The Role of the Football Academy Teacher / Coach
At its core, this role is about unlocking the dual potential of young athletes who refuse to choose between elite sporting ambition and academic success. As a key figure in our football academy, you will serve as coach, mentor, and educational guardian, seamlessly blending rigorous on-pitch technical training with the discipline required for classroom excellence. You will not only design and deliver a high-performance curriculum, but you will also actively guide our players through their academic journeys, ensuring they develop the life skills, resilience, and qualifications needed for their next steps.
About The Kemnal Academies Trust
As the Ladies Academy Lead, you will spearhead a high-profile program dedicated to developing elite female football talent while fully supporting their academic journeys within a mainstream secondary school.
You will be the driving force behind both the technical delivery on the pitch and the holistic support off it. You will design and execute a professional-tier football curriculum tailored to the modern women’s game, while managing the day-to-day balance between intensive training and classroom success.
By championing a culture of high standards, resilience, and inclusivity, you will inspire our players to excel both academically and athletically. If you are a qualified teacher or elite coach passionate about closing the gap between youth development and the rapidly growing pathways in women's football, this role offers the platform to shape a truly impactful program.
About Thomas Bennett Community College
Thomas Bennett Community College is a welcoming and ambitious 11–18 secondary school at the heart of the Crawley community, serving families across the town and the wider West Sussex area. As part of The Kemnal Academies Trust, the school combines a strong community ethos with the advantages of a wider network of collaboration and support. With more than 1,200 students, including a thriving sixth form, it provides an inclusive and supportive environment where young people are encouraged to achieve their full potential. The school is committed to delivering a high-quality education through a broad and engaging curriculum across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, supported by modern facilities and dedicated colleagues.
Key Duties and Responsibilities of the Football Academy Teacher / Coach
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Plan and deliver high-quality, modern training sessions
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Monitor players' academic progress and attendance, working with teaching staff to balance schoolwork and training.
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Provide dedicated pastoral care and mentorship, championing the mental and physical well-being of female athletes.
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Cultivate strong links with professional academies, local clubs, and universities to secure progression pathways.
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Ensure strict adherence to school safeguarding, health and safety, and player welfare policies.
What We’re Looking For
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A deep understanding of the modern football landscape, its pathways, and specific training considerations.
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A strong commitment to balancing high-performance athletic training with academic achievement and discipline.
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Proven ability to motivate, mentor, and build confidence in young female athletes within a school environment.
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Skillful at collaborating with school leadership, academic staff, parents, and external football clubs.
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Up-to-date knowledge of child protection, player welfare, and safeguarding protocols (valid DBS required).
As part of Kemnal Academies Trust, our colleagues enjoy:
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Access to a wide range of resources, training, and best practice across the Trust
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Supportive, forward-thinking leadership with a focus on continuous improvement
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Generous Pension Scheme: Significant employer contributions to support your long-term financial wellbeing
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Wellbeing Support: Access to a wellbeing app and an expert-led Eight-Week Mindfulness Programme
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Family Friendly Leave: Policies designed to support work-life balance and caring responsibilities
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Tailored CPD: Ongoing professional development to support your teaching practice and career progression
To find out more, visit our website here or contact the school office on 01293 526255 or
[email protected]
Our Commitment
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.
Flexible working
We recognise the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. We promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.
Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging
At Kemnal, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.
Access to interview
Be Who You Are at Kemnal - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.
