Lecturer in Sport – 0.7

Nelson and Colne College; Accrington; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Accrington is seeking a Lecturer in Sport to deliver high-quality sports programmes at levels 1 to 3. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and an opportunity to be part of a supportive teaching environment. Ideal candidates should possess a recognised teaching qualification and relevant experience. Key responsibilities include delivering lessons, planning, and supporting new learners. The role comes with excellent benefits including eligibility for the Teacher Pension Scheme.

Benefits

Eligibility to join the Teacher Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Enhanced occupational sick pay

Health and wellbeing benefits

Staff recognition scheme

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic team player.
• Successful teaching experience, ideally on Pearson BTEC.
• Background in Level 3 RQF subjects or Level 2 Fitness qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Teach effective learning for sports students.
• Prepare high quality teaching and learning.
• Support recruitment of new learners.

Skills

Teaching experience

Team player

Planning and preparing lessons

Education

Recognised teaching qualification

Degree level qualification

Job description

Lecturer in Sport - 0.7

Salary: Up to £29,355.20 (FTE £41,936.00) per annum, depending on experience
Hours: 24.5 per week
Working Weeks: Full year
Contract Type: Permanent
Site: Accrington, Lancashire
Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 11 January 2026
Interview Date: Friday 23 January 2026

Together, Let's Be Extraordinary

Our Organisation

Part of East Lancashire Learning Group, Accrington and Rossendale College has a proud history of delivering high quality vocational courses and technical training, apprenticeships and higher education provision to the communities that we serve. We excel in providing people with a platform to progress into fantastic employment opportunities with rewarding careers prospects.

The Exciting Role

A new and exciting opportunity has become available for a Lecturer in Sport.

You will join an excellent team of professional in delivering sports programmes at levels 1 to 3. The division has an established track record of success, and you will be supported in developing your own teaching and learning practice through our Be Phenomenal programme of staff development. The successful candidate will be primarily based at the Accrington & Rossendale Campus but may be required to travel across sites. This post could suit an experienced practitioner looking for their next challenge, or a newly qualified teacher looking to make their mark within an Outstanding organisation.

If you are applying as a trainee teacher, the College's Trainee Teacher programme will include funding for your teaching qualification, as well as mentoring support and coaching from our experienced team. You can find out more about what it is like to Teach in FE by visiting https://www.teach-in-further-education.campaign.gov.uk/ and there is information about how to become a further education teacher at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/teach-in-further-education#train-on-the-job. Alternatively, please call a member of our HR team if you would like to find out more.

What You Will Be Doing:

Teaching on a range of programmes, delivering effective learning for students in the Sports department
Planning and preparing high quality teaching and learning
Developing and sharing resources for the course/subject
Completing required assessments in relation to student assignments
Supporting recruitment of new learners

What We Are Looking For:

An enthusiastic team player
Recognised teaching qualification
Successful teaching experience (ideally on Pearson BTEC) with a background in delivery of Level 3 RQF subjects or Level 2 Fitness qualifications would be advantageous.
Degree level qualification or appropriate professional qualification (or equivalent level of experience)

What We Offer in Return:

• Eligibility to join the Teacher Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance including a two-week closure over the Christmas period
• Enhanced occupational sick pay scheme and access to family friendly policies and benefits
• A range of health and wellbeing benefits and support
• Staff recognition scheme, including long service awards
• Free on-site parking on all College sites

Please visit our working for us section of our website for a full list of our benefits http://www.eastlancslearning.ac.uk/

Further Questions?

Please contact our friendly HR Team [e-mail]

Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website

All of our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults and children. Should you wish to discuss this further, please get in touch with the HR team.