We are recruiting a temporary Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science and Sport Coaching to work at Hertford Regional College to help deliver an outstanding learner experience and be inspirational to students at their state of art facilities in Broxbourne.
About HRC
HRC are a vibrant, dynamic further education college, recently graded a Good College by Ofsted, with students across two campuses, with ambitious growth and development targets.
HRC put people first – students, staff, the organisations that they partner with, and the local communities that they serve.
The HRC goal is to create a supportive environment for all staff in which they can develop their skills, progress their career and make a real difference in their local community. HRC ethos is evident in everything that they do and are always looking for new colleagues who share the HRC vision and values. As part of the HRC team, you will benefit from fantastic on-site facilities, exciting opportunities for career progression and relevant training opportunities to help you gain the additional skills that you need to reach your full potential.
About The Role
We are seeking an individual who is enthusiastic about supporting learners in developing their knowledge, practical skills and to deliver classes at the Broxbourne Campus from September 2026. As a Sports Lecturer you will deliver the full range of professional services associated with programmes of teaching, learning, assessment and student support.
Main areas of responsibility:
Ensure the full implementation of course review, evaluation and development, and other quality assurance processes as required by College policy.
Set and monitor targets for student recruitment, enrolment, attendance, punctuality, retention and achievement and report to curriculum manager.
Work pro-actively to secure constant quality improvement and student completion and achievement of the highest possible standards.
Maintain high levels of pastoral support to all learners as appropriate, including day-to-day management of student discipline, student attendance and liaison with parents, guardians, employers and schools.
Undertake the role of personal tutor to groups of learners.
Undertake entry phase activities such as the interviewing, assessment, selection and induction of students.
Organise and supervise student placements as required.
Play a full role in the maintenance of student discipline, operation of the College’s student disciplinary policy, and the maintenance of high standards of campus life generally.
Ensure implementation of College policy on student representation at course level.
To continuously review and recommend changes in the curriculum that meets the needs of the college, local communities, government priorities and awarding bodies.
Prepare staff and programme-related documentation for inspection visits (in particular, the accuracy of timetables, scheme of work, and lesson plans). To maintain all relevant course documents and student records in line with quality assurance procedures.
To ensure all learners are receiving ALS as necessary.
Introduce / implement / recommend whatever additional measures may be necessary to improve teaching and learning grades (peer observation, critical friend, etc.)
Ensuring compliance with internal/external verifiers and awarding body requirements.
Review and evaluate provision and performance including value added measures.
To ensure learners are appropriately enrolled, withdrawn where necessary, and adhere to registration exam entry procedures.
To ensure that your programme area meets the assessment and quality assurance requirements of the appropriate awarding bodies.
To ensure that trips and visits are properly arranged and documentation is correctly completed in line with college policy.
Assist with the specification of equipment, accommodation and other resources required for the full development of the team’s programmes.
Work at all times as part of a programme learning area, and undertake related lead roles as necessary.
To deliver planned, coordinated, high quality teaching and assessment on appropriate subjects/units and contribute to teaching on other programmes, as agreed with the line manager. Teaching duties include the appropriate preparation and delivery of learning materials and resources.
To devise appropriate Schemes of Work, Lesson Plans and Individual Learning Plans in accordance with college policy and procedure.
Undertake any additional measures to improve teaching and learning grade. eg sharing of good practice, peer observation, critical friend etc and ensure the action plan from the observation grade is followed.
Carry out peer observations.
To undertake regular programme and course reviews and produce action plans which feed into the self-assessment and business planning strategic process.
Proactively contribute to the review and development of the curriculum area and the departmental strategic plan.
Promote the curriculum area and participate in college events, recruitment interviews, marketing and publicity, open days, visits, internal and external competitions etc
The hours offered are:
Mon
11.30-13.30 Sport coaching L3 yr 1
Tue
9-10 Sport coaching L3 Yr2
Thur
12.30-13.30 Sport coaching L3 yr 1
Fri
13.30-14.30 Sport Science L3 yr1
About You
Successful candidates will display a passion for teaching and enjoy interacting and engaging with students. You will work collaboratively with colleagues whilst using your own initiative. You will have great interpersonal and organisation skills and ideally be able to demonstrate previous teaching experience as well as practical experience.
You will possess:
* Proven teaching experience in Sport and Exercise Science/Sport Coaching related subject specialism in an FE or HE environment at BTEC Level 1-3 or you may be an industry experienced professional capable of delivering higher education course content
* Maths and English qualifications at minimum level 2 or be committed to achieve these within a specified time period
* Teacher training qualification such as a PGCE or DTLLS or commitment to achieve in a specified period of time
* GCSEs C or above in Maths and English (or equivalent)
* Knowledge of the current Sports environment
* Competence in using business IT applications
* Excellent administrative skills appropriate to the post e.g. record keeping; time management; etc
* Sound teaching skills including appropriate assessment methods, and the ability to adopt appropriate and effective teaching/learning strategies
* Experience of providing personal tutorial support for learners
Want to make a difference and help influence the future of our students by providing them with an exceptional learning experience?
All applications will be considered upon receipt, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early before the closing date.
*All positions are subject to a DBS clearance check*
For further information please call (phone number removed)
Salary description
£28.86 - £31.01 per hour