Engagement: Casual position offering variable hours on a flexible basis
Location: The Nigel Doughty Academy, Nottingham, NG2 7SR
Department: Academy Education
Reporting to: Head of Education & Audit Co-ordinator
Closing Date For Applications: 26th August 2026
About the Role:
Nottingham Forest Academy has a clear aim of building on its excellent history and strong back story with the following vision ‘develop a world-class Academy which develops players of Premier League and International Standard. Recognised as a genuine EPPP Category One Academy differentiated by ‘emotion’ and ‘innovation’, this post will be held by an exceptional leader to continue our journey and further develop the excellent young players, people, strategy and methodology we have in place.
The post holder will bs responsible for the organisation and delivery of the players Intervention programme for schoolboys on the Full Time Training Model at South Nottinghamshire Academy (Under 13-16).
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
Lead, manage, facilitate and co-ordinate the delivery of Intervention Programme for schoolboys on the Full Time Training Model at South Nottinghamshire Academy.
Ensure that tracking and assessment of schoolboys’ progress is up to date.
Liaise with South Nottinghamshire Academy staff to develop our intervention curriculum.
Contribute to the development of effective tracking systems to monitor student progress.
Deal with any safeguarding issues that may arise by reporting them to the Head of Safeguarding at South Nottinghamshire Academy and our internal Academy processes by reporting them to via Myconcern and to the Academy Safeguarding Manager.
Participate in any training courses for Academy staff and other Club staff as and when required, e.g. FA Safeguarding workshops and Equality seminars.
Be the key point of contact and liaise with of South Nottinghamshire Academy over any matters relating to the subject.
Ensure all administration work is complete accurately and within the time scale set by the Head of Academy and /or Head of Education.
Assist in creating a positive and purposeful learning environment for all learners.
Assist in creating an inclusive and safe environment for all learners ensuring all have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
Participate in any CPD courses that are deemed relevant to your role.
Lead on your CPD to ensure you are enhancing your development within the role.
Build and maintain effective relationships with governing bodies and external stakeholders to help shape the external environment, maximise student development opportunities, through appropriate challenge and varied experiences.
Be accountable for maintaining and embedding Nottingham Forest’s values, standards, and behaviours across all Academy staff and players at all times.
Ensure the effective use of the Football IP platform across the Education department, in line with established processes, expectations, and reporting requirements.
What are we looking for:
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) essential for this role.
Degree level education or equivalent essential
Safeguarding Children Tutor Training is desirable.
Demonstrable experience of secondary education teaching.
Experience of working in an elite sporting environment
Sound organisational skills, able to prioritise and manage own workload.
Excellent communication skills.
Forest For Everyone
We aim to create a culture which embraces and celebrates our differences, enables individuals to feel comfortable, maximise their potential and eliminate discrimination.
Nottingham Forest Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital / civil partnership status, pregnancy / maternity leave, race, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Nottingham Forest Football Club is a signatory of the FA’s Football Leadership Diversity Code. We are committed to developing policies to promote equal opportunities and diversity within our workforce. To monitor our progress against these commitments, we Invite all applicants to provide diversity data during the application process.
Disability Confident Committed Employer
We are a Disability Confident Committed employer. We encourage applications from people with disabilities and long-term health conditions. If you need disability-related adjustments to the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.
If you are likely to meet the definition of being a "disabled person" according to the Equality Act 2010, you may be eligible to apply for an interview via the Disability Confident Scheme - please indicate this in your application form below. The information you share with us about your health or disability will not be used in recruitment selections.
Our Commitment to Safeguarding
As part of the Club’s commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant may be required to undergo a Disclosure Barring Service (“DBS”) check or an enhanced DBS check. The results of a DBS check will be considered on an individual basis, and the Club will act in a proportionate manner when deciding whether or not to proceed with the appointment.
An FA Enhanced DBS disclosure is required for all relevant new appointments to the Club. Individuals will be asked to declare any convictions, cautions or reprimands, warnings or bind-overs that may have been incurred. The Club reserves the right to carry out risk assessments where content has been disclosed on a DBS disclosure if it feels that it is relevant to the job requirements. Failure to satisfy the Club and the PL's safeguarding requirements may lead to the job offer being withdrawn or, if they have already started employment, summary termination of the employment.
