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Head of Academy Psychology
Charlton Athletic Football Club
Charlton Athletic Football Club is an English professional football club based in Charlton, south-east London, which compete in EFL League One. Their home ground is The Valley, where the club have played since 1919.
Job Posted- 26 Oct 2026
Status- Full Time
- Permanent
Location- England
Closing date- 3 Nov 2026
Charlton Athletic’s Boys Academy, with a proud tradition of developing first-team players, is looking for a Head of Academy Psychology.
The Role
Reporting to the Academy Manager, you will shape and lead psychology across the Boys Academy from U9 to U21, influencing how players respond to pressure, how coaches give feedback and how families support young people through change. You will deliver individual and group support, lead the psychology strategy and curriculum, and line manage a casual psychologist and placement students.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead psychology provision across the Boys Academy from U9 to U21
- Observe training and matches and deliver individual and group support
- Contribute to individual development plans and support players through injury, progression, loans and release
- Lead the psychology strategy and curriculum and evaluate its impact
- Develop staff through psychologically informed coaching
- Line manage a casual psychologist and supervise placement students
- Work with coaching, Player Care and medical colleagues, referring to clinical services where appropriate
About You
- A qualified sport and exercise psychologist or equivalent
- Experience supporting young athletes, ideally in academy football
- Able to build trust and make complex ideas accessible
- Confident influencing colleagues and supporting families through difficult moments
- Able to balance performance ambitions with player wellbeing
Key Details
- Location: Charlton Athletic Training Ground, Sparrows Lane and The Valley, with travel as required
- Contract: Permanent, full time (40 hours per week)
- Salary: £41,000 – £44,000 depending on experience and qualifications
- Closing date: 3 November 2026
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