Lecturer in Sport (Higher Education)
£25.54 Per Hour (Your hourly rate covers teaching, preparation, admin, and holiday pay)
Part Time Sessional Contract 19.5 Hours Per Week Fixed Until 31st July 2026
Are you passionate about sport and inspiring the next generation of graduates?
Bishop Burton College and Riseholme College are seeking d ynamic and committed Lecturers in Sport (HE) to join our vibrant Higher Education faculty. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of sport education and support learners as they progress into the graduate employment market. There are 2 roles available, one at our Riseholme campus (Lecturer in Sport) and one at our Bishop Burton campus (lecturer in Sport -Strength and Conditioning)
As a Lecturer in Sport, you will make a significant contribution to the teaching and learning of sport-related subjects, with a focus on higher national qualifications. You will play a key role in delivering engaging, high-quality sessions, supporting students through assessment and academic guidance, and contributing to curriculum development.
You will be part of a collaborative and driven team, dedicated to improving student recruitment, retention, and achievement.
We currently have sessional hours available at Riseholme campus:
- 546 hours at our Riseholme campus (average of 19.5 hours per week over a 28 week period)
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact our expert Human Resources team via email on Human.Resources@bishopburton.ac.uk.
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
Interview date: W/C 1st September
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.
