Teacher of Sport

TES FE News; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A Sixth Form College in Southampton is seeking a dedicated individual for a one-year maternity cover role. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality teaching in Sport and Protective Services and engage in enriching extracurricular activities. Applicants should be committed to educational excellence and professional development. Benefits include free parking, an onsite nursery, and a strong support system for Early Career Teachers.

Benefits

Free parking

Onsite nursery

Employee Assistance Programme

Free gym access

Qualifications

• Welcoming applications from ECTs and experienced teachers from relevant educational backgrounds.
• Willingness to engage in ongoing professional development.
• Commitment to promoting welfare of young people.

Responsibilities

• Deliver teaching across various courses in Sport and Protective Services.
• Engage in extra-curricular activities to enrich student experiences.
• Support wider college activities and adhere to safeguarding policies.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Student-centred approach

Collaboration

Commitment to safeguarding

Job description

Overview

One-year maternity cover, applications welcome for full or part-time role. We are looking to recruit a talented and enthusiastic person to join our highly successful and inclusive Sixth Form College. The successful candidate will be a committed, inspirational and dynamic individual with a passion for teaching. We welcome applications from ECTs and experienced teachers from Sixth Form Colleges, Schools and FE Colleges.

The Faculty for Sport and Protective Services offers a wide range of courses including: BTEC Level 2 and 3 Sport, A-level PE, NCFE Level 2 Public Services and BTEC Level 3 Public Services, together with a range of additional sports qualifications and the Duke of Edinburgh scheme to enrich the student experience and support students in their career opportunities. The faculty has dedicated specialist teaching spaces and supports a range of extra-curricular activity to enrich the taught curriculum including an excellent sports academy programme.

Itchen College is a thriving Sixth Form College with a broad curriculum offer to meet the needs of the local community. The college is situated in pleasant surroundings to the east of Southampton with excellent local transport links. Ofsted inspected the college in September 2024, grading overall provision as Outstanding with Outstanding Quality of Education, Outstanding Behaviour and Attitudes, Outstanding Leadership and Management, Outstanding Education Programmes for Young People and Outstanding Provision for Learners with High Needs.

The college is committed to supporting staff wellbeing and professional development. The college has an excellent in house CPD programme for all teaching and support staff including a dedicated programme for Early Career Teachers. The college also has close links with the Southampton Education Forum, the Wessex Group and the SFCA, including subject groups and CPD opportunities at all levels. The college offers a wide range of benefits for staff, including free parking, an onsite nursery, TPS pensions, an Employee Assistance Programme and free use of the college gym.

Responsibilities

• Deliver teaching across the College’s Sport and Protective Services courses, including BTEC Level 2 and 3 Sport, A-level PE, NCFE Level 2 Public Services and BTEC Level 3 Public Services.
• Provide high-quality teaching and learning experiences to support student progression and achievement.
• Contribute to additional sports qualifications and the Duke of Edinburgh scheme to enrich the student experience.
• Engage in extra-curricular activities and the college’s sports academy programme.
• Collaborate with colleagues and participate in the college’s CPD opportunities, including Early Career Teacher (ECT) support.
• Support wider college activities and adhere to safeguarding and welfare policies.

Qualifications and Requirements

• We welcome applications from ECTs and experienced teachers from Sixth Form Colleges, Schools and FE Colleges.
• Commitment to teaching excellence and a positive, student-centred approach.
• Willingness to engage in ongoing professional development and college CPD provision.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.

Application Process

To apply, please fully complete an Itchen College Teaching application form via itchen.ac.uk/about/job-vacancies/teaching-vacancies/ by the closing date. CVs will not be accepted as an alternative form of application.

Closing date: Midday on Thursday 25th September 2025. Interview date: Tuesday 30th September 2025. Please submit your application as soon as possible as we may invite candidates to interview before the closing date.

Itchen Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.