Lecturer - Sport

TN United Kingdom; Kettering; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate Lecturer in Sport to join their dynamic team. This role involves preparing and delivering engaging lessons, supporting students in their academic journey, and contributing to curriculum development. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on students' lives and promote a culture of inclusivity and excellence. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive environment, this position offers a rewarding career path for those dedicated to education and student success.

Benefits

Teacher’s pension

Retail and Leisure Discounts

Professional development opportunities

Access to college courses

Qualifications

• Degree in Sport or related field is essential.
• Experience in training and assessing students is required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver engaging lessons in Sport.
• Support and guide students in their learning journey.
• Manage course administration and contribute to curriculum development.

Skills

Effective Communication

Organizational Skills

Teaching Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Safeguarding Responsibilities

Education

Degree in Sport or related subject

GCSEs in English and Maths

Certificate in Education or willingness to work towards it

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Location: Tresham College – Kettering Campus

Salary/Benefits: Salary from £31,930 per annum (Pro-Rata) DOE and Qualifications, Teacher’s pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.

Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time

About the role:

We are currently seeking a Lecturer in Sport to join our Sport, Public Service and Travel department at The Bedford College Group .

As a Lecturer, you play an important role in the success of our students through:

• Overall Responsibilities - Prepare, deliver, and assess subject specialisms; support and guide students; manage learning; undertake course administration; contribute to curriculum and teaching innovations; participate in marketing activities.
• Teaching Duties - Teach effectively across programmes; prepare schemes of work; develop and implement learning materials; assess students' work; monitor and record progress; prepare reports; extend learning through vocational opportunities.
• Student Management - Ensure engaging learning environments; uphold Student Code of Conduct; oversee tutors and assistants; complete administrative tasks; participate in course team meetings; implement quality processes.
• Marketing & Development - Participate in marketing activities; interview potential students; contribute to curriculum development; develop new courses; promote and safeguard welfare; carry out additional duties as requested.
• Statutory Duties - Promote safeguarding, equality and diversity, health and safety; participate in training and development.

About you:

• Qualifications - Degree in Sport or related subject; GCSEs in English and Maths; Certificate in Education or willingness to work towards it.
• Experience - Successful experience in training, assessing, and education; recent experience in Sport industries; teaching and assessing; marking assessments; delivering group learning; using Microsoft Office; working with diverse backgrounds.
• Skills - Ability to work in line with values (Student Focus, High Performance, Respect, Openness, Honesty); positive team contribution; promoting reputation; effective communication; supporting high-quality learning; creating welcoming environments; organisational skills; safeguarding responsibilities.
• Personal Qualities - Self-motivated; compassionate; strong interpersonal skills; willingness to update skills; flexible approach; willingness to travel; awareness of health and safety requirements.
• Commitment - Promoting equality and diversity; safeguarding welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults; forming appropriate relationships and personal boundaries.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

Interviews to be held: 03 June 2025

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational 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 Tresham College

Tresham College has three main sites in Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough, each with impressive modern buildings. Across our sites we offer a range of subjects including art & design, construction, engineering, motor vehicle, hairdressing and beauty therapy and more in support of our local communities.

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 andTreshamCollegein the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough;ShuttleworthCollege,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 MotorsportalongsideSilverstonerace 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 our Students

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.