Sessional Teacher - Sport/UPS

East Sussex College Group; Hastings; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

East Sussex College Group in Hastings seeks Bank Lecturers in Sport and/or Public Uniformed Services to deliver engaging lessons on a flexible, as-needed basis. Share real-world experience and help learners prepare for careers in sport, fitness and public services.

Roles require industry experience and a passion for developing others; strong communication and collaboration are essential. Flexible hours, competitive FE salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in Sport, Fitness, Coaching, Leisure, Physical Education or Public Uniformed Services.
• Passion for supporting and developing learners in an educational setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive, collaborative and learner-focused approach.
• Ability to adapt and work flexibly in a dynamic educational environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons across Sport and Public Uniformed Services programmes.
• Share current industry knowledge to bring learning to life.
• Support learners to develop skills for employment, apprenticeships or higher education.
• Collaborate with teaching teams to provide high-quality learning experiences.
• Motivate and inspire students to achieve their full potential.
• Contribute flexibly to curriculum delivery to meet learner and departmental needs.

Skills

Industry experience in Sport & Public/

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative & team-oriented

Learner-focused & adaptable

Job description

Are you looking for a flexible role where you can share your skills, knowledge and experience with the next generation?

We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic Bank Lecturers in Sport and/or Public Uniformed Services to join our team and support our learners on a flexible, as‑needed basis.

Working with ambitious students, you'll deliver engaging lessons, share your real‑world expertise, and help prepare learners for successful careers within the sport, fitness, public services and wider related sectors.

Whether your background is in sport, fitness, coaching, the military, police, fire and rescue service, prison service, ambulance service, or another uniformed/public service setting, this is an exciting opportunity to inspire future professionals while enjoying the flexibility that bank teaching offers.

This rewarding role will include:

• Delivering engaging lessons across a range of Sport and Public Uniformed Services programmes as required.
• Sharing current industry knowledge and professional experience to bring learning to life.
• Supporting learners to develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed for progression into employment, apprenticeships or higher education.
• Working collaboratively with teaching teams to provide high‑quality learning experiences.
• Motivating and inspiring students to achieve their full potential.
• Contributing flexibly to curriculum delivery to meet learner and departmental needs.

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• Industry experience within Sport, Fitness, Coaching, Leisure, Physical Education, Public Uniformed Services, Emergency Services, Armed Forces, or a related sector.
• Relevant professional experience and a passion for supporting and developing others.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive, collaborative and learner‑focused approach.
• The ability to adapt and work flexibly in a dynamic educational environment.

• Closing date: 27th September 2026
• Interview Date: TBC

College location:

Based at our Hastings campus.

Annual salary: Circa £33 - £47 per hour including holiday/planning rates.

(Subject to qualifications, skills and experience – please note the top of the payscale is reserved for highly qualified and experienced teachers.)

Hours:

Sessional - Variable

In return, we can offer you:

A competitive FE salary, generous annual leave & pension, access to funded teaching qualifications, apprenticeships and a range of other training courses to support career development, as well as many other benefits.

OTHER INFORMATION:

East Sussex College is a values-driven Further Education college with over 1,300 colleagues and 5,500 students across campuses in Eastbourne, Hastings, Lewes, and Newhaven. We offer a wide range of programmes including A Levels, T Levels, vocational courses, higher education, and adult learning.

Our ESC PROUD Values: Positivity – Respect – Opportunity – Unity – Diversity

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles require enhanced DBS checks and eligibility to work in the UK.

We are also committed to making our recruitment process accessible for all candidates. If you require adjustments or support to fully engage with any aspect of the process, please contact People Services at [e-mail] and we will be happy to facilitate reasonable adaptations.

At East Sussex College, we celebrate individuality and strive for an inclusive, equitable workplace. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups, including Black and minority ethnic communities, people with disabilities and LGBTQIA+ individuals.

Please note: Applications may be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed.