Lecturer Sport Science (Strength and Conditioning)
Annual Salary £28,869-£31,771 Per Annum
Full-Time 37 Hours Per Week, Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5pm, Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm
Are you passionate about sport science and shaping the future of the industry? We’re seeking a dynamic and motivated Lecturer in Sport Science, with a focus on Strength and Conditioning, to inspire the next generation of graduates.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking Higher Education department committed to excellence in teaching, learning, and student success. You’ll play a vital role in delivering engaging lectures, supporting students' academic journeys, and ensuring their readiness for the graduate market.
As a member of a collaborative and experienced team, you’ll contribute to curriculum development, manage student progression, and embed innovation into your teaching practice. You’ll also be involved in wider departmental responsibilities such as group tutoring, assessment, quality assurance, and contributing to marketing and promotional activities.
The successful candidate will hold a BSc in Sport Science or a related field and ideally a Master’s or PhD. Teaching experience in the subject area and current industry experience in Strength and Conditioning are essential. A teaching qualification is desirable but not essential – support will be provided for the right candidate.
If you have the drive to make a real difference and want to be part of a supportive, specialist academic team, we would love to hear from you.
Shortlisting for this role will be based solely on the information provided in the application form. CVs will not be considered during the shortlisting process. Please ensure that your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the person specification.
For the Vacancy Pack and Person Specification please click here.
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Bishop Burton College promote equality, diversity and inclusion ensuring fair treatment, representation, and opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their background or characteristics. We see this as essential for creating inclusive environments and fostering innovation and creativity.
Benefits
In addition to working in a beautiful rural environment, you will benefit from the following:
- Teachers Pension Scheme This is a defined benefit scheme with generous employer contributions
- 50 days leave including 35 days annual leave, concessionary days and bank holidays , all leave is pro-rata for staff employed on a part-time contract
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free car parking
- A range of on-site catering facilities
- Optional health cash plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted gym membership at the on-site gym
- Dedicated health and wellbeing programme
- Career development opportunities
- Free will writing service
- Generous sick pay and compassionate leave scheme
- Enhanced maternity/adoption pay
- Free eye tests
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The college does not hold a sponsorship licence so therefore this post is not open to candidates who require sponsorship under the points-based system.
If you have any queries, please contact the HR Team at human.resources@bishopburton.ac.uk or telephone 01964 553167.
Closing date: Thursday 26th June 2025
Interview date: Monday 7th July 2025
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and other safeguarding check will be carried out on the successful candidate. Bishop Burton College is committed to Equal Opportunities for all. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
