REPORTING TO: Head of Programmes
SALARY: £25,260
CONTRACT: Full time on a fixed-term contract from August 2026 to August 2027
BENEFITS: To be discussed during interview process
CLOSING DATE: Sunday 16th August 2026
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The Premier League Inspires Mentor will improve the aspirations, attainment, and attendance of identified cohorts of students across Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire secondary schools. The Premier League Inspires Mentor will deliver an engaging study programme, built around football, enterprise, social action planning, and Nottingham Forest Football Club, to enhance abilities, behaviours, attitudes and outcomes.
Develop engaging strategies and delivery methodologies to engage students aged 11-18 through the Premier League Inspires Programme.
Plan, deliver, and evaluate sessions and activities aligned with programme objectives.
Support schools to improve student attitudes, attendance, and attainment.
Improve students’ skills, knowledge, confidence, and self-esteem
Provide 1-1 mentoring support for students on the programme.
Develop strategies and interventions inclusive for participants of all abilities, and those who may require extra support.
Support students with producing and delivering their social action plan.
Lead the planning and delivery of collapsed curriculum days at the City Ground.
Lead the planning and delivery of programme celebration events.
Plan and deliver the ‘Premier League Inspires Challenge’.
Work with the Schools Coordinator to achieve set programme objectives for the Premier League Inspires Programme.
Provide statistical data to management, partners, and funders to evidence impact.
Reflect on self-practice and continually identify areas for own development and programme improvement.
Ensure full programme compliance with the latest safeguarding, health and safety and data protection legislation.
Uphold all Foundation policies including safeguarding, EDI, and data protection.
Maintain appropriate boundaries at all times, and report any safeguarding concerns via the mechanisms outlined in role training.
Take responsibility over maintaining all mandatory and recommended training, safeguarding training, checks and accreditations/qualifications necessary for the role, ensuring completion and renewals are evidenced through the mechanisms outlined.
Essential
Level 2 Award (Youth Work Principles) or equivalent.
Level 2 Award (Mentoring) or equivalent.
Lesson/content planning and delivery.
Application of variety of teaching methods.
Engage/inspire students disengaged with education.
Communication and interpersonal skills.
Work alone and as part of a team.
Organisation and planning.
KPI orientation and attainment.
Event planning and delivery.
Microsoft Office literacy.
Stakeholder, relationship and partner management.
Community orientation.
Development of young people.
Safeguarding awareness and application.
Desirable
Youth Work (Level 3)
Trauma informed practice.
Level 3 Association for Physical Education (AfPE)
Level 4 High Lever Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Creating Safe Spaces.
Monitoring/evaluating/reporting tools.
Knowledge of local barriers and socioeconomic issues.
Personal Profile
Committed to and passionate about the development of young people's development, attainment, and outcomes with respect to behaviour, attitudes, and goals, the Premier League Inspires Mentor is an empathetic, adaptable practitioner who champions inclusivity and development. Aware of the social and developmental challenges children and young people can face, the Premier League Inspires Mentor has excellent and adaptable interpersonal skills, safeguarding knowledge, and organisation, and is highly adept at delivering engaging learning programmes in a variety of styles and settings. The role-holder will also have an appreciation of the roles of sport and the power of football in youth work.
Additional Requirements
Completion of NFF DBS and vetting checks including right-to-work and reference checks.
Completion of all role-specific NFF mandatory safeguarding checks.
Willingness to work unsociable hours, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
Driving licence and access to own vehicle is preferred.
Always represent Nottingham Forest Foundation in line with its values and in a professional manner with respect to attitude, work ethic, personal presentation, and conduct.
All applicants must diligently fill out the application form. As an integral part of the application process, all candidates must possess the right to work in the UK, undergo an enhanced DBS check, and provide two professional references.
FOREST FOR EVERYONE
We aim to create a culture which embraces and celebrates difference, enables individuals to feel comfortable, maximise their potential, and eliminates discrimination. Nottingham Forest Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or any other legally protected characteristic.
PRIVACY NOTICE
Nottingham Forest Foundation is committed to being transparent about how it handles your personal information, to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information and meeting its obligation under the General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018.
SAFEGUARDING
At Nottingham Forest Foundation, we have a holistic and person-centred approach to safeguarding.
Where concerns about any child or adult at risk are raised, Foundation staff will always act with the best interests of the individual at the forefront of all actions. We accept and acknowledge our responsibility for the wellbeing and safety of all participants engaged in Foundation programmes and activities. It is the duty of our staff and volunteers at the Foundation to ensure that all participants are safeguarded by creating and maintaining activities and environments that protect them from harm. Safeguarding is the responsibility of all.
