Lecturer in Sport

Blackpool and The Fylde College; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in England is seeking a motivated Lecturer in Sport to deliver high-quality teaching and support students' progression in the sport and fitness sector. You will contribute to curriculum development, monitor student success, and engage in professional development within a supportive environment. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including enhanced leave and wellbeing provisions, making it an exciting opportunity for dedicated educators.

Benefits

50 days enhanced leave allowance

Professional development opportunities

Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Health and beauty salon

Access to Sports facilities

Free car parking

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering high-quality learning in a similar professional area.
• Ability to support curriculum design and development.
• Effective use of digital tools to enhance student learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver inclusive, high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment.
• Support curriculum design and continuous improvement.
• Monitor and support student recruitment and retention.
• Use B&FC systems to enable student success.
• Participate in student recruitment activities.
• Maintain up-to-date subject knowledge.

Skills

High-quality teaching

Curriculum development

Student support and retention

Digital pedagogies

Team collaboration

Knowledge of sport curriculum

Education

Relevant subject degree or qualification

Tools

VLE systems

Job description

The Role

Blackpool and The Fylde College (B&FC) is currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Lecturer in Sport. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development and delivery of a high‑quality sport curriculum, supporting students to achieve their full potential and progress into further study or employment within the sport and fitness sector.

Your Responsibilities

As a key member of the curriculum team, your primary responsibility will be to support the effective development and delivery of managed learning for students. Key duties will include:

• Delivering inclusive, high‑quality teaching, learning, and assessment in Sport.
• Supporting curriculum design, development, and continuous quality improvement.
• Monitoring and supporting student recruitment, retention, achievement, and progression, providing targeted support where required.
• Effectively using B&FC systems and processes (e.g. VLE, progress tracking, internal verification and moderation) to enable student success.
• Participating in student recruitment activities, including interviews, Initial Advice and Guidance (IAG), open days, and curriculum events.
• Maintaining up‑to‑date subject knowledge and applying effective face‑to‑face and digital pedagogies.
• Contributing to the B&FC academic community through scholarship, research, and professional practice.

Why Join Us?

At B&FC, we are committed to delivering outstanding education and developing future professionals. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to inspire learners, contribute to curriculum excellence, and develop your own professional practice within a supportive and forward‑thinking environment. Ongoing professional development is actively encouraged.

Interested? Apply Early!

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications, so if this opportunity excites you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

How we support you

At Blackpool and The Fylde College, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and supportive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to take part in our selection process, please let the hiring manager or People Team know before your interview so we can make sure you have the support you need to perform at your best.

Rewards and Benefits

Blackpool and The Fylde College is proud to be Great Place To Work® Certified™

• Enhanced leave allowance of 50 days (full‑time equivalent), inclusive of bank holidays
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Competitive pension scheme:
  • Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) - 28.68% employer contribution
  • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - 15.4% employer contribution
• Extensive professional development opportunities for all, with B&FC choosing to invest circa. £1.8m annually in colleague development and professional qualifications
• Agile working opportunities
• Enhanced Family friendly policies
• Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to:
  • Access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days a year
  • Occupational Health
  • FREE Flu Vouchers for those not entitled through the NHS
  • FREE eye tests
  • Dedicated Wellbeing Hub available to all colleagues containing rich and varied content with resources relating to emotional, physical, financial and social wellbeing
  • FREE healthy breakfast
  • Sports facilities including fully equipped gym and discounted memberships
  • Health and beauty salon
  • Trim Trails on Campus (guided routes for walks)
  • Onsite food outlets and Starbucks at subsidised rates
  • FREE car parking
  • Car lease scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Onsite kids ‘Sports Camp’ 8am – 5pm during selected half‑term breaks

Our Safeguarding Responsibilities

B&FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all colleagues to share in this commitment. All colleagues are required to complete safeguarding training and uphold the College’s policies and procedures to ensure a safe and supportive environment for learners.

All roles at B&FC are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended), and employment is subject to a range of pre‑employment checks including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, verification of qualifications and references, and the right to work in the UK. The amendments to the Act (2013 and 2020) mean that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website, and you can check whether your conviction or caution is spent by visiting the Disclosure Calculator.

For further information on DBS, please click here.

If you would like a copy of our Safeguarding Policy, please email [e-mail].