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Sports, Health & Fitness Lecturer – Further Education

Location: London
Contract: Temporary / Permanent opportunities available
Hours: Full-time
Start Date: September 2026

Are you an experienced Sports, Health & Fitness Lecturer, PE Teacher or Sports Coach looking for your next opportunity within Further Education?
We are currently recruiting for a Sports, Health & Fitness Lecturer to join a college team delivering engaging and high-quality learning across Sports, Health & Fitness and Academy/Enrichment programmes.

You will teach and assess learners aged 14–19 and adults, delivering courses ranging from Entry Level to Level 3, including vocational qualifications and workforce development programmes.

The Role As a Sports, Health & Fitness Lecturer, you will:

Plan and deliver engaging lessons across Sports, Health & Fitness programmes.
Teach BTEC Sport, CYQ Level 2/3 and/or Academy & Enrichment coaching.
Prepare teaching materials, schemes of work and learning resources.
Assess and monitor students' work and progress.
Provide regular feedback and tutorial support to learners.
Support student retention, achievement and progression.
Maintain accurate student and course records.
Contribute to curriculum development and programme evaluation.
Work collaboratively with colleagues and the Senior Curriculum Manager.
Attend course team meetings and contribute to the wider college community.
Support student admissions, induction, monitoring and progression where required.
Maintain high standards of safeguarding, equality, health & safety and data protection. About You We are looking for someone who has:

Experience teaching or coaching within Sports, Health & Fitness or a related subject area.
Experience working with young people and/or adult learners.
Experience delivering and assessing vocational or further education programmes, ideally BTEC Sport and/or CYQ qualifications.
A relevant degree, professional qualification or significant recent industry experience.
The ability to plan, organise and deliver effective teaching independently.
Strong assessment, administration and record-keeping skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
A student-centred approach to teaching and learning.
The ability to work effectively as part of a curriculum team.
A good understanding of safeguarding and the responsibilities involved in working with young people. Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive Further Education environment where you can make a genuine difference to learners' achievement, progression and future career opportunities.

We welcome applications from experienced FE Lecturers, PE Teachers, Sports Coaches and Sports/Health & Fitness professionals with relevant teaching or training experience.

Apply today to discuss the role and find out about other Sports and Further Education opportunities available