Schools Programme Officer: Primary

Schools Programme Officer: Primary

Location: East London & Essex | Salary: £28,500 | Contract: Dec 2026 (extendable)

Company: The award‑winning West Ham United Foundation is using football to ignite imaginations, boost confidence and transform classrooms across East London and Essex.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and grow our Extended Services offer from PE to clubs.
• Recruit new primary schools and build relationships with Headteachers.
• Deliver inspirational PE lessons, classroom activities, football coaching and more.
• Coordinate and deliver our Holiday Activities & Food (HAF) programme.
• Plan, track and evaluate sessions to keep winning on the pitch too.
• Engage children from diverse communities and help them develop life skills.
• Work with the Education team to shape the future of WHUF’s school programmes.

Requirements

• A passion for helping children learn, grow and be active.
• Experience working with primary‑aged children in schools or community settings.
• A Level 2 coaching qualification (any sport) and confidence delivering PE.
• Creativity, motivation and the ability to plan inspiring sessions.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build great professional relationships.
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, equality and doing things the right way.

Safeguarding Commitment

This role is subject to enhanced DBS checks.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus your birthday off.
• Pension and life insurance.
• Healthcare cash scheme.
• Travel season ticket loan.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Priority access to match tickets.
• Discounted season tickets.
• Staff discounts in the club store, café and official partners.
• Discounted gym membership and onsite fitness room facilities.
• Family‑friendly leave policies.
• Company social events.

EDI Statement

• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion with a focus on eliminating barriers.
• Active contribution to a discrimination‑free and inclusive environment for all.

Applications

Submit via our careers portal: https://www.careers.whufc.com
Deadline: 5pm Friday 19th December 2025