Lecturer - Sport

Bedford College Group; Bedford; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Bedford is seeking a Lecturer in Sport to join its Sport department. The role involves course leadership for Sports and Esports, delivering engaging education, and supporting students to reach their potential. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and teaching experience. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and an environment committed to professional development and student success.

Benefits

45 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Teacher's pension

Retail and Leisure Discounts

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Sport at least one level above teaching level.
• Strong understanding of Sport education with recent FE teaching experience.
• Ability to deliver engaging lessons across Sport and Esports subjects.

Responsibilities

• Lead Sports and Esports courses and deliver engaging lessons.
• Develop schemes of work and contribute to curriculum growth.
• Provide tutorials, track student progress, and ensure academic standards.

Skills

Communication

Classroom management

Organization

IT proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Education

Relevant qualification in Sport

Recognised Level 5 teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE, Cert Ed)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role: Lecturer - Sport

Location: Bedford College - Cauldwell Street Campus

Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £33,048 and £38,169 per annum DOE and Qualifications, 45 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, Teacher's pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.

Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week - 52 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time

About the role

We are currently seeking a Lecturer in Sport to join our Sport department at The Bedford College Group.

Responsibilities

• Course Leadership & Teaching - Lead Sports and Esports courses (Levels 1-3), deliver engaging lessons, assess student work, and support learners to reach their full potential.
• Curriculum Development & Innovation - Develop schemes of work, contribute to curriculum growth, and implement vocational opportunities such as employer links and guest speakers.
• Student Support & Progress Monitoring - Provide tutorials, track progress, maintain records, and ensure students meet academic standards and deadlines.
• Quality Assurance & College Engagement - Implement quality processes, participate in team meetings, support open days and events, and uphold TBCG policies and values.
• Statutory Duties & Professional Conduct - Promote safeguarding, equality, and health and safety; engage in CPD; and maintain a professional, student-focused approach across all campuses.

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualifications & Subject Expertise - Relevant qualification in Sport at least one level above teaching level, plus a recognised Level 5 teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE, Cert Ed).
• Teaching Experience & Knowledge - Strong understanding of Sport education, recent FE teaching experience, and ability to deliver engaging lessons across Sport and Esports subjects.
• Professional & Technical Skills - Excellent communication, organisation, classroom management, IT proficiency (including Microsoft Office), and ability to handle sensitive data confidentially.
• Personal Attributes & Working Style - Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, ability to work independently and in teams, manage pressure, meet deadlines, and build professional relationships.
• Commitment & Compliance - Demonstrates alignment with TBCG values and policies, including safeguarding, equality, and health & safety; flexible working approach and willingness to travel across campuses.

Vision Values

• Valuing Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence - We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.

About Bedford College

Bedford College has a number of sites across the town and surrounding areas, these include our main Cauldwell Street campus in the heart of the town, our hair and beauty salon on the High Street, the advanced automotive centre on Brunel Road and the gas and technology plumbing centre in Kempston.

About The Bedford College Group

The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year.

Today, the Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire: Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College and Tresham College in the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough; Shuttleworth College, a specialist land-based college; The Bedford Sixth Form, the only dedicated sixth form in Bedford; The Corby Sixth Form, opened in September 2023; and the National College for Motorsport alongside Silverstone race circuit. To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community-based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering which offer IT training.

Safeguarding and Legal

The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy.

Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.