Employer:                           Watford Football Club

Job Title:                             Academy Education Manager

Salary:                                 Dependent on qualifications and experience

Location:                             Watford Football Club - Training Ground, London Colney

Type:                                    Permanent Part-Time (3 days a week/24 hours a week)

Passport/Visa:                   Must be eligible to work in the UK

Closing Date:                      Friday 10th July 2026

 An exciting opportunity has become available within the Academy at Watford Football Club. We are looking to recruit a Part-Time Education Manager to be a part of a forward-thinking team, responsible for providing leadership and management of the Academy’s Education Department in pursuit of maximising the academic performance of all Academy Players.

 You will play a key role in organising the delivery of the Education Programme across all age groups, ensuring the provision reflects the strategy and performance targets set out in the Club’s Academy Performance Plan. In addition, you will provide support for the Academy Scholars in their Scholar Education Programme (SEP) Apprenticeship and support the delivery of a comprehensive Life Skills and Personal Development Programme. You will play an active part from a wellbeing perspective, supporting the transition of players arriving and departing, and work closely with the Player Care & Safeguarding Officer.  

 The successful candidate will enjoy working as part of a team, be enthusiastic, hardworking, and be flexible to the requirements of the position and the business. Applicants should ideally live local to London Colney or the surrounding areas and be a UK resident or non-UK resident with a valid UK work permit.

 There is also the potential, if a qualified coach with a UEFA B License, to coach in the Academy alongside this role.

 You must have:

• Qualified Teaching Status (QTS)
• Experience of working with young people withing an educational setting
• Experience of building and maintaining strong working relationships, both internally and externally
• Valid FA Safeguarding Certificate or equivalent
• Full UK driving licence or ability to travel to various locations due to the demands of the role
• Understanding of the Clubs commitment to EDI & Safeguarding

 You would ideally have, but not vital:

·        A1 and/or A2 Assessor qualification

·        Experience of leading a small team

·        Experience of working within a sporting environment

·        FA First Aid Level 2 Qualification or equivalent

As a regulated activity provider and as part of the short-listing process we may:

1.           Complete reference requests prior to interview.

2.           Carry out an online search for publicly available information as part of the due diligence process.

3.           If your application is successful be required to obtain a DBS disclosure at the appropriate level (role dependant) 

Club Commitment:

 Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI):

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and dynamic working environment by building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

 Safeguarding:

We provide a safe and secure environment for all.  We believe Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & adults is everyone responsibility.  Everyone in the organisation has a role to play, to ensure that club policies, procedures and practices in regard to safeguarding are followed.

Application Process:

Please download and complete an application form located on the Club website under the career section (Club/ Careers) www.watfordfc.com/club/careers

 Please send completed application form, cover letter detailing why you would be suitable for the role, a copy of all relevant qualifications, right to work in the UK documents and your CV via email to hradmin@watfordfc.com or by post to HR Admin, Watford Football Club Training Ground, Bell Lane, London Colney, Hertfordshire, AL2 1BZ

 If you require information in regards how to complete the application form please refer to ‘Application Form guidance notes’ which can be found on the Club website under the career section (Club/ Careers) www.watfordfc.com/club/careers

 Please note depending on the role and if shortlisted, reference requests may be taken up prior to interview.