Education

Lecturer in Sport

Salary:
£28056 - £34492 per annum
Job Ref:
JN -052026-223205_1779203742
Location:
East Midlands
Date Posted:
19th May 2026
Job Type:
Permanent

Lecturer - Sport🏃

📍 Northamptonshire
⏰ Full-time (37 hours per week)
💰 £28,056 - £34,492 per annum
🌴 44 days holiday (including bank holidays)

We are delighted to be supporting a well-regarded Further Education college in Northamptonshire in the recruitment of a passionate and motivated Lecturer in Sport to join their dynamic curriculum team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a sports professional or educator to inspire learners and bring industry experience into the classroom.

✨ About the Role

As a Lecturer in Sport, you will deliver engaging and high-quality teaching across sport-related programmes, supporting students to develop both their academic knowledge and practical skills.

You will also act as a course tutor, supporting student progress, wellbeing and achievement while contributing to the development of an engaging and industry-led curriculum.

🎯 Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality teaching across sport courses to a range of learners
  • Act as a course tutor, monitoring student progress, attendance and achievement
  • Support and motivate students to achieve their full potential
  • Contribute to curriculum development aligned to industry needs
  • Deliver practical sessions, demonstrations and coaching activities
  • Participate in student recruitment activities such as open days and events
  • Support quality assurance processes including internal verification
  • Promote safeguarding, wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion across all activities


👤 About You
You will be an enthusiastic and knowledgeable individual with experience in the sports industry. Whether you're already teaching or looking to transition into education, you'll be confident delivering engaging content and motivating students.

You'll be organised, adaptable and passionate about helping learners progress into further study or careers in sport.

✅ Essential Requirements

  • BSc in a Sport-related subject (or equivalent)
  • GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)
  • Industry experience within sport, fitness or coaching
  • Experience delivering practical sport activities or coaching
  • Willingness to work towards a teaching qualification
  • Strong communication and organisational skills
  • Ability to motivate and engage learners

➕ Desirable

  • Postgraduate qualification (MSc/MA/PhD)
  • Industry qualifications (e.g. personal training, coaching badges)
  • Experience working within Further or Higher Education
  • Assessor/IQA qualifications

🎁 Benefits
The college offers a supportive and rewarding environment, including a Teachers' Pension Scheme, generous annual leave, health and wellbeing support, discounted gym membership, free on-site parking, a cycle to work scheme, high street discounts, and opportunities for professional development.

🛡️ Safeguarding
The college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

🚀 Ready to apply?
If you're passionate about sport and want to inspire the next generation, we'd love to hear from you.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

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