Aberdeen FC Community Trust (AFCCT) is an award-winning charity and the independent partner charity of Aberdeen Football Club, providing support and opportunity to change lives for the better across the Northeast of Scotland and beyond.
The role
AFCCT is looking for a motivated individual to lead and deliver innovative Education and Youth Work programmes, initially within a City Academy in Aberdeen City. The role focuses on supporting young people in a secondary school environment: developing alternative curriculum approaches, partnering with local authorities, supporting after-school and holiday activities, and contributing to wider community initiatives.
Key responsibilities
- Plan, deliver and evaluate designated Education and Youth Work project(s)
- Apply trauma-informed approaches and create safe, supportive learning environments
- Build positive, respectful relationships with young people using youth work approaches
- Provide 1 to 1 mentoring support for targeted young people
- Develop resources for health and wellbeing interventions
- Work with schools, head teachers, local authorities and other partners
- Support after-school activities, Extra Time funded programmes and holiday programmes when required
Essential experience
- Working in an Education, Youth Work or Community Development setting
- Developing and delivering community or education programmes
- Partnership or multi-agency working
- Understanding of adolescent development, trauma-informed practice and emotional wellbeing
- Experience of mentoring young people
- Understanding of GIRFEC and SHANARRI indicators
Details
- Contract: fixed term (immediate start to July 2028), full time, 35 hours per week
- May include occasional evening or weekend work; blend of office-based and off-site work, with hybrid working where appropriate
- Reports to: Team Lead - Education
- Salary: depending on experience (DoE)
- Holidays: 28 days (incl. bank holidays), rising to 30 days after 3 years' service
- Benefits: 4 Christmas/New Year shutdown days, enhanced sick pay, enhanced maternity pay, match tickets, club shop discount, AFC partner discounts, social committee events
- Training: regular CPD in mental health, working with young people and first aid
- Interviews expected to start week commencing Monday 16 November 2026
How to apply
Send your CV and covering letter to jobs@afc.co.uk by Friday 6 November 2026. Full job description and person specification: https://assets.ctfassets.net/wcwq3jd9sqqn/69knSXVNuJwtb73dPL4oZY/c82e38138c5ce7ce940c7ef2ff2bc503/AFCCT_-_Education_and_Communities_Officer_Job_Description_-_October_2026.pdf
The Trust will only respond to applicants invited to interview.
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The role
AFCCT is looking for a motivated individual to lead and deliver innovative Education and Youth Work programmes, initially within a City Academy in Aberdeen City. The role focuses on supporting young people in a secondary school environment: developing alternative curriculum approaches, partnering with local authorities, supporting after-school and holiday activities, and contributing to wider community initiatives.
Key responsibilities
- Plan, deliver and evaluate designated Education and Youth Work project(s)
- Apply trauma-informed approaches and create safe, supportive learning environments
- Build positive, respectful relationships with young people using youth work approaches
- Provide 1 to 1 mentoring support for targeted young people
- Develop resources for health and wellbeing interventions
- Work with schools, head teachers, local authorities and other partners
- Support after-school activities, Extra Time funded programmes and holiday programmes when required
Essential experience
- Working in an Education, Youth Work or Community Development setting
- Developing and delivering community or education programmes
- Partnership or multi-agency working
- Understanding of adolescent development, trauma-informed practice and emotional wellbeing
- Experience of mentoring young people
- Understanding of GIRFEC and SHANARRI indicators
Details
- Contract: fixed term (immediate start to July 2028), full time, 35 hours per week
- May include occasional evening or weekend work; blend of office-based and off-site work, with hybrid working where appropriate
- Reports to: Team Lead - Education
- Salary: depending on experience (DoE)
- Holidays: 28 days (incl. bank holidays), rising to 30 days after 3 years' service
- Benefits: 4 Christmas/New Year shutdown days, enhanced sick pay, enhanced maternity pay, match tickets, club shop discount, AFC partner discounts, social committee events
- Training: regular CPD in mental health, working with young people and first aid
- Interviews expected to start week commencing Monday 16 November 2026
How to apply
Send your CV and covering letter to jobs@afc.co.uk by Friday 6 November 2026. Full job description and person specification: https://assets.ctfassets.net/wcwq3jd9sqqn/69knSXVNuJwtb73dPL4oZY/c82e38138c5ce7ce940c7ef2ff2bc503/AFCCT_-_Education_and_Communities_Officer_Job_Description_-_October_2026.pdf
The Trust will only respond to applicants invited to interview.