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Calderdale College; Halifax; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Calderdale College is seeking a dedicated Sport Lecturer to deliver high-quality teaching across Level 1–3 Sport programmes at our Halifax campus. The role focuses on planning, delivery and assessment with involvement in programme development and maintaining strong academic standards.

We value leadership, organisational and communication skills, and seek someone who can motivate learners and contribute to a positive learning culture. Football coaching experience is a plus, but not essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience teaching on Sport programmes within Further Education.
• Ability to plan, deliver and assess a dynamic curriculum across levels 1–3.
• Experience in football coaching is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and assess a dynamic Sport curriculum across levels 1–3.
• Lead programme development and maintain high academic standards.
• Contribute to a positive, ambitious learning culture and learner success.
• Work with the Curriculum Area Leader to shape the Sports provision.

Skills

Leadership

Organisation

Communication

Football coaching

Job description

Lecturer - Sports

• Company: Calderdale College
• Salary: £29,220 to £40,683 a year, pro rata
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: Halifax, HX1 3UZ
• Working pattern: On-site
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 18 Sept 2026
• Closing date: 2 Oct 2026

Calderdale College is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Sport Lecturer to join our thriving Sports Department. This role offers the opportunity to shape high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across our Level 1 to Level 3 Sport programmes, ensuring every learner is supported to achieve their full potential.

Working closely with the Curriculum Area Leader, you will take responsibility for the planning, delivery and assessment of a dynamic and engaging curriculum. You will play a key role in leading programme development, maintaining high academic standards, and contributing to a positive, ambitious learning culture.

We are looking for a candidate with strong leadership, organisational and communication skills, underpinned by proven experience teaching on Sport programmes within Further Education. You will be able to motivate, challenge and inspire learners, acting as a role model and champion for student success. Experience in football coaching would be an advantage, though it is not essential.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful, supportive and forward-thinking team dedicated to helping students excel academically, personally and professionally.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects its staff to share this commitment. Employment at the College is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. If the post falls under the definition of regulated activity it will also be subject to an additional barred list check.

When we shortlist potential candidates, we will inform those who have been shortlisted that online search may be conducted as part of the due diligence checks. The college will ensure to communicate the lawful basis on which this personal information will be collected.

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