Academy Education Officer - Women's Football

Who are we: Everton Football Club is one of world sport's most respected and revered names - a by-word for innovation, professionalism and community.

During the course of a glittering history spanning three centuries, the Club has been shaped and guided by its aspirational motto Nil Satis Nisi Optimum - nothing but the best is good enough.

Alongside a Senior Men’s Team that has played more games in English football's top flight than any other, Everton Women have been a leading light in driving forward the professionalism of the women’s game.

With roots that go back to the mid-1980s, Everton Women were formally established in 1995 and won the English league title just three seasons later.

League runners-up five times in the following decade, the team also won two Women's FA Cups and a Women's League Cup before proudly becoming one of the eight founder members of the Women's Super League in 2011. 

In September 2025, the iconic Goodison Park - Everton's main stadium since 1892 - became the permanent home of Everton Women, signalling the dawn of an exciting new chapter for one of the women's game most storied clubs. 

About the opportunity: We are seeking an Academy Education Officer to play a key role within our Everton Women’s Academy. 

Reporting to the Senior Manager – EFCW Academy; the Academy Education Officer will lead, design, and quality assure, the Academy Education Programme across the PGA – ensuring every player receives a personalised, high-quality academic support offer, developed in partnership with the player and their parents/carers, and aligned effectively with the football programme.  

You will act as the PGA’s strategic lead and primary point of contact for all education providers, the postholder will ensure clear communication, robust relationships, and coordinated scheduling are achieved; where supportive balances between learning, training, and competition demands, are both considered and met.  

Some key responsibilities as part of this role will include: 

• Design, review, and adjust where required, the overall Education Programme in partnership with learning providers, coordinating all academic pathways (GCSE, A-levels, BTECs, functional skills, FE/HE programmes, DiSE) and aligning timetables  

• Create and sustain a safe, inclusive, and aspirational education environment that supports individual ambition, manages academic pressure effectively, and meets all FA PGA Licence and safeguarding requirements 

• Monitoring academic performance, including but not limited to:  

• Tracking attendance 

• Reviewing attainment and progress  

• Implementing early interventions  

• Work collaboratively within the Multi-Disciplinary Team, particularly with the Academy Performance Wellbeing Lead, to ensure education considerations are embedded within holistic player development, while maintaining clear professional boundaries and accountability for education provision 

Who we are looking for: Essentially, we are looking for someone who has proven, relevant experience within education or tutoring more specifically supporting young people through GCSE, Post-16 and FE/HE study pathways. 

You must have outstanding organisation and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple, often conflicting, deadlines and has experience working within a highly confidential environment, in an Multi-Disciplinary Team ideally within an elite sport environment. 

We need someone who is driven by helping young people succeed academically and personally. 

Essential Qualifications: 

• Educated to degree level in a relevant field.  

• QTS or QTLS (with active SET membership for QTLS)  

• FA Safeguarding Children certification  

• Introduction to First Aid in Football certification 

The role is permanent and will be based at Finch Farm training ground in Liverpool (Halewood); working 40 hours per week, the closing date of this advert is Monday 30th March 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a substantial amount of applications.     

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The Everton Family is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.           

Equity & Inclusion       

To support our pledge to diversify our organisation and through our commitment to the FA’s Football Leadership Diversity Code, Everton welcomes applications from people of all walks of life. As part of our commitment to Disability, Inclusion and Accessibility we are more than happy to make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process should you require.