Vacancy for Football Coach

Salary: UQTS1

Hours: 12.5 hours per week, 38 weeks (Term time)

We have an exciting opportunity to join Stratton School  as a Football Coach. To plan, lead and deliver an holistic, high-quality football development programme for KS5 students as part of the Stratton 6th form provision. Students experience in the programme should see them provided structured, developmental coaching and competitive opportunities, making use of the district, county and ESFA cup competitions, as well as any other fixtures to be arranged. The postholder will support students’ footballing development alongside their academic studies, creating and following an agreed implementation plan and fostering positive attitudes, discipline, and professionalism. 

Please note - we can offer full time hours - Football coaching (12.5 hours) Cover supervisor (20 hours)

The opportunity:

·        Plan and deliver 12 hours per fortnight of football coaching and competitive fixtures for Key Stage 5 students. 

• Deliver high-quality, developmental coaching sessions in line with an agreed programme specification and curriculum intent. 
• Design sessions that develop technical, tactical, physical, and psychological aspects of the game. 
• Lead and manage teams during competitive fixtures, tournaments, and festivals. 
• Monitor and record student progress, attendance, and engagement. 
• Support player welfare, including safeguarding, health and safety, and risk assessments. 
• Supervise classes across KS3 & KS4 following a programme of study during short-term absences.

The ideal candidate

• UEFA C/Level 2 Football coach or other Relevant football coaching qualification.
• Experience coaching young people at secondary or post-16 level. 
• Strong understanding of player development principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and student welfare. 
• Have a good educational background and working with young people.

About Meridian Trust –

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire. 

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to - 

• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
• Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
• Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays         

To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/. 

If you're up for the challenge...we would love to hear from you!

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

Closing date for applications: 23/04/2026

Interviews will be held on: w/c 27/04/2026

We reserve the right to close the applications early if a suitable candidate is sourced.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

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. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as social media checks.