Education and Schools’ Lead
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Closing Date: 12/09/2025
- £30,000
- Edgeley Park, Stockport
Stockport County Community Trust is looking for an Education and Schools Lead to work within our education department to develop and lead a range of programmes working across Stockport schools.
- 37.5 Hours p/w
About Stockport County Community Trust
Stockport County Community Trust is the official charity of Stockport County Football Club which was set up in 2021 after the purchase of the club by Mark Stott to achieve his aim of ensuring the football club has a positive impact in the local community. The charity works across Stockport and the surrounding area to use the power of football and Stockport County to make a positive difference by inspiring, educating and supporting the community.
The charity engages with around 8,000 people each year through a variety of education, social inclusion and health and wellbeing programmes, working with residents aged from 5-85 (the current age of our youngest and oldest participant) in a variety of club and community settings.
Purpose of the Role
Stockport County Community Trust is seeking a qualified and experienced individual to lead and develop our schools programmes in primary and secondary schools across Stockport. The role will also support our team of coaches who currently deliver a mixture of classroom based sessions and football/sports coaching as part of PPA cover (not sure I have explained this very well).
This is a rare opportunity to join a charity which is developing and expanding, and which is committed to making a difference to the community in Stockport.
Roles and responsibilities
As an Education and Schools Lead for Stockport County Community Trust you will be responsible for creating and maintaining relationships with schools across Stockport who work with the Trust on our current range of school programmes as well as developing a number of new and innovative programmes.
The post holder will work with primary and secondary schools as well as local SEND schools and a range of alternative provision settings. You will help plan and co-ordinate curriculum themed workshops which use football and Stockport County Football Club to help engage children in curriculum subjects as well as working with schools that buy in PPA coaching, ensuring our provision is of a consistently high quality. .
- To book in schools across Stockport to deliver our Together Schools programme which provides high quality curriculum and sport sessions within local primary and secondary school settings.
- To ensure that all community-based programmes are enriching and progressive, providing physical activity engagement opportunities that are inclusive in their nature.
- To manage the Community Trust’s PPA delivery including maintain strong relationships with existing schools and building relationships with potential new schools.
- To plan and implement a range of additional curriculum based competitions and events such as our annual literacy competition and to plan and deliver additional potential competitions..
- To develop and maintain strong links with partner schools and to ensure that all community-based programmes are managed in an effective and confident manner, meeting school behaviour management expectations and overall objectives.
- To provide ongoing support to coaches working within the education department delivering regular quality assurance through classroom and sporting observations whilst co-ordinating and CPD requirements..
- To lead on the evaluation and monitoring for the education department.
Essential
- Understand and implement Stockport County Community Trust’s Safeguarding Policy and procedures including the appropriate reporting of all concerns.
- Act as a strong, positive role model for participants of all backgrounds.
- Display at all times the values of Stockport County Community Trust.
- Be committed to applying and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion through all aspects of the role and workplace.
- Promote the brand of Stockport County at all times and be a positive ambassador for the club and its work across the community.
- There may be a need within this role to work flexible and unsociable hours when required.
Benefits
Stockport County Community Trust recognises that its staff team is its greatest asset and is committed to providing a range of benefits including staff training, kit, pension, CPD opportunities, 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), discount in the club shop and access to complimentary match day tickets.
Qualifications
E= Essential D = Desirable
FA level 2 Coaching Qualification (or other NGB Level 2 qualification) | E |
Relevant teaching qualification (L3 PESS/CTTLS/QTS/QTLS) | E |
Coach Education | D |
Safeguarding Qualification | D |
First Aid Qualification | D |
Experience Required
Knowledge of National Curriculum for PE (preferably Primary school) | E |
Previous community-based experience | E |
Experience of managing and implementing physical activity programmes for children aged between 5 and 11. | E |
Proven high-level communication skills with an ability to communicate effectively and influence a range of audiences and stakeholders. | E |
Proven ability to develop relationships and work in partnership. | E |
Proven track record of delivery against outcomes/targets. | E |
A "can do" attitude with evidence of leadership skills with a proven ability to manage and motivate others to reach their full potential | E |
Any other particular aptitude/skill required
A passion for the community and making a difference | E |
Ability to work on own initiative | E |
Strong team player with good interpersonal abilities | E |
The capability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders | E |
Excellent organisational and planning skills | E |
Achieve targets and respond flexibly to changing needs and demands | E |
IT Literate | E |
Clean driving license & access to a vehicle | E |
Safeguarding commitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the vulnerable adults that we work with. We require all applicants to understand and demonstrate this commitment. All applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and all offers of employment will conditional on the return of a satisfactory check being received.
Equal opportunities
Stockport County Community Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
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