At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead engaging workshops to train teachers in Physical Education across schools.
- Company: Join The FA, a leader in sports education and development.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, resources provided, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Flexible hours and travel required; supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in school sports and promote inclusivity.
- Qualifications: Must hold QTS or QTLS and have coaching qualifications.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Overview
The FA is seeking to appoint several FA Licensed Coach Developers (Education & School Sport) to serve as approved deliverers of FA Accredited Teacher CPD learning packages.
This role focuses on providing high‑quality training and support to staff delivering Physical Education, across Primary and Secondary settings, ensuring they meet required professional standards and pedagogical benchmarks.
- Regions
- London — Covers London FA, Middlesex FA, and Essex FA
- South East — Covers Kent FA, Surrey FA, Sussex FA, and Hampshire FA
- South Central — Covers Berkshire & Buckinghamshire FA, Oxfordshire FA, Bedfordshire FA, and Hertfordshire FA
- East — Covers Norfolk FA, Suffolk FA, Cambridgeshire FA, and Huntingdonshire FA
- South West — Covers Cornwall FA, Devon FA, Dorset FA, Somerset FA, Wiltshire FA, and Gloucestershire FA
- Midlands — Covers Birmingham FA, Herefordshire FA, Shropshire FA, Staffordshire FA, Worcestershire FA, Derbyshire FA, Leicestershire & Rutland FA, Lincolnshire FA, Northamptonshire FA, and Nottinghamshire FA
- North West — Covers Cheshire FA, Cumberland FA, Lancashire FA, Liverpool FA, Manchester FA, and Westmorland FA
- Yorkshire & North East — Covers Durham FA, East Riding FA, North Riding FA, Northumberland FA, Sheffield & Hallamshire FA, and West Riding FA
What will you do?
- Delivery: Plan and lead face‑to‑face workshops as part of The FA Accredited Teacher CPD learning package for school‑based staff, ensuring all delivery aligns with The FA standards.
- Inclusion: Champion inclusive practice and widen participation within schools and education pathways, supporting underrepresented groups and priority communities.
- Data Management & Reporting: Systematically capture and report delivery data to internal stakeholders to track impact and engagement.
- Strategic
- Subject
Knowledge: Maintain an expert‑level understanding of the Secondary Physical Education landscape through continuous professional development and The FA onboarding/training programme.
- Compliance & Quality
Assurance: Ensure all qualifications, training, and experience remain current, including in‑date Emergency First Aid in Football, Safeguarding (Children and Adults), and valid DBS certification.
- Professional Accreditation: Maintain FA Coach Developer License.
- General: Execute additional tasks as required to meet The FA’s changing priorities and comply with all company policies to uphold health, safety and well‑being standards.
- DBS: Complete a DBS check as part of ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football; level of check based on activity.
Casual work is conditional upon a satisfactory DBS check result, reviewed case‑by‑case in line with legislation and government guidance.
- Availability: Deliver approximately 5–8 face‑to‑face CPD events per academic year, with flexibility to adjust delivery based on programme demand.
Maintain a flexible approach to working hours, including daytime and twilight sessions during term time, to support broad accessibility.
- Planning: Keep an up‑to‑date diary of availability to support effective planning and scheduling of delivery.
Be willing and able to travel across the applied region to meet delivery requirements.
- Onboarding: Attend a mandatory face‑to‑face training and onboarding session on Saturday 10 October at St George’s Park, as part of role preparation.
- Profile: This position suits individuals who are organised, adaptable, and committed to delivering impactful learning experiences.
What’s in it for you?
We offer a competitive rate of pay and opportunities for growth within the role.
All resources, clothing, and equipment required for delivery are provided to support confident and professional session delivery.
The FA is committed to inclusive practice and providing a supportive work environment across locations, including The Wembley National Stadium and St.
George’s Park in Staffordshire, for high‑performing England teams and leaders.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone.
If you have any requirements regarding the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.
Qualifications and requirements
- Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS).
- Minimum Level 2 in Coaching Football or UEFA C Licence.
- Valid FA Introduction to First Aid in Football certification.
- Completion of FA Safeguarding Children and Safeguarding Adults courses.
- Experience delivering and/or supporting Physical Education within an educational setting.
- Complete / hold an FA Enhanced DBS Check or an Enhanced DBS registered with the Update Service.
- Beneficial to have
- Experience delivering educational content to adult learners.
- Ability to create inclusive and engaging learning environments for diverse participants.
- Experience delivering face‑to‑face professional development workshops.
- Experience facilitating online or blended learning.
- Hold a UEFA B Licence.
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