Lecturer in Sport (Strength and Conditioning) Higher Education

£30.18 Per Hour (Your hourly rate covers teaching, preparation, admin, and holiday pay) Fixed Term Until July 2026 

30-32 Hours Per Week 

Are you passionate about strength and conditioning, sport science and performance? This is your chance to share your expertise with the next generation of sports professionals.

You might already be:

• Coaching athletes to perform at their peak

• Delivering lectures and workshops in sport and exercise science

• Researching therapy, performance, or rehabilitation

• Working with professional teams or sports academies to drive results

Wherever you are now, if you’re ready to inspire students and help them progress into exciting careers, this role offers the platform to make a real impact.

You will bring:

• A Master’s degree or PhD in Sport Science (or related discipline, e.g. Strength & Conditioning) and a BSc in Sport Science or similar.

• Recent industry experience in strength and conditioning.

• A Level 5 teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards).

• Excellent communication skills and a commitment to student success.

It would be an advantage if you have experience in curriculum development, research in performance or therapy, or teaching in Higher Education.

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
• 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: Monday 25th August 2025  

Interview date: W/C 1st September 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.