Cambridge United are seeking to appoint an Academy Head of Education...
The successful applicant will lead the planning and delivery of the Academy’s education and life skills programme, overseeing the academic progress and personal development of Academy scholars and schoolboys while ensuring full compliance with LFE and EPPP requirements.
The role will also be responsible for coordinating the Sporting Excellence Programme (SEP) for scholars, supporting their development both on and off the pitch.
Key Responsibilities include:
- To be responsible for the planning and organisation of the Academy Education, BTEC, SEP and Life Skills Programme.
- To support achieving BTEC grades, for all of our scholars in conjunction with the LFE and CRC, ensuring all players are on track, and all EMS profiles are up to date.
- Sporting Excellence Programme (SEP) delivery and coordination
- To build and maintain links with current education providers and associated partners and stakeholders
- To develop and maintain an effective education timetable that meets the needs of all participating players
- To lead the delivery of workshops and talks for parents as required.
- To complete and ensure administrative tasks related to the role, including general organisation, recording of lessons, player attendance registers and education reviews are all up to date and completed in line with requirements
- To ensure full compliance with EPPP/LFE Audit requirements
- To maintain and deliver effective classroom provision and to ensure that excellent standards are set in classroom management and player behaviour.
- To be an effective member of the Academy Management Team.
- To represent Cambridge United Football Club at official FA/LFE/EFL education conferences and seminars.
- Review existing education provisions, plan improvements and identify resources/investments as required.
- To liaise and act as the first point of contact with parents of boys in full time/hybrid education at the club.
- To liaise and act as the first point of contact with schools of players on our hybrid programme.
- To liaise and act as the first point of contact with schools of our schoolboy players.
- To liaise and communicate effectively across the academy MDT team.
For more information and to view a full job description, please click here to view the Recruitment Pack.
To apply for the role, please complete our Application Form and submit it with your CV and Cover Letter via our Application Portal. The closing date for applications is Tuesday 2 June 2026.
Cambridge United FC is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.
We do not discriminate against staff on the basis of age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, gender, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010.
