Sports Therapist (women and girls)
Annual Salary £24,179
37 Hours Per Week, Monday to Thursday 8.30-5pm, Friday 8.30-4.30pm, 1 Hour Lunch Break
Bishop Burton College is seeking a dedicated and skilled Sports Therapist to support our Girls’ and Women’s Sports Academies. This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a dynamic team committed to athlete development, health, and performance.
The role will involve delivering high-quality sports therapy services, including injury assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation. Working in collaboration with the Lead Sports Therapist and the Lead Strength & Conditioning Co-ordinator, you will contribute to a programme that emphasises injury prevention and athlete wellbeing. Pitch-side first aid is a key element of the role, with training and travel provided as necessary.
A particular focus of this position is supporting students at risk of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S), so knowledge or interest in this area is highly desirable. The ability to conduct RED-S screening and provide intervention strategies will be advantageous.
The successful candidate will be expected to work flexibly, including some evenings and weekends, and may occasionally support sports therapy provision beyond the female academies. You must hold a BSc (Hons) in Sports Therapy or Sports Rehabilitation, possess a pitch-side first aid qualification, and be a member of an appropriate professional body.
If you’re motivated to make a difference and passionate about athlete care in an educational environment, we encourage you to apply.
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
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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.ukor telephone 01964 553167.
Closing date:Thursday 24th July 2025
Interview date:Friday 1st August 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.
