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Academy Head of Education
Wigan Athletic FC
Wigan Athletic Football Club is a professional football club based at the Brick Community Stadium in Wigan, competing in the EFL and running an Academy that develops young players on and off the pitch.
Job Posted- 22 Oct 2026
Status- Full Time
- Permanent
Location- England
Closing date- 5 Nov 2026
Wigan Athletic FC is looking for an Academy Head of Education to manage the education programme for its Academy, with a primary focus on the scholarship programme (Full Time Training Model). You will help balance the football, educational and welfare needs of the Club’s young players.
The Role
Reporting to the Academy Manager, you will coordinate and manage the education component of the Wigan Athletic Academy Programme, working closely with the Player Care Manager, Head of Academy Coaching and Phase Lead Coaches to support every young player’s development.
Key Responsibilities
Organise, manage and deliver the Club’s Education Programme, overseeing the Scholar education programmes and ensuring targets are met
Support Scholars through the End Point Assessment on the Sporting Excellence Professional Apprenticeship and complete progress reviews on time
Track and benchmark the educational progression of all registered Academy players
Recruit, support, monitor and train in-house BTEC tutors
Liaise with League Football Education to ensure compliance with regulations, including PGAAC audit requirements
Build links with the schools of registered players from U9 to U16 and support players, parents and schools with educational issues
Produce regular scholar reports, six-week reviews and half-season and full-season reports
Work with the Head of Safeguarding on safeguarding compliance and the recruitment and training of host families
Manage the education budget with the Academy Manager, including the Education Support Fund
About You
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS), or a relevant teaching qualification
Experience of teaching in Higher or Further Education
Excellent knowledge of the League Football Education management system
Up-to-date knowledge of Ofsted requirements and apprenticeship reforms
Knowledge of child development and child protection, including a current FA Safeguarding Children Workshop certificate
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work in a team and prioritise effectively
Key Details
Location: Wigan
Contract: Permanent, full time, 37.5 hours per week (flexible in line with business needs)
Benefits: Club shop discount, free on-site parking, Employee Assistance Programme and access to tickets for events at the Brick Community Stadium
Closing date: Thursday 5 November 2026 at 23:59
How to Apply
Please download the application form from the Wigan Athletic vacancy page and email your completed application to [email protected].
The Role
Reporting to the Academy Manager, you will coordinate and manage the education component of the Wigan Athletic Academy Programme, working closely with the Player Care Manager, Head of Academy Coaching and Phase Lead Coaches to support every young player’s development.
Key Responsibilities
Organise, manage and deliver the Club’s Education Programme, overseeing the Scholar education programmes and ensuring targets are met
Support Scholars through the End Point Assessment on the Sporting Excellence Professional Apprenticeship and complete progress reviews on time
Track and benchmark the educational progression of all registered Academy players
Recruit, support, monitor and train in-house BTEC tutors
Liaise with League Football Education to ensure compliance with regulations, including PGAAC audit requirements
Build links with the schools of registered players from U9 to U16 and support players, parents and schools with educational issues
Produce regular scholar reports, six-week reviews and half-season and full-season reports
Work with the Head of Safeguarding on safeguarding compliance and the recruitment and training of host families
Manage the education budget with the Academy Manager, including the Education Support Fund
About You
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS), or a relevant teaching qualification
Experience of teaching in Higher or Further Education
Excellent knowledge of the League Football Education management system
Up-to-date knowledge of Ofsted requirements and apprenticeship reforms
Knowledge of child development and child protection, including a current FA Safeguarding Children Workshop certificate
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work in a team and prioritise effectively
Key Details
Location: Wigan
Contract: Permanent, full time, 37.5 hours per week (flexible in line with business needs)
Benefits: Club shop discount, free on-site parking, Employee Assistance Programme and access to tickets for events at the Brick Community Stadium
Closing date: Thursday 5 November 2026 at 23:59
How to Apply
Please download the application form from the Wigan Athletic vacancy page and email your completed application to [email protected].
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