Head of school Work, Jobs in Samlesbury, Lan (with Salaries)

Head of Academy
AFC Fylde —Tarleton
- Weekend availability
- Driving
Regional Safeguarding and Child Protection Officer
Star Academies —Blackburn with Darwen
- £47,181 - £52,413 a year
- Travel
Deputy Head of School, School of Initial Teacher Education
Edge Hill University —Ormskirk
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- University
- Leadership
- School
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Head of School - Primary
Outcomes First Group —Rossendale
- £63,903.82 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- School
- Employee discount
1d
Head of Year
Star Academies —Blackpool
- £29,212.69 - £34,434.00 a year
- Call to connect
- Organisational skills
- School
5d
Curriculum Lead
Salam Community schooling —Blackburn
- £25 - £35 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Presentation skills
- Leadership
Quick apply
10d
Associate Head of School (Research and Knowledge Exchange), School of Initial Teacher Education
Edge Hill University —Ormskirk
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- University
- AI
- School
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
1d
Associate Head of School (Research and Knowledge Exchange), School of Education
Edge Hill University —Ormskirk
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- University
- Leadership
- School
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
1d
Student Mental Health and Wellbeing Manager
University of Greater Manchester —Bolton
- £50,253 - £58,226 a year
- Full-time
- University
- Continuous improvement
- School
- Annual leave
8d
Pastoral Administrator
Rhyddings —Oswaldtwistle
- £24,413 - £25,185 a year
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- Bachelor's degree
- IT
- Free parking
Quick apply
5d
Strategic Head of Education & Belonging
Rochdale Council —Rochdale
- £81,344 - £85,298 a year
- Leadership
- School
12d
Head of Year
E-ACT the Oldham Academy North —Oldham
- £31,919.14 - £36,201.14 a year
- School
- Teaching
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
8d
Teaching Assistant – SEN Team
Highfield Priory School —Preston
- From £13.50 an hour
- Childcare
- English
- In-person
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
4d
Deputy Head
Clarendon Cottage Preparatory School —Manchester
- £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
- Leadership
- Employee discount
Quick apply
12d
Geography Teacher/ Head of Department - Preston
The Team @ Satis Education —Preston
- Temporary
- School
7d
Head of Public Health
University of Salford —Salford
- Full-time
- University
- School
- Teaching
- Employee assistance programme
5d
Senior Safeguarding Lead
Salford Council —Salford
- £39,152 - £41,771 a year
- School
Procurement Officer
Your Housing Group —Warrington
- £35,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Computer literacy
- Microsoft Office
- Contracts
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Quick apply
12d
Special Support Assistant
St Pius X Preparatory School —Preston
- £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- English
- Working with children
- In-person
Quick apply
6d
School Operations Officer
Compass Schools —Newton-le-Willows
- £22,495.13 a year
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook

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Head of Academy

AFC Fylde -
Tarleton

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Job details

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Driving

Full job description

About the role

AFC Fylde is looking for an exceptional individual to lead our Academy as Head of Academy (HoA)—a pivotal role at the heart of our player development pathway.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our scholar programme (U17–U19), combining elite football development with education. You’ll lead the full Academy football operation, driving standards, developing players, and building a clear pathway into senior football.

We are seeking a driven, ambitious leader who is passionate about developing young talent and motivated to build an Academy operating at Category 2 standard.

Key responsibilities

Leadership & strategy

Develop and deliver a clear Academy strategy aligned to club philosophy and long-term ambitions
Drive high-performance standards across all Academy operations
Continuously review and improve Academy provision, proactively identifying opportunities for growth
Ensure all processes, planning and documentation are accurate and consistently maintained

Coaching & player development

Plan and deliver high-quality, purposeful coaching sessions aligned to AFC Fylde’s playing identity
Lead the creation and implementation of Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for all scholars
Monitor progress through structured reviews with players and parents
Utilise performance tools including video analysis, GPS and data tracking

Recruitment & pathway

Lead recruitment of high-potential players from schools, grassroots and professional academies
Build strong relationships with local clubs to identify released players
Oversee trials and assessment processes with clear structure and documentation
Maintain a defined pathway from Junior Academy through to the senior team

Staff, communication & education

Lead weekly Academy staff meetings and contribute to strategic club reviews
Build strong relationships with parents through regular communication and updates
Work closely with the education team to ensure alignment of football and BTEC programmes
Support scholar welfare, progression and retention

Safeguarding

Ensure full compliance with FA and club safeguarding policies
Maintain robust safeguarding standards across all Academy staff and operations

About you

We are looking for someone who brings energy, structure and ambition to everything they do. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced football environment and lead by example.

You will:

Be highly organised, detail-oriented and driven to deliver excellence
Demonstrate strong leadership and a commitment to high-performance culture
Be passionate about youth development and long-term player progression
Communicate clearly, confidently and professionally with all stakeholders
Show complete alignment with AFC Fylde’s playing philosophy and values
Be flexible to work evenings and weekends as required
Hold a full UK driving licence

Experience within a professional football environment is desirable.

Why join AFC Fylde?

At AFC Fylde, we are committed to developing the next generation of footballers through a structured, ambitious and forward-thinking Academy programme.

This role offers the chance to:

Shape the future of a growing Academy
Work in a modern, high-quality sports and education environment
Play a key role in building a clear pathway into senior football
Leave a lasting impact on players both on and off the pitch

Apply now

If you have the ambition, expertise and drive to lead our Academy to the next level, we would love to hear from you.

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head of school jobs in samlesbury, lan

Head of Academy

Regional Safeguarding and Child Protection Officer

Deputy Head of School, School of Initial Teacher Education

Head of School - Primary

Head of Year

Curriculum Lead

Associate Head of School (Research and Knowledge Exchange), School of Initial Teacher Education

Associate Head of School (Research and Knowledge Exchange), School of Education

Student Mental Health and Wellbeing Manager

Pastoral Administrator

Strategic Head of Education & Belonging

Head of Year

Teaching Assistant – SEN Team

Deputy Head

Geography Teacher/ Head of Department - Preston

Head of Public Health

Senior Safeguarding Lead

Procurement Officer

Special Support Assistant

School Operations Officer

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