Lecturer in Sport

Cheshire College South & West; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Up to 51 days annual leave

Job summary

Cheshire College South & West invites applications for a Lecturer in Sport at Crewe Campus. You will deliver diverse Sport courses, assess learners in college and placement settings, and contribute to safeguarding and learner progression.

The role requires a Degree in Sport and teaching qualifications (or working towards), plus evidence of FE experience and DBS clearance. You will engage in enrichment activities and drive learner outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Sport (or equivalent)
• Teacher training (PGCE, DTLLS or CertEd) or working towards
• GCSE English and Maths (C/4 or above)
• Proven experience of teaching Sport
• Knowledge of awarding body standards
• Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion
• Experience of working in further Education
• Up-to-date occupational experience
• Enhanced DBS Check

Responsibilities

• Lecturing on a range of Sport Courses
• Train and assess learners in the workplace and College environment
• Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons in line with College policies
• Keep accurate records for learners’ progress in College and the workplace
• Actively promote and coordinate college enrichment sports teams

Skills

Teaching Sport

FE experience

Equality & Inclusion

DBS check

Education

Degree in Sport

Teacher training (PGCE/DTLLS/CertEd)

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

Lecturer in Sport (EL326)

Salary: £28,997 - £43,748 (per annum)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 per week
Location: Crewe Campus

We are seeking a Lecturer in Sport to join our team at our Crewe Campus.

This is an excellent opportunity for an innovative and inspiring Lecturer to provide learners with an outstanding learning experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lecturing on a range of Sport Courses;
• Train and assess learners in the workplace and College environment;
• Promoting and Safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons in line with College policies; and
• Keep accurate records forlearners’progress inCollegeand the workplace.
• Actively promote and coordinate college enrichment sports teams

Key Person Specification Requirements:

• Degree in Sport (or equivalent);
• Teacher trained (PGCE, DTLLS or CertEd) or working towards;
• GCSE Grade C (4/5) or above in English and Maths;
• Proven experience of teaching Sport;
• Knowledge and understanding of awarding body standards and requirements;
• Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion in work and the learning environment;
• Experience of working in further Education;
• Up-to-date occupational experience; and
• Enhanced DBS Check.

We welcome applications from Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs) and from current industry practitioners who do not have a teaching qualification. Anyone joining the College will be part of a Lecturer Development Programme which provides staff with a range of support and training based on previous experience and individual need. The programme will offer a range of support and development opportunities, including inductions related to all College systems and processes, an assigned curriculum mentor and regular 1-2-1 support from the Quality team. Industry experts who do not currently hold a teaching qualification will be supported through our ‘Introduction to Teaching at Cheshire College South & West 12-week programme.

We do not consider applications submitted through recruitment agencies.

The selection process will take place on 24 September 2026.

Benefits:

• Access to world-class facilities
• Access to new qualifications to support your career in education such as short online courses in the areas below. If you’re interested in learning more about this, please email [e-mail].
• Equality and Diversity
• Information, Advice and Guidance
• Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent
• Principles of Customer Service
• Financial support offered to obtain your teacher qualification
• Extensive upskilling and professional development opportunities
• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme with generous employer contributions (28.68% for TPS and 20% for LGPS)
• Up to 51 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, Christmas closure, and a dedicated Wellbeing Day
• Onsite fitness and childcare facilities
• Employee benefit platform
• Onsite Costa, café, shop, restaurants and hair and beauty salon
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Staff Awards

About Us

Cheshire College - South & West is the largest provider of post-16 education in the region, offering exciting opportunities to over 11,000 learners and 1,000 Apprentices, who all have access to world-class facilities as a result of a £160m investment in the latest technology and real working environments, at modern Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester. The College is in the process of implementing a £30m capital investment programme to ensure learners continue to have access to the best possible resources and environment.

Cheshire College is a dynamic, high quality and financially robust College, which provides learners with the skills, experience and qualifications that will prepare them for their future career or higher-level study, encouraging them to become confident individuals who will make valuable contributions to businesses and the local economy.

There is a fantastic atmosphere at our three Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester, providing an environment to get involved in exciting activities and an opportunity for learners to make new friends.

The College is proud of its strong links with local Employers such as Bentley Motors, Vauxhall Motors, SP Energy Networks, Ecolab and Unilever to ensure learners have access to work placements and industry professionals as well as ensuring the curriculum offer remains current and relevant to local, regional and national needs.

Crewe Campus

Our impressive facilities are the perfect place for learners to meet new friends and be immersed in an environment that is ideal for learning. As well as our modern classrooms, the Crewe Campus boasts:

• A multi-purpose sports hall;
• Climbing wall;
• Fitness gym;
• TV and radio studios with specialist equipment;
• Mock aircraft cabin;
• Award-winning restaurant, The Academy;
• Hair, beauty and barbering salons;
• Professional Centre Stage theatre and engineering and construction workshops; and
• New Institute of Technology (Construction began 2024).

Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Successful applicants will be required to provide a DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence and original qualification certificates. Online checks will be carried out and references will be sought.