Lecturer in Sport
£27,432 to £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 inspiring the next generation of sports professionals? We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Lecturer in Sport to join our dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with teaching experience and a background in sport to shape the student experience and make a real difference.
As a Lecturer in Sport, you will contribute to delivering high-quality teaching and learning across a range of sport-related programmes. You will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging lessons, assessing student progress, and supporting learners to achieve their potential. You’ll also play a key role as a group tutor, providing pastoral care and academic guidance.
This role offers the chance to work collaboratively within a motivated and supportive department. You will also contribute to curriculum development, employer engagement, and the implementation of new learning technologies to enhance the student journey. The ability to manage data effectively, maintain accurate records, and contribute to course reviews and self-assessment processes is essential.
To be successful in this role, you will hold a degree in a relevant subject and have teaching or training experience, ideally within the sports sector. You will demonstrate excellent communication skills, a strong understanding of full-time course management, and a proactive, student-centred approach. A teaching qualification is required, or a willingness to work towards achieving one.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is motivated, resilient, and committed to delivering excellent outcomes for students. You will be part of a college that values teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement.
If you are ready to share your passion for sport and education, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and help us shape the future of the industry’s next generation.
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: Sunday 29th June 2025
Interview date: Tuesday 8th 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.
