Football Academy Team Lead

Activate Learning have an exciting opportunity for a Football Academy Team Lead to join our Team at our Banbury and Bicester college campus.

About the role

Football Academy Team Lead

We are recruiting a Football Academy Team Lead to lead on and manage the planning, delivery and reviewing of all football operations in line with the College’s playing and coaching philosophies. These operations included but are not limited to; curriculum linked training sessions, fitness and nutrition programming, matchdays, analysis sessions, team building activities, player/student recruitment, industry linked events and activities.The responsibility is to support the personal and social development of each player in line with Activate Learning’s attribute and learning philosophy. The impact of this will be each player role modelling being a student athlete and displaying a passion for lifelong learning.This is a permanent, part time role working 18.5 hours per week (0.50 FTE) based at our Banbury college. The expected start date for this role is the 1st August 2026. What you need to be a successful Football Academy Team Lead at Activate Learning?NGB Level 2 (or equivalent) coaching qualification in football.Football team coaching and player development experience.First Aid qualification and experience.A strong understanding of long-term athlete development.Able to work independently and with teams.

Who we are

Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits

Here are some of our benefits

Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards

Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.

Wellbeing & Resources Groups

Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing

Company benefits

Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.

Learning and Development

continuous opportunities for teachers' professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.

Teaching Support

Tailored Three-day induction program, and development programs for teaching staff.

Pension Schemes

Teacher pension scheme for AL teaching staff

Generous Annual Leave

Up to 6 weeks paid leave

Competitive salaries

Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.

On-Site Facilities

Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.For a comprehensive list of all of our benefits & wellbeing offering, please visit our work-with-us/wellbeingApplicants should apply at the earliest opportunity; closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly.

Note

Some positions may require a legally mandated health surveillance check for exposure to hazardous conditions.Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.