Job Title – Education Officer – Men’s Academy
Location – Cobham Training Ground
Contract: 1-year fixed term, 40 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday – Friday (5 days), Academy academic term time only
Closing date: 10th July
The Opportunity
We’re looking for an Education Officer to support the delivery of our Academy education programme, primarily working with U17–U18 scholars.
You’ll deliver high-quality BTEC sessions, provide tailored academic support, and help create a structured, engaging learning environment that complements the demands of elite football.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging BTEC Sporting Excellence & Performance sessions, including planning, teaching and assessment
- Support learners to achieve target grades through structured coursework guidance and academic interventions
- Provide one-to-one and small group support tailored to individual learning needs
- Adapt delivery to suit players on accelerated pathways, loans or first team involvement
- Contribute to Functional Skills delivery (English and/or Maths) where required
- Monitor attendance, engagement and academic progress, implementing targeted interventions as needed
- Maintain accurate records of assessment, progress and outcomes in line with quality assurance standards
- Support the wider Academy education programme, including travel with age groups on tours, camps and fixtures to ensure continuity of learning
What you will bring to the role:
Essential
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Experience delivering BTEC or similar vocational qualifications
- Experience working with 16–18-year-olds
- Strong ability to track progress and support learner development
- Confident delivering flexible, individualised learning
- Strong organisation, communication and classroom management skills
- Good understanding of safeguarding and duty of care
Desirable
- Experience in professional sport or academy environments
- Knowledge of Premier League / Academy education standards
- Experience delivering Functional Skills (English and/or Maths)
- Experience supporting mixed-ability learners or flexible learning environments
OUR EXPECTATIONS:
- To embody the club’s BLUE behaviours (Brave, Lead, Unity, Edge) in the approach to work and interaction with others
- To adhere to the club’s policies and procedures, including Health & Safety, Financial Authorisation, Confidentiality and GDPR.
- To act as an ambassador for diversity, equality, and inclusion, and demonstrate a positive commitment by treating others fairly in line with our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy and reporting any acts of discrimination through appropriate channels
- To create a safe environment and act to protect all young people and vulnerable adults that are either in your care or attending club premises, and report any concerns to the Safeguarding Lead
- To report any misconduct or suspected misconduct to the HR Department
OUR commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:
At Chelsea we recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths and we are taking positive action to ensure our existing colleagues and job applicants can fully be themselves and bring their own unique experiences and perspectives to Chelsea FC. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.
If you need reasonable adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter, who will be able to advise and support you.
Chelsea FC is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children, young people and adults at risk (vulnerable groups). We therefore require all successful applicants to complete a DBS Check prior to starting employment. Depending on the role, successful applicants may also be required to undergo other child protection screening where appropriate.
This Job Description is not intended to be exhaustive; the duties and responsibilities may therefore vary over time according to the changing needs of the Club.
