Interim Lecturer in Sports

Reaseheath College; Nantwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Nantwich seeks an enthusiastic Lecturer in Sports to deliver high-quality teaching and manage the curriculum. The ideal candidate will have teaching experience and a background in sport science, along with skills in engaging with employers. The role offers generous annual leave, a pension scheme, and support for professional development. This position plays a pivotal role in shaping students' learning experiences and outcomes within the Academy of Sport.

Benefits

35 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Enhanced sick pay

On-site gym membership

Free parking

Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience is desirable.
• Proven relevant work experience within Sports.
• Experience as a Lead Internal Verifier is desirable.
• Experience teaching BTEC courses is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching across a range of subjects within Sport.
• Assess theory and practical competence using varied assessment methods.
• Develop and maintain curriculum documentation.
• Manage courses, including tutorials and target setting.
• Engage with employers and stakeholders.

Skills

Teaching experience

Background in sport science

Assessment methods

Engagement with employers

Education

Relevant qualification in Sports

Job description

Lecturer in Sports

Job Title: Interim Lecturer in Sports
Status: Fixed Term Contract, 18 months, 37 hours per week
Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 4th January 2026
Assessment Centre Date: Tuesday 20th January 2026

Overview

Our Academy of Sport, Health and Public Services covers Sport, Public Services, Personal Training and Adventure Sports with multiple facilities across our campus to ensure our learners are industry‑focused and career ready. The College has significantly invested in the Academy, with a £6 million investment in a new fitness studio, gym, international‑standard 4G pitch and sports performance centre. We also have strong links with a wide range of sporting and public sector organisations, such as the England Amputee Football Association, RAF, AoC Sport and National Outdoor Training Centres.

About the role

We are looking for a highly enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Lecturer/Course Manager in Sport. The ideal candidate will have previous teaching experience, a background in sport science, and will be proactive in working with the Curriculum Area Manager to review, design and develop the Sport curriculum at Reaseheath College. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting high expectations for our learners and be a key member within the Academy and across the College.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality teaching across a range of subjects within Sport.
• Assess theory and practical competence using varied assessment methods.
• Develop and maintain curriculum documentation, including schemes of work.
• Manage courses, including tutorials, target setting, and safeguarding responsibilities.
• Engage with employers and stakeholders to enhance departmental reputation and student progression.

The successful candidate will

• Have prior teaching experience and qualification (desirable).
• Hold a relevant qualification or have proven relevant work experience within Sports.
• Have experience as a Lead Internal Verifier (desirable).
• Have experience teaching BTEC courses (desirable).
• Demonstrate evidence of delivering inspirational educational activities.

We can offer you

• 35 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Two‑week festive/New Year shut‑down.
• Generous pension scheme with an employer contribution of 28.68 %.
• Enhanced sick pay of up to 6 months full pay depending upon service.
• On‑site gym membership available.
• Pluxee reward scheme.
• Free parking.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Reaseheath College is committed to achieving its public‑sector general equality duty, as set out in the Equality Act 2010. The College’s recruitment and selection processes, CPD, policies and practice are designed to ensure that employment decisions are based solely on the skills and qualities required for the position and comply with all relevant employment legislation and best practice standards.

Disability Support

The College is a Disability Confident Employer and will support any reasonable adjustments you require to perform your best during the recruitment process. You can contact the HR team at [emailaprotected] should you require any adjustments during either your application or the assessment centre.

Additional Information

As a College, we actively encourage applications from industry professionals without a teaching qualification, as well as those from qualified teachers. Reaseheath offers a full CPD programme with access to funded qualifications alongside hands‑on support whilst completing Further Education Training. Industry professionals joining the College in an academic role will complete their Further Education Training whilst in post.

Please note this role constitutes "regulated activity" as defined by the Protection of Freedom Act 2012. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with barred list information prior to starting employment. You must also have the right to work in the UK and will be required to provide evidence to support this. Online checks will be carried out during the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised close date if we receive a sufficient number of applications. We do not accept applications or speculative CVs through recruitment agencies.