Main Grade Lecturer - Sports Lecturer (Two FTE Required)
Application Deadline: 1 June 2026
Department: Colindale Central Costs
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Colindale Campus
Compensation: £35,849 – £47,299 / year
Description
Are you a sports professional who loves seeing people grow? Do you want a role where your industry knowledge directly shapes the next generation of coaches, fitness leaders and sport practitioners? If so, you’ll feel right at home here. As our new Sports Lecturer, you will bring the world of sport to life in the classroom and far beyond it. Based at our vibrant Colindale campus, you’ll deliver engaging, practical and theory-based teaching across sport-related programmes at Levels 1–3, helping learners build the skills, confidence and qualifications they need to thrive.
Beyond the classroom, you’ll connect learners to real industry pathways through employer partnerships, academy links, competitions and enrichment activities, and you’ll have real influence in shaping the curriculum you teach. Whether you coach on the gym floor, facilitate a performance analysis session or help a learner navigate their next step into employment or higher education, every day brings something different.
Key Responsibilities
* Inspiring teaching: Deliver high-quality, inclusive sessions across sport-related programmes, from sports science theory to practical gym and coaching work.
* Learner success: Track progress, support achievement and help learners take their next step with confidence.
* Industry connections: Build links with employers, academies and leisure providers to bring real-world relevance to every lesson.
* Curriculum shaping: Contribute your expertise to curriculum development, quality improvement and enrichment planning.
* Assessment & compliance: Manage assessment and internal quality assurance processes to awarding body standards, including tracking learner evidence and preparing for external verification.
* Enrichment & events: Get involved in competitions, open days and other activities that bring the curriculum to life.
* Pastoral support: Act as a tutor and mentor, helping learners navigate challenges and supporting their wellbeing alongside their academic progress.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
* A degree or equivalent professional qualification in Sport, Sports Science, Fitness or a closely related field.
* A teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE/CertEd/DET) or genuine commitment to achieving one.
* Relevant vocational sport or fitness qualifications (e.g. Gym Instructor, Sports Coaching or equivalent).
* Recent industry experience in sport, fitness, coaching or leisure environments.
* Experience delivering sport qualifications at Level 1–3 (e.g. BTEC, NCFE, OCR, Sports Leaders).
* Strong knowledge of sport, fitness, health and exercise science, with practical coaching skills.
* A confident, positive approach to behaviour management in both classroom and practical settings.
* English and Maths at Level 2 or above (or equivalent).
* Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and safeguarding.
Even Better If You Have…
* Experience teaching, training or assessing in an FE, HE or training provider setting.
* An assessor or IQA qualification (or willingness to work towards one).
* Experience developing curriculum, creating resources or leading a course area.
* Links to sports clubs, leisure centres, academies or uniformed services pathways.
* Experience supporting learners into employment, apprenticeships, higher education or elite sport.
Potential Interview Dates
Week commencing 22nd June 2026.
Benefits
Read our Employee Pledge here!
* 55 days annual leave for academic staff plus bank holidays; pro rata for part time.
* Early career support package for eligible new teachers in T Level pathway, Maths, English and SEND subjects.
* Targeted retention payments available for eligible successful candidates in specific subjects.
* Annual season ticket loan option for permanent or contract staff with a minimum of 12 month contract.
* Cycle to Work Scheme providing tax‑free bikes.
* Employee Assistance Helpline available 24/7 for confidential support.
* Refund of eye tests for DSE users.
* Free flu vaccination voucher for staff.
* Gym facilities available on the Sports Centre at Southgate Campus free for staff Monday to Friday during term time.
* Hair salon services and beauty treatments available with special staff offers.
* High street discount benefits via shopping website and local store discounts.
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