16 Sep Vacancy: Primary Schools Manager
We are seeking a well-organised and purpose-driven Primary Schools Manager to manage programmes that sit under the Foundation’s Education & Sport pillar.
SALARY: £24,000-29,500 dependent upon experience.
WORKING PATTERN: time, 37.5 hours per week (can be flexible and welcome applicants requiring alternative work patterns)
This role is key in supporting young people in primary schools across Kirklees—ensuring our community can GROW through learning and opportunity, BELONG through connection and inclusion, and THRIVE through improved wellbeing.
Reporting to the Senior Education Manager, the post holder will hold the responsibility for the effective management of the Foundation’s work across primary schools including but not limited to PE & School Sport, Premier League Primary Stars & Joy of Moving.
Actively contributing to the continued development of the Foundation’s Education & Sport Pillar, the post holder will work closely with local primary schools, partner agencies and the local authority. The role will require attendance at stakeholder meetings and strategic forums to gather and share relevant information to inform our delivery in primary schools across Kirklees. The post holder will also contribute to the design and development of resources and practices that support staff & children in primary schools who require our support.
Monitoring and evaluation will be a key part of the role, translating quantitative and qualitative data received by Community Sport Coaches onto the Salesforce CRM system and report on this to effectively demonstrate impact and performance against agreed key performance indicators.
The post holder will have line management responsibility of Community Sport Coaches, who will deliver activities across the Foundation’s primary school programmes.
They will also deliver across a variety of projects within the Foundation’s Education & Sport Pillar, including but not limited to:
- Football Development Centres
- Tiny Terriers (Tots football)
- Football/Multi-Sport Camps
The post holder must be well-organised and take a strategic approach to their workload. This is with a view to achieving demanding key performance indicator targets across the Premier League Charitable Fund & EFL in the Community programmes, achieving a consistently high standard of delivery and consistent collection and monitoring of impact data. The post-holder will also be responsible for developing each programme to maximise their impact, with a particular initial focus on increasing the volume of the Foundation’s existing primary schools offer.
This role reflects our commitment to growth and impact. With a team of 26 staff and a turnover of £1.2m, the Foundation is entering a new chapter. The Board has ambitious plans, and we need resilient, imaginative, and values-led leaders to help us deliver on our mission to empower OUR TOWN to thrive.
Further Details and How to Apply
Further details on the role can be found on the Huddersfield Town Foundation Careers site. To apply please create an account on our online application portal and ensure that you complete all associated questions in full.
Closing Date
Monday 6th October 2025.
Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing Monday 14th October.
All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application, whether they are invited to attend interview, or not.
Should you wish to have an informal discussion about the role please contact:
Dan Jarvis, Senior Education Manager
Dan.jarvis@htafcfoundation.com
Safeguarding
Huddersfield Town Association Football Club (HTAFC) Ltd. and the Huddersfield Town Foundation are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The role of Head of Finance may involve the supervision of and work with children and young people or vulnerable adults; therefore, the post holder will require an Enhanced Criminal Records Check (CRC) through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and clearance for work in football by the FA.
Applicants must disclose all previous convictions including spent convictions in accordance with the associated legislation.
The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.
Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
The post holder will also be required to undergo safeguarding training, to be agreed with the Designated Safeguarding Manager.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Huddersfield Town AFC and the Huddersfield Town Foundation are diverse environments in which we respect all characteristics under the Equality Act 2010; we want everyone to feel valued and included within the Club and Foundation and to be able to achieve their full potential.