Overview
Lecturer in Sport (EL328)
Salary: £28,997 - £43,748 (per annum)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Ellesmere Port Campus
We are seeking a Lecturer in Sport to join our team at our Ellesmere Port Campus. This is an excellent opportunity for an innovative and inspiring Lecturer to provide learners with an outstanding learning experience.
Key Responsibilities
* Lecturing on a range of Sport Courses
* Undertaking other duties including tutorial support and associated administrative tasks
* Promoting and Safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons in line with College policies
* Keep accurate records for learners’ progress in College and the workplace
Key Person Specification
* Degree in Sport (or equivalent)
* Teacher trained (PGCE, DTLLS or CertEd) or working towards
* GCSE Grade C (4/5) or above in English and Maths
* Proven experience of teaching Sport
* Knowledge and understanding of awarding body standards and requirements
* Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion in work and the learning environment
* Experience of working in further Education
* Up-to-date occupational experience
* Enhanced DBS Check
We welcome applications from Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs) and from current industry practitioners who do not have a teaching qualification. Anyone joining the College will be part of a Lecturer Development Programme which provides staff with a range of support and training based on previous experience and individual need. The programme will offer a range of support and development opportunities, including inductions related to all College systems and processes, an assigned curriculum mentor and regular 1-2-1 support from the Quality team. Industry experts who do not currently hold a teaching qualification will be supported through our Introduction to Teaching at Cheshire College South & West 12-week programme.
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
If you’re interested in this new opportunity, please apply by 11.59pm on 11 May 2026. The selection process will take place on 20 May 2026.
Benefits
* Access to world-class facilities
* Access to new qualifications to support your career in education such as short online courses
* Equality and Diversity
* Information, Advice and Guidance
* Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent
* Principles of Customer Service
* Financial support offered to obtain your teacher qualification
* Extensive upskilling and professional development opportunities
* Competitive salary
* Pension scheme with generous employer contributions (28.68% for TPS and 21% for LGPS)
* Up to 51 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, Christmas closure, and a dedicated Wellbeing Day
* Onsite fitness and childcare facilities
* Employee benefit platform
* Onsite Costa, café, shop, restaurants and hair and beauty salon
* Free onsite parking
* Employee Referral Scheme
* Staff Awards
Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Successful applicants will be required to provide a DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence and original qualification certificates. Online checks will be carried out and references will be sought.
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