Job Reference: 00000236-1
Date Posted: 28 May 2026
Recruiter: Colchester United Community Foundation
Location: Colchester, Essex
Salary: £28,000 to £32,000
Sector: Community & Sport
Job Type: Permanent
Work Hours: Full Time
Job Description
Colchester united Community Foundation is the official charity of Colchester United Football Club, we provide high quality Participation, Health & Inclusion, and Education Programmes to 10,000 children, young people, and adults from across the region each week.
CUCF are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated, and committed Head of Education with high standards and strong work ethic on a full-time basis.
This role within our Community Team will include liaising and developing partnerships with existing and new partner Schools, alongside supporting the delivery of curricular and extracurricular activities within schools.
As we look to strengthen our team, you will require tenacity and the creativity to overcome obstacles and challenges alongside demonstrating creativity to engage and impact pupils and staff within local schools, along with providing pathways to CUCF community activities within the local areas of partner schools.
You will have the power to inspire and motivate people on and off the pitch and playgrounds!
The successful candidate would be an individual who thrives in working with our community partners and making a positive difference to the lives of people across Colchester and North Essex.
CLICK HERE for the Head of Education Job Pack.
Please apply with a CV and Covering Letter.
Please note that the job will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks.
Closing Date: Monday 29 th June 2026 (Please note that applications may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found).
Interview Dates: WC 6 th July 2026
Start Date: Monday 31 st August 2026
For further details, please contact
[email protected] (FAO: Callum Murphy).
