Location: Northampton
Hours: Full Time
Start Date: September
Salary: £30-33
Are you a sports professional or graduate with a strong interest in coaching and education?
Do you have the ability to deliver both practical sport sessions and classroom-based theoretical content to FE learners?
Can you inspire and engage students across Level 2 and Level 3 sport programmes to achieve their full potential?
TeacherActive is working in partnership with a specialist FE college in Northampton to recruit a Lecturer in Sport. This role is suited to candidates who are passionate about sport and committed to delivering high-quality education within a vocational setting.
You will be responsible for delivering engaging and well-structured lessons that combine practical coaching sessions with theoretical delivery. The role also involves assessing learner progress, supporting academic development, and contributing to enrichment activities that enhance the student experience.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting learners to develop both their academic understanding and practical sporting ability, enabling progression into further study or employment within the sports sector.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver sport and fitness programmes across Level 2 and Level 3
Plan and lead practical coaching and classroom-based sessions
Assess student work and monitor progress towards targets
Support learners in achieving both academic and practical outcomes
Contribute to extracurricular and enrichment activities
Requirements:
A degree in Sport or a related discipline
A teaching qualification is desirable or willingness to work towards one
Experience in coaching, teaching, or sports instruction
Strong classroom management and communication skills
Ability to engage, motivate, and support learners effectively
Benefits of working with TeacherActive:
Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
Access to a wide range of FE sport and education roles
Competitive rates of pay
Flexible working arrangements
Free CPD and training opportunities
Efficient onboarding and compliance process
Ongoing career development and guidance
About TeacherActive
TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.
Equal Opportunities Statement
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.
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Salary description
£30.00 - £33.00 per hour