Lecturer in Sports Therapy (HE)

Bluetownonline; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a passionate Lecturer in Sports Therapy to join their dynamic team in Birmingham. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on students' career aspirations through high-quality teaching and practical experience in a clinical setting. With a commitment to delivering a diverse educational experience, you will engage in modules covering anatomy, sports injuries, and clinical practice. The institution prides itself on its supportive environment, generous leave, and excellent development opportunities. If you're dedicated to fostering student success and enhancing vocational experiences, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

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 at undergraduate level or substantial work experience in sports therapy.
• Ability to deliver modules related to anatomy, sports injuries, and clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist modules that translate theory into practice in sports therapy.
• Support and lead delivery across a range of modules in the Department of Sport and Nutrition.

Skills

Teaching experience in Sports Therapy

Clinical practice experience

Knowledge of anatomy

Understanding of sports injuries

Assessment skills

Exercise therapy knowledge

Education

Relevant degree in Sports Therapy or related field

Professional qualifications in teaching

Job description

Job Title: Lecturer in Sports Therapy (HE)

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £38,249 - £42,882 per annum - AC2

Job type: Permanent, Full-time

The University is unlike any other. Standing proud in the heart of the city of Birmingham, they have been delivering career-focused education and training for decades. With around 8000 students across FE and HE level provision, the University is highly respected by employers and industry in meeting the region's skills needs.

The University's mission is to promote and provide the opportunity for participation in the learning process by those with the ambition and commitment to succeed and to maintain a learning community that meets the diverse needs of our students, the economy and society at large.

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.

Benefits:

• 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

Extra Information:

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.

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