Barnsley FC Community Trust, the registered charity delivering community work on behalf of Barnsley Football Club across education, health, social inclusion and sports participation, is appointing a Football Lead and Education Mentor.
About the role
You will lead the organisation and development of football within the Trust's education department, working across all squads and overseeing outstanding training so players reach their potential. The role combines football leadership with Level 2 education delivery and reports to the Head of Education.
Key responsibilities
- Lead recruitment for the Education Football Programme (Shadow Scholarship and EFL)
- Plan, coordinate, deliver and evaluate high-quality sessions, and coordinate fixtures for all squads
- Observe sessions and give feedback and development plans to casual coaches, and line manage casual staff
- Set individual learning targets for players and carry out player reviews
- Work with tutors so the education and football programmes run together
- Deliver Level 2 education lessons, set and mark work and monitor learner progress
- Support students with high learning needs, including one-to-one support
About you
- UEFA B Licence in coaching football (UEFA A and the Advanced Youth Award desirable)
- A relevant degree, current safeguarding certificate and first aid training
- Minimum Grade 4/C in English and Maths
- Experience delivering NCFE Level 2 Sport or equivalent, schemes of work, lesson plans and quality assurance
- Full UK driving licence and access to your own transport
Details
- Salary: £24,000 - £30,000
- Full-time, 37 hours per week
- Location: Barnsley FC Community Trust, Grove Street, Barnsley, S71 1ET
- Subject to satisfactory references and a DBS check
- Closing date: Sunday 15 November 2026
How to apply
Download the job pack and application form from the Trust's vacancies page and send your completed form, explaining how you meet the requirements, to Community@barnsleyfc.co.uk. CVs will not be considered.
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About the role
You will lead the organisation and development of football within the Trust's education department, working across all squads and overseeing outstanding training so players reach their potential. The role combines football leadership with Level 2 education delivery and reports to the Head of Education.
Key responsibilities
- Lead recruitment for the Education Football Programme (Shadow Scholarship and EFL)
- Plan, coordinate, deliver and evaluate high-quality sessions, and coordinate fixtures for all squads
- Observe sessions and give feedback and development plans to casual coaches, and line manage casual staff
- Set individual learning targets for players and carry out player reviews
- Work with tutors so the education and football programmes run together
- Deliver Level 2 education lessons, set and mark work and monitor learner progress
- Support students with high learning needs, including one-to-one support
About you
- UEFA B Licence in coaching football (UEFA A and the Advanced Youth Award desirable)
- A relevant degree, current safeguarding certificate and first aid training
- Minimum Grade 4/C in English and Maths
- Experience delivering NCFE Level 2 Sport or equivalent, schemes of work, lesson plans and quality assurance
- Full UK driving licence and access to your own transport
Details
- Salary: £24,000 - £30,000
- Full-time, 37 hours per week
- Location: Barnsley FC Community Trust, Grove Street, Barnsley, S71 1ET
- Subject to satisfactory references and a DBS check
- Closing date: Sunday 15 November 2026
How to apply
Download the job pack and application form from the Trust's vacancies page and send your completed form, explaining how you meet the requirements, to Community@barnsleyfc.co.uk. CVs will not be considered.