PL Primary Stars and Education Coordinator

Organisation: Burnley FC in the Community
Salary: £25,500 - £28,000 per annum
Location: Turf Moor and a variety of local schools
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 7 November 2025
Job Description: Job Title: PL Primary Stars and Education Coordinator
Department: Primary Education
Location: Turf Moor and a variety of local schools
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: 35 hours per week (Mon-Fri)
Closing Date: 7th November 2025
Salary: £25,500 - £28,000 per annum

About us
Burnley FC in the Community (BFCitC) is the award-winning, official charity of Burnley Football Club.
We work hard every day to deliver our mission to inspire, support and deliver change to communities across Burnley, Pendle, Rossendale, the Ribble Valley and West Yorkshire.

We believe in the immense power of our football club to transform people’s lives for the better. We believe Burnley and Pendle is a special place – a home to extraordinary people like you. Come and be part of our story!

The Role
To deliver Premier League Primary Stars, Physical Education in Primary Schools to a wide range of local schools and participants, in line with the Education and Charity strategic vision.

Roles and Responsibilities
• Delivery shall be at set schools through the week along with delivering one off events and short-term programmes.
• To develop ways to recruit new schools to engage with PL Primary Stars.
• To drive further income by recruiting schools to take part in other areas of PL Primary Stars
• Take responsibility for co-ordinating curriculum areas of the PL Primary Stars Programme.
• To build relationships with local organisations (School Sports Partnerships) to add value to the Primary Stars programme.
• To be a second point of contact for the Premier League Charitable Fund School Programmes Executive.
• Support the Education Manager to quality assure PL Primary Stars.
• To support the delivery and development of multiple national awareness days e.g. world book day, black history month, anti-bullying week, Power of Youth #iwillweek, World Poetry Day etc.
• Drive and co-ordinate PL Primary Stars Curriculum programmes in schools, undertake PL training and feedback to education team
• To support the Education Manager to develop and continually review BFCitC PL Primary Stars curriculum
• Liaise with the Education Manager to monitor delivery against targets and ensure that targets are achieved.
• Assist the Education Manager in preparation of the bi-annual Premier League report.
• Take responsibility for the delivery of the Premier League Primary Stars programme within a designated cohort of schools, on behalf of BFCitC.
• To ensure meticulous planning is conducted prior to each session that is delivered, with considerations being made for individuals’ needs and requirements.
• To deliver the highest possible quality of sporting session, to a wealth of participants with varying abilities, needs and demands, in a variety of different environments, including:
o National Curriculum Physical Education
o Extra-Curricular Sessions
o Soccer Schools and Holiday Camps
o Whole School Assemblies
o Recreational Sport Sessions
o Educational sessions (Literacy, Numeracy and PSHE workshops).
• To continuously evaluate the success / standards of own work and that of others, through rigorous self and departmental reflection and analysis.
• To partake in the crucial processes of monitoring and evaluation, to ensure that the progress / impact of any given provision is reporting to key funders in a timely and effectively manner. This includes the use of regular registers and the Salesforce platform
• To ensure that all stakeholders are kept safe and well, before, during and after the delivery of a given session.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to this role.
• To be able to work flexible and unsociable hours where the role of the job requires.
• To work towards agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• To understand and implement the Charity’s Safeguarding policy, procedures, and best practice guidelines in your role. To use this understanding to ensure safe working practices, appropriate reporting of concerns and contribute positively to a safe environment.
• To be able to work flexible hours where the role of the job requires.
• To work towards agreed objectives.
• Comply with all Charity policies.
• Promote the Burnley FC in the Community brand and ethos in a professional, strong, and positive manner.
• Work alongside other team members to support in other areas of the organisation as and when required to promote best practice.
• Hold a commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace.
• Willingness to attend training courses to enhance own professional development.
• Always demonstrate the Charity’s values.

This job description is issued as a guideline to assist you in your duties and is not exhaustive. You may, on occasions, be required to undertake additional or other duties within the context of this job description.

Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills
• NGB Level 2 Certificate in any sports.
• Level 1 or 2 Sports Coaching Award in a second, or multiple sports.
• Level 3 Certificate in Supporting PE and School Sport (AfPE) OR similar.
• L3/4 HLTA with PE Specialism or equivalent.
• Full driving license and the use of a vehicle.
• Safeguarding.
• First Aid.
• Five GCSEs at grade C or above
• Relevant training for working with young people.
• A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant area of work.
• Experience of working on football/sport-based projects.
• Experience of working in a school setting.
• A passion for sport and the community.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to monitor, evaluate and assess project performance.
• Excellent IT skills, including intermediate abilities in all MS Office programmes.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team.

Please email hr@burnleyfc.com to request a copy of the full Job Description and Person Specification

How to apply
Please submit your CV via our careers page https://vacancies.burnleyfccommunity.org/ Please note we cannot admit CV’s submitted via email.

Safeguarding Statement
Burnley FC in the Community are committed to safeguarding children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Check (DBS), which will be paid for by the Charity.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online safeguarding search will also be carried out by a member of our HR or Safeguarding Team for all shortlisted candidates. The post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.

E, D & I Statement
Burnley FC in the Community are committed to equality and diversity within the workplace. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Reasonable adjustments are available for candidates and those employed by BFCitC who disclose.

Veteran Statement
Burnley FC in the Community are committed to supporting veterans, reservists and the wider armed forces community. We are actively engaged in the recruitment of Service Leavers.

Mental Health Statement
Burnley FC in the Community are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and Mental Health of all of our staff.
How to apply: Please submit your CV via our careers page https://vacancies.burnleyfccommunity.org/ Please note we cannot admit CV’s submitted via email.