University Teacher in Physical Education

Loughborough University; Loughborough; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 46,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Flexible working arrangements

Access to university facilities

Job summary

Loughborough University invites applications for University Teacher in Physical Education. This part-time, 0.4 FTE fixed-term role runs to 30 September 2028 in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences.

You will teach across foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, with emphasis on physical education and teacher education, on-site with potential hybrid planning and marking. We seek candidates with established teaching excellence in higher education and qualified teacher

Qualifications

• Excellence in teaching foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Ability to develop and improve taught content at module/programme level.
• Strong communication skills and engagement with learners.
• Experience using innovative teaching methods to enhance learning.
• Pathway to or achievement of professional accreditation in teaching practice.
• Relevant knowledge in physical education and teacher education.

Responsibilities

• Teach across Sport Programmes at foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Emphasise modules related to physical education, academic skills, social science and teacher education.
• Teach across multiple programmes with a primary focus as listed (Sport Science, Coaching and Physical Education; PGCert in Education Secondary PE).
• On-site teaching with some hybrid working for planning and marking.

Skills

Excellence in teaching

Curriculum development

Communication skills

Innovative teaching methods

Professional accreditation pathway

Subject knowledge: physical education

Education

Qualified teacher status

Job description

The University is dedicated to supporting an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment - to create better futures, together. The diverse backgrounds, characteristics and opinions within our community are our great strength and are key to our pursuit of delivering educational excellence, enterprise, research and professional services. We welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds and minoritized groups as they are currently under-represented within our community.

We recognise the value of a fulfilling and balanced work and personal life which promotes wellbeing. We seek to support colleagues in achieving this balance and have family-friendly policies, flexible working arrangements and many roles can be suitable for dynamic working arrangement. This includes considering applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible.

We are proud to be a Real Living Wage Employer—so much so that we go beyond the standard, providing additional supplementary payments at specific pay points to further support our employees' financial wellbeing. Further information about the Loughborough Real Living Wage Supplement can be found on our HR webpage .

Loughborough University is a UKVI Sponsor. Some individuals may require sponsorship to enable them to apply for a visa to provide them with the right to work in the UK. Please note certain roles are not eligible for sponsorship. For further information and eligibility please visit the UKVI website .

Job details

Job title University Teacher in Physical Education Job reference REQ260796 Date posted 26/10/2026 Application closing date 04/11/2026 Location Loughborough Package Specialist and Supporting Academic grade 6 from £35608 to £46049 per annum. Subject to annual pay award.

Job description

School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences

Part-time (0.4 FTE, 14.8 hours per week); Fixed Term to 30 September 2028

Join us and be part of a vibrant community at Loughborough University.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for:

Joining the Learning and Teaching Discipline Group in Physical Education, Sport Pedagogy and Coaching within the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University, the successful candidate will teach across the Sport Programmes at the foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate level. We envisage specific emphasis to teaching on modules related to physical education, academic skills, social science, and teacher education. The candidate will teach across multiple programmes, with a primary focus on those listed below (see below links).

• Sport Science, Coaching and Physical Education BSc | Undergraduate study
• Post-Graduate Certificate in Education Secondary Physical Education | Postgraduate study

The majority of the work will consist of on-site teaching duties, with the opportunity for some hybrid working to undertake content planning and marking.

The successful candidate will have experience within a higher education setting and will have qualified teacher status with experience of physical education teacher education.

About the University

Universities are one of this country’s greatest assets. We’re educators, employers, innovators and pioneers. We shape culture and society.

At Loughborough, we strive for better, think differently, challenge convention and take action. We are passionate about finding solutions to the major problems faced by society and the planet, and we create opportunities for those with the drive, the ambition, and the determination to apply themselves in the pursuit of better.

About the Department

The School of Sport Exercise and Health Sciences (SSEHS) is a multi-disciplinary school committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. It upholds the highest standards of excellence in research, innovation, and pedagogy across the full spectrum of disciplines within sport, exercise, health and wellbeing.

About You

To be successful we are looking for candidates with the following key experiences and skills.

• Excellence in teaching foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate students within academia.
• Passion for developing and improving taught content, both at a module and programme level.
• High level of communication skills.
• Evidence of using innovative teaching methodologies to enhance students’ learning experience.
• Have achieved, or be on a pathway to achieve, professional accreditation in teaching practice.
• Relevant subject specific knowledge within the area of physical education and physical education teacher education.

For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Application Process

For further support with your application, please refer to our application guidance , which includes some top tips to help you when completing your application.

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process. If there are additional adjustments, you’d like to request please contact Dr Rachel Sandford using the email above. We also offer reasonable adjustments on the job.

Our Benefits

Time off

generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme.

Where you work

access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

Financial Wellbeing

competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities.

Support for you and those close to you

through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options.

Health and Wellbeing

discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support.

Travel and sustainability

access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting.

Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University.