Course Leader

AR. Access Further Education Ltd.; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Holiday Allocation

Wellbeing Benefits: Health Cash Plan,

Staff Discounts & Benefits: Accolade

Job summary

Access Sport College is seeking a Course Leader/Tutor Coach – Sports to lead the BTEC Level 3 Sports Coaching & Development and deliver GCSE English. You will design engaging schemes of work, mentor learners, and drive high standards in both practical sport and academic learning.

You will bring expertise in sports science, nutrition, assessment, and use Moodle/Google Classroom to support blended learning. A UEFA B licence and Level 4 teaching qualification are required.

Qualifications

• Level 4 teaching qualification and FE experience.
• Level 3 Sports Coaching & Development and Level 3 Personal Training with UEFA B.
• Strong curriculum, assessment, and learner support knowledge.
• Ability to lead a course team and mentor staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and teach the BTEC Level 3 Sports Coaching & Development and GCSE English curricula, maintaining high teaching standards.
• Integrate real-world sports scenarios and practical environments to engage students.
• Monitor, assess, and track learner performance with constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with the delivery team to drive academic consistency and student engagement.
• Assist with off-site activities, trips, and competitive fixtures, including driving the team minibus.

Skills

Sports science

Fitness principles

Anatomy & physiology

Nutrition

Personal training techniques

Exercise programming

Safe practice standards

Curriculum development

LMS (Moodle, Google Classroom)

Student assessment & feedback

Education

Level 4 teaching qualification

Level 3 Sports Coaching & Development

Level 3 Personal Training

UEFA B Licence

Tools

Moodle

Google Classroom

VEO

Sports session planner

Catapult GPS

Job description

Course Leader/Tutor Coach – Sports

Are you passionate about sports coaching, fitness, and inspiring the next generation of athletes? Do you possess the expertise and drive to lead a high-performing sports programme while delivering impactful GCSE English teaching? If so, we want to hear from you.

We are seeking an outstanding practitioner to lead our BTEC Level 3 programme in Sports Coaching & Development and deliver targeted GCSE English teaching. In this dual role, you will design and execute dynamic, high-quality lessons that bridge academic learning with practical sports application, preparing students for successful careers in the sports industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and teach the BTEC Level 3 Sports Coaching & Development and GCSE English curricula, maintaining high standards of teaching and student achievement.

• Integrate real-world sports scenarios and practical environments to engage students and bring learning to life.

• Monitor, assess, and track learner performance, providing constructive feedback while serving as a trusted mentor and positive role model.

• Collaborate with and support the delivery team to drive academic consistency and student engagement.

• Assist with off-site activities, trips, and competitive fixtures, including driving the team minibus (highly desirable).

Subject Matter Expertise & Professional Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of sports science, fitness principles, anatomy, physiology, and nutrition, alongside expertise in personal training techniques, exercise programming, and safe practice standards.

• Proficiency in developing, delivering, and assessing practical and theoretical coursework in line with BTEC standards, with the ability to accurately track progress and provide constructive feedback.

• Proven track record in designing schemes of work, lesson plans, and resources aligned with BTEC Level 3 criteria and broader educational standards.

• Competence in using Learning Management Systems (e.g. Moodle, Google Classroom) and software for virtual learning, student tracking, and online assessments.

• Skilled in demonstrating sports and fitness exercises with correct form and technique, conducting fitness assessments, and evaluating performance in practical environments.

• Diligent in maintaining accurate attendance, grading, and assessment records in compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements.

• Effective engagement and behaviour management strategies tailored for both traditional classroom and practical sports settings.

• Solid understanding of BTEC and institutional quality assurance standards, including participation in internal and external verification processes.

Personal & Interpersonal Competencies

• Ability to explain complex topics clearly while listening actively to diverse learners, adapting instruction with patience and empathy to individual needs.

• Strong role model capable of inspiring and guiding students, fostering a positive learning culture, and resolving classroom conflicts diplomatically.

• Excellent planning and prioritising skills to efficiently balance teaching, administrative duties, grading, and deadlines.

• Agile approach to teaching, quickly adjusting methods for different learning styles while designing creative, engaging lessons.

• Collaborative team player committed to working alongside staff, solving problems proactively, and maintaining high standards of professional ethics.

Essential Requirements

• Level 4 (or above) teaching qualification; successful FE experience delivering relevant subject areas to post-16 learners.

• Level 3 Sports Coaching & Development, Level 3 Personal Training, and a minimum UEFA B Licence.

• Strong understanding of curriculum, assessment, and learner support, with the ability to lead a course team.

• Excellent organisational, communication, and IT skills, with a commitment to equality, diversity, continuous professional development, and safeguarding (suitable to work with children and young people).

Who is theAccess Sport College?

Originally established in 2006 and formerly known as Coaching Connexions, Access Sport College was created in 2019 following a merger with the biggest private training provider in the country Access Creative College (formerly Access to Music). We are part of Access Education Group which boasts 32 campuses nationwide with over 5,000 students & apprentices across ACC, dBs Institute (Higher Education) & Access Sport College.We're proud to have achieved the national benchmark for education quality, recognised across the vast majority of our provision - Ofsted's 'Expected Standard' under the new inspection framework.

We provide our players' teams with links to professional clubs/ academies as well as Semi-Professional clubs at various levels. At each of our campuses/ sites we employ tutors, coaches and various other roles to support the development of our students/ players. With weekly fixtures in various college league formats (AOC/ EFL/ National Youth Alliance) and daily training sessions, taken from a dedicated curriculum, we aim to provide our students with the most realistic elite sporting environment.

In return, staff will receive regular CPD via experienced practitioners, access to the best industry-related technology (VEO/ Sports session planner/ Catapult GPS vests) and an opportunity to work alongside and against professional clubs to build/ enhance your Footballing and Teaching CV. This extends to international competitions and tours to Europe, USA and Asia. Access Sport will help you to develop personally and professionally, we provide competitive salaries and expenses for travel. Our management and quality team has strong links within the sector and within the sports industry to help all staff to progress within or beyond our organisation.

What we offer?

• Generous Holiday Allocation
• Wellbeing Benefits: Health Cash Plan, Doctorline GP Service, Employee Assistance Programme, Access to Counselling and Cycle to Work
• Staff Discounts & Benefits: access to Accolade, our benefits platform which offers discounts at over 800 retailers!
• Paid Leave:Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Sick pay.

A full job description and person specification is available for download alongside our full benefits booklet.

Access Sport Collegeis committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) clearance.

We are committed to promoting a culture of diversity and inclusivity for all our employees and potential employees. Diversity and open expression are fundamental to creativity. We believe in the diversity of thought, as that's what helps us help our learners. We therefore welcome applications from all backgrounds.