SUMMARY OF ROLE: 

We currently have an opportunity for an Academy Pre 16 Education Officer at our fantastic training ground. The Academy Pre 16 Education Officer is responsible for coordinating the delivery and tracking of education for players and their parents from U9 – U16 and the Hybrid Training Model and to provide classroom support and cover for players on the PDP FTTM.   ABOUT THE COMPANY: Leeds United Football Club is an English professional football club based in the city of Leeds, West Yorkshire, where we play at our fabulous stadium based on Elland Road, which has been the home of Leeds United since 1919 and remains one of English football's great theatres and is 'the only place for us' ever since.   Everyone at Leeds United is dedicated to working as one team and to be the best we can be.   Come be part of our fabulous team as we March on Together.   KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: ·       Management of the Academy Education U9 – U18 tracking systems ·       Creation, dissemination and follow ups of data tracking requests to U9 – U16 schools ·       Management of Academy Education & Player Care registers ·       Creation of U9 – U16 MDT reports based on school and Academy data in line with the MDT schedules ·       Attendance and input to the MDT review meetings ·       Attendance and input to the MDT operations meetings ·       Dissemination of introductory and transition letters and data sharing agreements to schools. ·       Dissemination of regular U9 – U16 reports to school in line with the Academy annual schedule ·       Coordination and delivery of the Academy Hybrid Training Model (HTM) compensatory education provision ·       Creation and management of the Home School Club Agreements for the HTM ·       Creation, input to and management of ILPs and reports ·       Classroom support as needed for players on the PDP full time model, primarily the BTEC Level 3. ·       Input to the coordination and delivery of the Academy Holistic Development Programme for the U9 – U16 Players and Parents (Lifeskills) ·       Engagement with the Premier League Enrichment Programme ·       Attend U9 – U16 trips and tours as needed to provide compensatory education and feedback to schools   REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERINCE: ·       2+ years experience in a teaching and learning role ·       2+ years experience in a previous administration role ·       Familiarity with excel, Office 365 and docusign ·       A form of teaching qualification (Cert Ed, PGCE, HLTA) ·       FA DBS check ·       FA Safeguarding Children   DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERINCE: ·       Previous experiences working in an academic intervention setting ·       Previous experience working with and support families ·       Previous experience working in an education setting ·       Previous experience working in a professional sports academy     REQUIRED BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES ·       Efficient and organised ·       Communicates using a variety of methods and using an age-appropriate vocabulary ·       Builds positive relationships with the players, staff and all stakeholders ·       Demonstrates outstanding listening, verbal and written communication skills ·       Competent with modern technologies that support the performance of their duties ·       Inspires others and is a positive role model ·       Is personable and able to connect and build relationships with others easily ·       Demands high standards and has an attention to detail ·       Able to create a good learning environment ·       Shares the vision and values of the Academy and is motivated to achieve its objectives ·       Able to work in a high-profile environment with regular media coverage and public interest ·       Is responsible and acts in the best interests of the Academy ·       Is open minded, innovative and willing to explore new ideas/concepts ·       Enjoys facing challenges and have the resilience and resourcefulness to see complex tasks through ·       Is proactive and able to identify and mitigate risks ·       Is a collaborator and relishes the opportunity to work alongside others to overcome challenges and achieve goals ·       Willing to share their knowledge experience as part of a community of practice ·       Able to work with players, staff and other stakeholders of varying ages, experience, backgrounds and cultures ·       Committed to personal development and continuous improvement ·       Possesses a strong work ethic and are motivated to be the best they can be ·       Able to promote the positive image of the Academy and the Club     EQUALITY & DIVERSITY: As we are a diverse organisation that respects differences in race, ethnicity, religion or belief(s), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age or with regards to pregnancy or maternity, we welcome all applications. We want everyone to feel valued and included in the football community and to achieve their full potential. Leeds United is opposed to any form of discrimination and commits itself to the redress of any inequalities by taking positive action where appropriate.     SAFEGUARDING & RECRUITMENT: Leeds United FC are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and expect all staff to share this commitment. All staff, whatever their role will receive safeguarding training and will be expected to champion the culture of 'safeguarding is everybody's responsibility'.