Average salary
£68,000 per year
Low £50,000High £95,000
Estimated salary. Updated November 5, 2026.
What does a Head of Academy do?
Heads of academy lead the club’s youth development programme: staffing, coaching philosophy, education and welfare, and the pathway from the academy to the first team.
Typical requirements
- UEFA A Licence or equivalent
- Experience managing an academy or phase
- Safeguarding and EPPP knowledge
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Salaries are estimates for the UK based on typical pay for each role and on job adverts posted on Softfootball. Actual pay depends on the club, league, location and experience.