The Head of Player Care and Education is responsible for dealing with matters relating to the education and experience of players registered within the Academy program working in conjunction with the LFE, Player Care Officer 9-16, Woodhouse Grove School tutors and the Academy Manager.
Key Relationships
* Academy Manager
* Designated Safeguarding Officer.
* LFE Regional Officer
Main Responsibilities
* Ensuring that the academy meets all EPPP Category 3 'Education' criteria in line with PGAAC STO, Compliance and Standards criteria, in addition to performance targets set by the Academy Manager.
* Producing academic reports on the apprentices for their 6-week block review.
* Contributing to the end-of-year academic review at Bradford City Football Club (BCAFC) and the League Football Education (LFE).
* Visiting identified schools to discuss the player and his academic progress.
* Completing periodic academic reviews of all academy players aged 8-16.
* Contributing to the development of resources and educational aids.
* Attending all academic meetings with the LFE and the Academy Manager as appropriate.
* Adhering to a code of confidentiality in respect of information relating to BCAFC and its operation.
* Maintaining BCAFC's Safeguarding, Health, Safety and Equal Opportunity procedures and practices.
Player Care Responsibilities
* Ensuring that the academy meets all EPPP Category 3 'Player Care' criteria in line with PGAAC STO, Compliance and Standards criteria, in addition to performance targets set by the Academy Manager.
* The Academy provides a routine multidisciplinary induction, catering for individual and specific needs.
* There is a standardised, comprehensive process for exiting players from the Academy and an aftercare plan.
* The Academy safely supports the mental health of all its members through the training of its staff and provision of activities/support for players.
* The Academy ensures the protection of the player's right to equality, diversity, and inclusion through the creation of confidential routes to raise concerns.
* The Academy proactively works to reduce unconscious biases within the organisation, exposing the players to different environments, and ensuring a clear explanation of why EDI is important.
* The Academy deals with cases of bias in a swift and measured way through a club-led disciplinary process.
* The academy provides a Life skill training program, supporting all players to become self-sufficient and independent.
Other Requirements and Responsibilities
* Assist the Academy Manager in maintaining all required operating standards to meet football league regulations and Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP) criteria.
* Meet with the Academy Manager as required.
* Develop a good understanding of the culture and values of the club and the academy.
* Always represent and act in the best interests of the club and the academy.
* Perform any other requests identified by the Academy Manager that are relatable to the role and support the needs of the club and the academy.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
* Has either a Bachelor of Education (BED) teaching qualification or a Post Graduate Certificate of Education (PGCE).
* Has experience of education delivery within a primary or secondary school.
* Relevant and appropriate safeguarding qualifications.
* A satisfactory disclosure from an enhanced DBS.
Bradford City Football Club's commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is to confront and eliminate discrimination whether by reason of age, gender, gender assignment, sexual orientation, marital status or civil partnership, race, nationality, ethnicity (race), religion, ability or disability, pregnancy or maternity and to encourage equal opportunities.
Employees of Bradford City Football Club must ensure a positive commitment towards equality, diversity and inclusion by treating others fairly and not committing any form of discrimination, victimisation or harassment of any description and to promote working relationships between all internal and external stakeholders.
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