Teacher of Sport

Scarborough Sixth Form College; York and North Yorkshire, Scarborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution in the educational sector is seeking a passionate sports practitioner to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a thriving sports academy, engage with students in leadership roles, and develop innovative programs that promote physical education. The successful candidate will play a vital role in maintaining high standards and fostering student ambition, while also participating in exciting events and exchanges. Join a forward-thinking college that values excellence in sports education and offers a supportive environment for both staff and students.

Benefits

Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Professional Development Opportunities

Annual Sports Trips

Collaborative Work Environment

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching and leading sports programs.
• Ability to engage students in sports leadership activities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality sports education and leadership training.
• Support students in achieving their sports and academic goals.

Skills

Sports Leadership

Teaching

Coaching

Curriculum Development

Education

Teaching Qualification

Degree in Sports Science or related field

Job description

Scarborough Sixth Form College offers the NCFE Level 3 Certificate, Diploma and Extended Diploma qualifications in Sport and Exercise Sport, as well as the Level 2 Certificate in Sport. Level 3 Sports Leadership qualification and Sports Academy programmes are offered alongside.

The Sport team, part of the wider Health Faculty, comprises of 5 specialist sports staff and academy coaches and are situated across 3 designated blocks which includes Sports Hall, Dance Studio, Multi-Gym and playing fields.

Attainment on all programmes is high, consistently well above national averages. The team prides itself in supporting a wide range of students to achieve excellent outcomes through its dynamic curriculum offer. Most students on level 3 programmes progress to studying sports related courses at university. There are many students who move into employment within the sector. The college’s most recent Ofsted report praised the department’s outstanding level of stakeholder engagement and it’s work with universities in driving student ambition and career pathway.

We seek an excellent practitioner who can contribute to these high standards and continued success.

There is a strong tradition of sports leadership within the college. Students support the work of the School Games Organisers (SGO), work with local primary, secondary and special schools, run disability events and deliver the home educated PE programme. Leaders work alongside National Governing Bodies (NGBs) to gain officiating and coaching qualifications. They have a high profile within the college running numerous charity events and supporting the work of the department.

Our Association of Colleges (AoC) ambassadors have launched several successful whole college initiatives. It is desirable that the successful candidate could contribute to or lead on this programme.

We have a competitive sports academy offer across 6 sports, with success in local, regional and national competitions. The programmes are overseen by our Sports Enrichment Coordinator and delivered by specialist coaches. Training and fixtures are timetabled part of a study programme and are open to all students at the college. There is also a thriving recreational lunchtime enrichment programme.

The department organises an annual exchange, jointly with S6F Maths department and with a college in Ostersund in Sweden, overseas trips to Malta, through the Turing scheme, ski trip and numerous visits to watch elite sport.

Course details can be found on our website: https://s6f.org.uk/courses/

The successful candidate will be appointed to the national pay scales for Teachers in Sixth Form Colleges, within the range £32,178 - £49.725 p.a dependent on experience.

The contract will be on a permanent, full time basis, commencing 1st September 2025.

You will be required, as part of the terms of your appointment, to attain an appropriate teaching qualification in a specified timescale, if you are not already appropriately qualified.

You will be eligible to join the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.

The information above is provided as an overview, for information only. Full details of actual terms and conditions will be supplied with the letter of appointment.

Safeguarding

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To meet our safeguarding obligations:

• Applicants are required to submit a completed Declaration Form with their application
• Referees are asked if they are aware of any child protection allegations or issue
• All appointments are subject to verification of qualifications, medical clearance, satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory written references.
• Applicants who have worked abroad or lived abroad may also be required to provide a Certificate of Good Conduct for the Country they have resided in.

Please ensure you use the Supporting Information Section of the Application Form to explain how your skills, experience and attributes make you suitable for the post. Please do not include a C.V.

Closing Date for applications: Midnight, Sunday 11th May 2025

Interviews are provisionally arranged for week commencing 19th May 2025 (subject to change)

For all recruitment enquiries, please contact Alexene Nellist at [e-mail] or telephone [phone].