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 be connecting 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’re coaching on the gym floor, facilitating a performance analysis session or helping a learner navigate their next step into employment or higher education, every day brings something different.
About Barnet and Southgate College
We change lives, empower individuals and connect communities.
We are an ambitious, forward-thinking further education college in North London, proud to serve diverse communities across Barnet, Southgate and beyond. Our 2030 Vision is bold: to be a leading provider of learning and skills development, fostering exceptional educational experiences, driven by innovation, collaboration and excellence.
Our Sport and Service Industries department is one of our fastest-growing areas, built on strong employer partnerships, excellent facilities and a genuine commitment to learner success. You’ll be joining a team that values your professional expertise, encourages your ideas and gives you the freedom to make a real impact.
What You’ll Be Doing
No two days look the same, but here’s a flavour of what you’ll be getting involved in:
* 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.
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.
Our Employee Pledge
The College offers employees a generous holiday allowance of 55 days annual leave for our academic staff plus bank holidays. Pro Rata'd for part time employees. We also offer an attractive package of optional benefits for employees to take advantage of - please see below a list of our current staff benefits available at the College. Other benefits include:
- Taking Teaching Further (National initiative): An early career support package would be available for eligible successful candidates to support new Teachers in all T Level pathway subjects and Maths, English and SEND subjects.
- Targeted Retention payments for FE Teachers: Targeted retention payments are available for eligible successful candidates in specific subjects.
- Annual Season Ticket Loans: We offer permanent or contract staff with a minimum of a 12 month contract the option to purchase an annual season ticket loan without the big financial hit in one go! A season ticket loan will spread the cost over the course of a year by using the salary sacrifice scheme, this helps with your finances and is paid back monthly through your salary.
- Cycle to Work Scheme: The scheme is an incentive for staff, offering tax free bikes through bike shops and is run by Cyclescheme Ltd. You can get a tax-free bike, which for most people means they save around 32% of the cost for a new bike!
- Employee Support Helpline: The Employee Assistance Helpline can be contacted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They provide you and your family with counselling and advice, covering a variety of personal or workplace issues. It is free to use and all calls are confidential.
- Eye Tests for DSE Users: The College will refund the cost of regular eye tests for staff that use Display Screen Equipment regularly as part of their duties.
- Flu vouchers: We offer established staff a free flu vaccination voucher to take to a large range of local high street pharmacies.
- Gym Facilities: Our Sports Centre at Southgate Campus is available for all staff with cardio, strength and conditioning equipment. The 2-floor gym is free for members of staff to use Monday to Friday within term time.
-Hair Salon Services and Beauty Treatments: A range of competitively-priced hairdressing services are accessible at our Colindale Campus. Regularly providing special staff offers which is convenient during lunch hours or after work.
- High Street Discounts: Discount for teachers is a shopping benefits website for staff which gives access to fantastic savings on leading retail brands, plus lots of great special offers! We also have staff discount available with local high street stores within walking distance of our three main campuses
Salary description
£35849.00 - £47299.00 per year