Lecturer - Sport

Buckinghamshire College Group; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional educational institution in Aylesbury seeks a full-time lecturer for the sport and fitness programs. Candidates should have experience in teaching or a relevant industry background. The role offers comprehensive support for professional development and various employee benefits, promoting both academic and vocational training in an engaging environment.

Benefits

Pension scheme with employer contribution

35 days holiday plus bank holidays

Access to free training & professional development

Flexible working policy

Employee Assistance Programme access

Qualifications

• Vocational / professional experience in sports education.
• Experience in Public Services is desirable.
• Ability to deliver engaging learning opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver innovative teaching at all levels.
• Promote high levels of student ambition.
• Use experience to motivate and engage students.

Skills

Fitness instruction and coaching qualifications

Industry experience

Student engagement

Education

Level 3 Award in Education and Training

Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (desirable)

Job description

Do you have experience in teaching & working in the sport and fitness industry? Are you looking to make a difference through teach the next generation of Sport Scientists, Coaches, Personal Trainers, Sports Therapists/Physiotherapists and other roles in this industry?

An exciting opportunity has arisen at the Buckinghamshire College Group for a full-time lecturer at our Aylesbury campus with the flexibility to work at our Wycombe Campus. We are looking for an experienced sports lecturer or suitable trainee teacher who can inspire students beyond their ambition.

Our sport courses offer students the opportunity to explore all disciplines in the sport and fitness industries. Subjects are explored in both a practical and theoretical manner and we involve employers in the design and delivery of the curriculum. We are looking for an experienced lecturer who has vocational / professional / academic experience in sport and potentially has served in the uniformed services. We can provide full teacher training and support for a suitable candidate.

The suitable candidate will:

• Use current professional / academic / vocational experience to deliver aspirational, engaging learning opportunities that motivate student satisfaction
• Promote high levels of student ambition leading to positive progression and excellent employer satisfaction.
• Deliver high quality, innovative teaching at all levels.
• Work closely with other staff and students to overcome barriers for students to ensure they receive the best start in their chosen careers.
• Have a range of fitness instruction and coaching qualifications
• Desirably have experience in the Public Services

We will encourage you to develop new skills and expand your opportunities within the college. We are also flexible and accommodating, allowing you to be as productive as possible.

While working at Buckinghamshire College Group you can also take advantage of a host of employee benefits including:

• Pension scheme - TPS (28.68% employers' contribution)
• 35 days holiday entitlement plus Bank Holidays & Additional annual leave purchase scheme
• A wide range of learning - access to free training & continuous professional development
• A bespoke package of intensive induction and probation support
• Flexible working policy and a commitment to employee wellbeing
• Discounts in the Aylesbury Day Nursery & Aylesbury Hair & Beauty (HAB) Salon
• 24hrs/7days a week access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Cycle to work and local business employee corporate discount schemes

Buckinghamshire College Group is a Further Education college with three campuses located in Aylesbury, Amersham and Wycombe. We are proud to be a skills-based college supporting over 5,000 learners each year to achieve their study and career goals and play a pivotal role in the Buckinghamshire community working with a wide range of employers for example, Pinewood Studios, NHS Trusts and Flannery Plant Hire to name but a few.

As a member of our team you will have an unwavering passion for learning and for supporting students and staff to achieve more than they ever thought possible - while being innovative and comfortable with experimentation of new ideas and approaches including use of digital tools to enhance student engagement - we call this the Bucks College Factor!

If you have the Bucks College Factor, this sounds like a role for you and Buckinghamshire College Group sounds like a place you'd like to be part of, then we'd love to hear from you.

Taking Teaching Further

The College actively engages with the Education & Training Foundation's Taking Teaching Further scheme to recruit industry professionals to teach within Further Education.

As industry professionals offer our students industry experience and insight we support our unqualified teachers to learn 'on the job'. You will be given full support throughout your development to fully qualified teacher status. Whilst in employment you would be enrolled onto the Level 3 Award in Education and Training. After completion you can choose to move be onto our Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training qualification. This is a great way for experienced professionals to achieve a recognised teaching qualification whilst in employment.

Commitment to Safeguarding

BCG is committed to equal opportunities for all, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and staff alike; all posts are subject to enhanced DBS checks.

Closing date for applications is the 31/07/2025, with interviews taking place on from the 11/08/2025.