DescriptionSupporting documentsEmployerLocation
SalaryUnqualified: £28,582 - £31,182 per annum
Qualified: £32,102 - £36,084 per annum
(to be calculated pro rata)
Hours 29.6 hours per week, all year round
Contract Permanent
Location University Centre Peterborough
Closing Date07 July 2025
Join us in shaping the future of sport education at University Centre Peterborough!
Are you a dynamic and inspiring individual with a deep understanding of strength and conditioning. Do you thrive on shaping the minds of future sports professionals? University Centre Peterborough is seeking a dedicated Lecturer in Sport to join our vibrant team and contribute to an exceptional learning experience for our students.
About the Role
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact, teaching and assessing across a range of Sport courses from Level 4 to 6. The teaching focus is strength and conditioning. You’ll play a crucial role in student retention and achievement, contributing to a supportive and engaging educational environment. This position also offers the chance for course co-ordination and potential involvement in internal verification/moderation.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Delivering high-quality teaching that meets or exceeds College standards.
2. Assessing student work and providing constructive, motivating feedback.
3. Developing and reviewing innovative course materials and schemes of work.
4. Providing academic tutorials and support to students.
5. Actively participating in student recruitment and marketing activities.
6. Championing safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion.
7. Primarily based at the Peterborough Campus but some delivery maybe required at UCP Stamford
Why IEG?
8. Competitive Leave: 37 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas close down. (Pro-rata for part time staff)
9. Financial Security: Teachers Pension Scheme
10. Supportive Environment: Benefit from a gym, free on-site parking, access to employee assistance programme and a friendly team atmosphere
11. Professional Growth: Ongoing training and development opportunities
About You
You're a highly motivated and skilled educator with a genuine passion for Sport and a desire to see students succeed.
Essential qualifications and experience:
12. Masters degree in Sport / related field or willingness to work towards
13. Minimum of a degree in Sport
14. Minimum Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy.
15. Comprehensive and recent experience working in the Sport sector with expertise in strength and conditioning.
16. Up-to-date knowledge of current initiatives impacting the vocational/subject area.
17. Knowledge and experience of embedding English and maths into curriculum delivery.
18. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate students.
19. Strong planning, organisation, and administrative skills.
20. A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
Ideally, you'll also have:
21. A Level 5 teaching qualification (e.g., DTTLS, Diploma in Education and Training, Cert Ed or PGCE) - Note: If you don't have this, we'll provide training to help you achieve it within three years of employment as an Unqualified Lecturer.
22. Previous teaching experience, particularly within Further or Higher Education.
23. Experience in course co-ordination or internal verification/moderation.
24. Ability to drive the minibus or willingness to take the minibus test
Ready to Inspire the Next Generation?
If you're ready to make a significant contribution to the success of our Sport students, we encourage you to apply!
Safeguarding Statement
IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.
Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.
Safeguarding Statement
IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.
Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.