Head of Football
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Job Description
- Sir John Leman High School Beccles Suffolk NR34 9PG
- 29093 - 32654 per annum
- 37 hours per week 52 weeks per year
- Fixed term until 31 August 2026. Required from September 2025
- Reference: 7544
Established in 1632 Sir John Leman High School is steeped in history and has produced many generations of well-educated young people. The school has a strong emphasis on values and a relentless focus on improving learning which is driving up performance in all aspects of our school.
Sir John Leman Sixth Form is seeking a talented and motivated Head of Football to establish a Post-16 Football Academy and Education Programme.
This post is initially being recruited on a fixed term basis to 31 August 2026.
You will:
- lead and develop a high-performing football academy ages 16-18 boys and girls
- plan deliver and innovate coaching sessions that challenge and inspire
- preferably proven strategic experience in developing and implementing football programmes
- have the ability to design and implement long-term football development plans that enhance player performance progression and support future pathways
- demonstrate exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to engage with students staff and external stakeholders
- ideally a track record in building and maintaining partnerships with community stakeholders/clubs
- preferably have previous football programme employment or experience in overseeing sport projects
- drive the football academys growth and reputation within the local community and beyond.
We will offer you:
- the opportunity to shape the future of talented young footballers
- access to excellent facilities and resources
- a competitive salary and professional development opportunities
- a welcoming and caring staff team
- a supportive team of professionals within the school and as part of Kingfisher Schools Trust
- a range of dedicated staff wellbeing support
- a vibrant school community that values sport and student success.
Kingfisher Schools Trust offer a wide range of benefits including:
- excellent opportunities for continuous professional development
- access to a huge variety of training courses through The National College
- a pension scheme with generous employer contribution
- an Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice
- shopping and leisure discounts
- a cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
- an affordable electric car salary sacrifice scheme.
Please read theJob Description (pdf).
If you have any questions or would like to arrange a visit to our school please email
To apply please read theCandidate Pack (pdf)and visit theSchool page.
Please submit your application as soon as possible as the closing date for this vacancy may be altered if a sufficient number of applications are received.
All applications must be submitted through My New Term.
Our school is part of Kingfisher Schools Trust. The trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be part of the pre-employment screening process for this role. An application form must be completed in full; CVs alone cannot be accepted.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
