Schools Programme Officer Primary

Position

Schools Programme Officer: Primary
East London & Essex | £28,500 | Contract to Dec 2026 (to be extended in line with funding)

What You’ll Do

• Lead and grow our Extended Services offer from PE to clubs, bringing energy and excitement to every session.
• Recruit new primary schools and build strong 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, helping us keep winning off the pitch.
• Engage children from diverse communities and help them develop life‑skills.
• Work with the Education team to shape the future of WHUFs 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.
• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, equality and doing things the right way.

(If you don’t yet have First Aid or Safeguarding training, you can sort that out!)

Safeguarding Commitment

We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding children and adults at risk. This role is subject to enhanced DBS checks.

Benefits on Offer

• 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 apply for match tickets
• Discounted season tickets
• Staff discounts in the club store, café and official partner products and services
• Discounted gym membership and onsite fitness room facilities
• Family friendly leave policies
• Company social events

EDI Statement

We require the successful candidate to demonstrate a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. You will actively contribute to creating a discrimination‑free and inclusive environment, ensuring equitable access to opportunities and fostering a culture of dignity and respect that enables all to perform and achieve their potential.

Safeguarding

The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to the safety and welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk across all stakeholders. Everyone, including third parties who work with the Club or the West Ham Foundation, is responsible for ensuring the safety and well‑being of vulnerable individuals. Successful candidates will undergo essential background checks before starting employment, which may include social media screening. The type of DBS check required will depend on the responsibilities of the position and may be basic, standard, or enhanced. You agree to proactively identify and respond to concerns and follow the Club\’s safeguarding reporting procedures to report allegations of abuse, poor practice, or anything that may impact the welfare of a child, young person, or adult at risk within 24 hours or as otherwise directed by the Safeguarding Team.

Applications

To apply, please submit your application via our careers portal: https://www.careers.whufc.com

Deadline: 5pm Friday 19th December 2025

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications expected, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.