Lecturer in Sports Therapy (HE)

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Lecturer in Sports Therapy to join their dynamic team in Birmingham. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on students' career aspirations by delivering engaging and practical modules in sports therapy. With a strong focus on translating theory into practice, you will contribute to a high-quality educational experience within a supportive environment. The institution, recognized for its excellence in postgraduate education, provides ample opportunities for professional development and a generous benefits package, making this position an exciting opportunity for dedicated educators in the field.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

38 days' paid leave per year

Excellent Teachers' Pension Scheme

Subsidised private healthcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual health MOTs

Professional qualification sponsorship

Salary sacrifice schemes

Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking

Free on-site gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching or substantial work in sports therapy required.
• Ability to deliver specialist modules and support student career aspirations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality educational experience in sports therapy.
• Support delivery across modules like anatomy and clinical practice.

Skills

Teaching experience

Experience in sports therapy

Clinical practice

Anatomy knowledge

Sports injuries assessment

Education

Degree in Sports Therapy or related field

Job description

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Lecturer in Sports Therapy (HE), Birmingham

Client:

University College Birmingham

Location:

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

13.04.2025

Expiry Date:

28.05.2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Lecturer in Sports Therapy (HE)

Location: Birmingham

Job type: Permanent, Full-time

University College Birmingham is proud to have been voted 5th in the Post Graduate Education category in the prestigious 2024 Whatuni Student Choice Awards. The awards are voted for and by students showcasing the incredible relationships we foster here at University College Birmingham between Staff and Students. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.

The Role:

We are looking for an outstanding individual with experience of teaching at undergraduate or substantial work experience within the field of sport and exercise therapy or a clinical setting to join our fantastic team.

You will have suitable experience to deliver specialist modules that translate theory into practice in this field and be able to make a significant impact on the career aspirations of our students.

Furthermore, you will have the ability to lead or support delivery across a range of modules which are underpinned by sport and exercise therapy e.g., anatomy, sports injuries & pathology, clinical practice & assessment and exercise therapy.

You will join an excellent team working to deliver a high-quality educational experience in the Department of Sport and Nutrition. Based in our Moss House Campus, which houses a commercial clinic, Human Performance Centre and Laboratory, you will be able to further develop our external links to maximise the vocational experiences of our students alongside your excellent teaching.

We also have a public facing commercial clinic at our Summer Row campus, which includes a rehabilitation space. Currently, we run 4 MSK clinics, a return to play clinic and a special populations clinic in partnership with the NHS, which you will play an integral role in supporting, allowing you to maintain industry practice.

• Generous allocation of annual leave
• 38 days' paid leave per year
• 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Employer Contributions 28.6%
• Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
• Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
• Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
• Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
• A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including car, technology home and cycle.
• Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
• Free on-site gym membership

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.

Closing Date - Sunday 27th April 2025.

Interview Dates - TBC.

UCB is an equal opportunities employer.

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