamshire Academy.
- Ensure that tracking and assessment of schoolboys’ progress is up to date.
- Liaise with South Nottinghamshire Academy staff to develop our intervention curriculum.
- Contribute to the development of effective tracking systems to monitor student progress.
- Deal with any safeguarding issues that may arise by reporting them to the Head of Safeguarding at South Nottinghamshire Academy and our internal Academy processes.
- Participate in any training courses for Academy staff and other Club staff as and when required, e.g. FA Safeguarding workshops and Equality seminars.
- Be the key point of contact and liaise with South Nottinghamshire Academy over any matters relating to the subject.
- Ensure all administration work is complete accurately and within the time scale set by the Head of Academy and/or Head of Education.
- Assist in creating a positive and purposeful learning environment for all learners.
- Assist in creating an inclusive and safe environment for all learners ensuring all have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
- Participate in any CPD courses that are deemed relevant to your role.
- Lead on your CPD to ensure you are enhancing your development within the role.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with governing bodies and external stakeholders to help shape the external environment, maximise student development opportunities, through appropriate challenge and varied experiences.
- Be accountable for maintaining and embedding Nottingham Forest’s values, standards, and behaviours across all Academy staff and players at all times.
- Ensure the effective use of the Football IP platform across the Education department, in line with established processes, expectations, and reporting requirements.
What are we looking for:
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) essential for this role.
- Degree level education or equivalent essential.
- Safeguarding Children Tutor Training is desirable.
- Demonstrable experience of secondary education teaching.
- Experience of working in an elite sporting environment.
- Sound organisational skills, able to prioritise and manage own workload.
- Excellent communication skills.
Forest For Everyone: We aim to create a culture which embraces and celebrates our differences, enables individuals to feel comfortable, maximise their potential and eliminate discrimination. Nottingham Forest Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital/civil partnership status, pregnancy/maternity leave, race, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Disability Confident Committed Employer: We are a Disability Confident Committed employer. We encourage applications from people with disabilities and long-term health conditions. If you need disability-related adjustments to the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.
Our Commitment to Safeguarding: As part of the Club’s commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant may be required to undergo a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check or an enhanced DBS check. The results of a DBS check will be considered on an individual basis, and the Club will act in a proportionate manner when deciding whether or not to proceed with the appointment.
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Nottingham Forest Football Club is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that values diversity and inclusion while providing ample opportunities for personal and professional growth. Employees enjoy unique perks such as access to event tickets, discounts at the Club shop, and a supportive Employee Assistance Programme, all within the dynamic environment of The City Ground, where passion for football thrives.
