Sport and Uniformed Services Lecturer

The City of Liverpool College; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 394,000 - 532,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Liverpool College invites applications for two Sport and Uniformed Services Lecturers to inspire excellence in teaching across Level 1–6 courses in Sport, Exercise & Fitness and Uniformed Public Services. The role requires delivering engaging lessons, maintaining high standards of assessment, tracking progress, and contributing to curriculum development within the VELSI department.

You should hold a teaching qualification or vocational experience, with CPD commitment, and strong

Qualifications

• A recognised Teaching qualification or vocational experience.
• Relevant vocational experience in Sport & Leisure.
• Minimum of Level 2 literacy and numeracy or willingness to complete.
• Proven relevant experience of curriculum planning, development & delivery.
• Engaged in Continuing Professional Development.
• High level of communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to set high standards for students, colleagues and for themselves.
• Experience of assessing students’ needs and planning curriculum for their benefit including Technology Enhanced Learning.
• Good understanding of curriculum development to meet the training needs of employers.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the mission and values of the College and implement them in all aspects of College life.
• Engage in annual review and strategic objectives of the College and curriculum areas.
• Plan, prepare and deliver high-quality lessons to manage learning.
• Deliver teaching across Sport, Exercise & Fitness and Uniformed Services courses (levels 1–6).
• Maintain a motivating learning environment and monitor student progress and attendance.
• Ensure teaching complies with assessment policies and contributes to student value added.
• Collaborate with Head of School to design programmes and teaching approaches.
• Support English and Maths skills development within the subject area.
• Participate in future training and development.

Skills

Teaching qualification

Sport & Leisure

Level 2 literacy

Curriculum planning

CPD

Communication skills

Standards setting

TEL learning

Quality assurance

Education

Degree in Sports

Masters in Sport

Job description

Sport and Uniformed Services Lecturer

Application Deadline: 1 January 2027

Department: Visitor Economy, Leisure & Service Industries

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Liverpool

Compensation: £36.39 / year

Description

Job Title: Sport/Uniformed Services Lecturer

Department: VELSI

Salary: £336.39 per hour Job Type: up to 24 hours per week available

The City of Liverpool College are seeking two Sport and Uniformed Services Lecturers to contribute to achieving excellence in teaching, learning and assessment through innovative and excellent practice. You will be expected to create effective and stimulating learning opportunities for all students through high quality teaching, learning and assessment.

You will deliver teaching and learning on all Sport, Exercise & Fitness/ Uniform Public Services courses. These courses vary from levels 1 through to Level 6 and offer current and relevant industry/practitioner skills.

The ideal candidate will be an innovative forward-thinking teacher, who is highly motivated to improve the chances of young people. An ability to deliver across both subject areas (Sport and Uniformed Services) would be desirable but not essential.

Key Responsibilities

1. To contribute fully to the mission and values statement of the College ensuring its effective implementation in all aspects of College life
2. To contribute to the College and curriculum area strategic objectives and to actively engage in the annual review
3. To be aware of national developments in subject area and update knowledge and skills on an annual basis
4. To plan, prepare and deliver high quality lessons in order to achieve effective management of the learning process
5. Plan and use a range of effective and appropriate teaching and learning techniques to engage and motivate students and encourage independence and student autonomy
6. Establish a purposeful and motivating learning environment where students feel safe, secure, confident and valued
7. Establish and maintain procedures with students which promote and maintain appropriate behaviour, communication and respect for others, while challenging discriminatory behaviour and attitudes
8. To set and mark work in accordance with College and School Assessment policies, to record work carried out and assessment of same
9. To track all students’ progress and attendance in accordance with agreed College systems and policies
10. To provide a balance of appropriate teaching styles and learning experiences
11. To be aware of external/internal assessment procedures and to play and appropriate part in their implementation
12. Evaluate and improve own communication skills to maximise effective communication and overcome barriers
13. To liaise with Head of School in contributing to the design of programmes and teaching approaches which will enable curriculum areas to achieve high standards and value added
14. To liaise with Head of School and curriculum teams in contributing to the administration necessary to support the teaching, learning and assessment within the subject area
15. To work with colleagues with relevant expertise to identify and address additional student English and Maths skills development in subject area
16. To review own professional development needs and to participate fully in future training and development
17. To communicate and consult with parents, carers and students including Parent’s Evening, Welcome Evenings, events and open evenings
18. To ensure that all students in the subject area comply with College’s policies and procedures
19. To provide enrichment opportunities that are exciting, motivating and enhance the student experience

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential Criteria:

1. A recognised Teaching qualification or vocational experience
2. Relevant vocational experience in a Sport & Leisure area or related and relevant work experience
3. Minimum of Level 2 literacy and numeracy or willingness to complete
4. Proven relevant experience of curriculum planning, development & delivery
5. Engaged in Continuing Professional Development
6. High level of communication and interpersonal skills
7. Ability to set high standards for students, colleagues and for themselves
8. Experience of assessing students’ needs and planning curriculum for their benefit including Technology Enhanced Learning
9. Good understanding of curriculum development to meet the training needs of employers

Desirable Criteria:

1. Hold a degree in Sports or Uniformed Services
2. Hold a masters degree in sport
3. Professional qualification relevant to the subject area
4. Possess Assessor and IQA qualifications
5. Excellent computer literacy – ability to use the current IT programs of the College
6. Experience of resource-based learning
7. Membership of a relevant professional body
8. Good understanding of quality assurance and improvement processes