Senior Sports Therapist Fixed Term January 2029
£34,181 Per Annum Actual Salary for 30 Hours £27,714.32
30 Hours Per Week, Monday to Thursday 8.30-5pm (1 hour for lunch)
The Senior Sports Therapist will be responsible for the assessment, treatment and ongoing management of Sports Academy students, while also taking a senior role in leading, planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating a high-quality service across the Bishop Burton College Sports Academies. The postholder will work within a proactive and friendly team environment alongside motivated sports medical and coaching staff.
As a National Centre of Excellence, our facilities and resources reflect the high standards we set for our academy programmes.
Bishop Burton College, a land-based college situated on the outskirts of Beverley, has a highly successful Sports Academy programme supporting students who wish to compete at all levels—from participation through to performance—in Netball, Men’s and Women’s Football, and Rugby Union. Both our Football and Rugby Union Academies compete in national leagues.
The successful candidate will hold a degree or equivalent qualification in Sports Therapy or Sports Rehabilitation, be working towards a Master’s degree, and be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council. They will demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to engage professionally with students, colleagues, managers and parents.
Applicants should have strong knowledge of child protection, safeguarding and GDPR protocols. They must be highly motivated, well-organised, able to problem-solve effectively, and capable of working under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
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:
- Local Government Pension Scheme This is a defined benefit scheme with generous employer contributions
- 40 days leave including 25 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
- 15% Discount on Tickets at East Yorkshire Buses
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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 11th December
Interview date:Thursday 18th December
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
