Broad Horizons Education Trust
Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form
Laundry Lane
Norwich
NR7 0XS
Email: hr-tsa@yare-edu.org.uk
Vacancy
Football Academy Coach/Manager
Full time or Part time
Permanent
Salary: For a Qualified Teacher, Main Pay Range to Upper Pay Range and for an Unqualified Teacher, the Unqualified Pay Range
£2,500 Bursary (Temp. One Year)
Start Date - 1 September 2025
Are you passionate about football and inspiring the next generation of talent?
Do you want to lead a dynamic Football Academy in one of the UK’s largest secondary schools?
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Join a thriving academy with teams competing at the highest college level, including national semi-finalists and league champions. Help lead a comprehensive player development programme with clear pathways into coaching, refereeing, analysis, and more. Enjoy strong community links, club partnerships and unforgettable experiences like Premier League training camps and international tours.
Our male sides are now regularly in the top three of their regional leagues and the female team won the Eastern Premier League in the first season.
What You’ll Do
* Lead and develop a high-performing football academy, ages 16-18 boys and girls
* Nurture young players aged 11-16
* Plan, deliver, and innovate coaching sessions that challenge and inspire
* Mentor students to develop skills, teamwork, discipline, and confidence both on and off the pitch
* Organise fixtures, tournaments, and events to showcase academy talent
* Recruit students to the programme
* Collaborate with school staff to support student progress academically and personally
* Drive the football academy’s growth and reputation within the local community and beyond.
What We’re Looking For
* FA Level 2 Coaching Certificate (or equivalent) – Level 3 preferred
* Experience coaching county youth football, school or academy setting
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop young players
* Passion for football, education, and community engagement
* Excellent communication and organisational skills
* Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Why join us?
* Work in a supportive, forward-thinking school environment
* Opportunity to shape the future of talented young footballers
* Access to excellent facilities and resources
* Competitive salary and professional development opportunities
* Be part of a vibrant school community that values sport and student success.
Thorpe St Andrew School And Sixth Form Is a Fantastic Place To Work And We Look Forward To Receiving Your Application. We Are Looking For Colleagues Who
* Want to be part of a progressive team, with a real desire for securing great outcomes for our students
* Adopt the highest of standards in all that they do, being a positive role model in the way that they work
* Are ambitious for themselves and others and have a passion for learning.
For more information regarding this role, please email hr-tsa@yare-edu.org.uk or telephone the school on 01603 497775. We would also welcome visits to our wonderful school.
To access the online application and to apply, please select the “Apply for job” button and enter your details.
You must submit your fully completed application by the closing date and time.
Closing Date: Wednesday 11 June 2025 at 9 am
Interviews: Monday 16 June 2025
We reserve the right to end the vacancy and interview before the advertised closing date, so early applications are encouraged.
Please note that it is normal practice to appoint to the bottom of the scale.
Broad Horizons Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations, therefore successful candidates will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. Applicants must be prepared to undertake an Enhanced DBS check. Right to Work in the UK will need to be established. We are an equal opportunities employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr