Lecturer in Sport
£27,432 - £31,771, depending on qualifications and experience
37 Hours Per Week, Monday to Thursday 8.30-5pm and Friday 8.30-4.30pm (1 hour for lunch).
Are you passionate about sport and education, and ready to inspire the next generation of professionals? We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Lecturer/Course Tutor in Sport to join our dynamic team and make a real impact on students’ academic and personal development.
In this role, you will be responsible for the planning and delivery of engaging and effective teaching, learning and assessment within our Sport department. You’ll also act as a Group Tutor, supporting learners throughout their educational journey. Your duties will include setting assignments, marking work, monitoring student progress, organising educational visits, and maintaining course documentation.
The successful candidate will hold a related degree or equivalent qualification, and ideally a teaching qualification (or be well on the way to achieving one). You should have a minimum of one year’s teaching or training experience and be confident using digital learning technologies to enhance the student experience. A background in the sports industry and experience of delivering units on relevant qualifications would be highly advantageous.
Your ability to motivate and support students from a wide range of backgrounds will be key to your success. You will be personable, proactive and able to demonstrate emotional resilience and professionalism when addressing challenges in the classroom. You’ll also be confident in developing links with employers and engaging in wider college activities, such as open events and promotional work.
This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
If you are committed to delivering high-quality, learner-centred education and want to be part of a progressive and collaborative team, we’d 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.
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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: Sunday 13th July 2025
Interview date: Monday 28th 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.
