Sutton United College Partnership Team

Come and develop as players on a full-time football programme whilst studying for a BTEC in Sport or ‘A’ Levels.

Click here to register, with limited spaces at Sutton United Football Club – Secure your place today!

Are you starting year 12 in September and are passionate about sport? Sutton United Football Club is offering a sports education programme — designed to help you succeed on and off the pitch.

Successful trialists will have the chance to train and learn in a professional football setting at the home of Sutton United, experiencing what it’s like to be part of a real club, with access to elite coaching, high-quality facilities, and hands-on sports development:

• Study NCFE & BTEC qualifications (Level 1–3) in Sport, Business, Fitness, and Teaching
• Earn up to 168 UCAS points and prepare for university, apprenticeships, or careers in sport
• Receive dedicated support in English and Maths, and a personal development programme to build confidence and life skills

SCL hold a direct contract with the Education and Skills Funding Agency, the government agency accountable for funding education and skills for children, young people and adults.

As an ESFA partner, SCL have access to funding for the education of people aged 16-19 years. Providing that you are of the correct age and eligible for funding, your programme will be fully funded and therefore free of charge to you.

By taking part in work placements, you will gain experience in:

• Coaching
• Sports marketing
• Health and fitness
• Community development
• Business and media

We will also support you beyond the pitch:

• SEND and learning support specialists
• Safeguarding-first campus culture
• Mental resilience and wellbeing coaching

Join a club that believes in community, education, and building the next generation of talent. Whether you’re eyeing a career in sport or want a unique route to university, this is your moment.

Important information:

• The trial will take place on Saturday, 26th July 2025 from 9:30am until 11:30am at Tooting & Mitcham Football Club – Imperial Fields, Bishopsford Rd, Mitcham, Morden SM4 6BF
• Students will receive the chance to represent Sutton in the EFL Youth Alliance, League FA Youth Cup and National League Alliance
• Students will also get the chance to gain an NCFE Level 3 in Sport & Physical Activity and A-Level Psychology
• Boots, shin pads and a water bottle all required
• Bring ID

Who will be involved?

• Jimmy Dack – Academy Manager
• Glen Nichols – Academy Head of Coaching/PDP Head Coach (Under-18/19)
• Steve Boys – Head of Recruitment

Eligibility

• Eligible students should be born between 1st September 2008 and 31st August 2009
• Age 16 and going into Year 12
• Local within 45 min
• Ideally have Grade 4 or above in Maths and English GCSE

How to sign up? 

• Contact Steve Boys at Steve.boys@suttonunited.net for further details or an informal chat

Apply Now

Click here to register, with limited spaces at Sutton United Football Club – Secure your place today!

SCL Education

We are SCL, so much more than an education provider, an organisation with a boundless vision. At the heart of the SCL Way is our vision; to empower individuals to excel in education, life and their future. Our transformative approach to delivering an educational journey nurtures holistic growth, instilling essential life skills and fostering a passion for continuous learning and high performance. We are committed to creating and delivering the highest quality teaching, work experience and progression opportunities for EVERY learner across our college centers. Our focus is their future and having a positive impact on their lifelong learning journey.

With over 20+ years of experience in sport we approach learning differently by embedding the key skills from sports into all we live and breathe. The SCL Way (Sport Centered Learning) is what makes us different, and the culture we have built is based around the physical and mental benefits of sport; creating a strong foundation to provide a lifelong learning pathway for every learner at SCL. The world teaches resilience, mental strength and discipline and how we work together, win together and are stronger together. Our key sporting principles which form the SCL Way shapes high performing, adaptable and resilient individuals.