Sports Lecturer in Bristol

We are seeking a full‑time Sports Lecturer to deliver on our BTEC Level 2 and/or 3 Sport course. This role involves supporting students in classroom, practical and match‑day settings. You will work with students to ensure they receive the individual support needed to succeed academically, practically, and personally. The role will be located at either City Academy or Ashton Gate stadium.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering BTEC Level 2 and/or 3 Sport lessons, training sessions, and fixtures.
• Supporting students through assessments, providing feedback, and ensuring they meet their target grades.
• Monitoring student progress, attendance, and behaviour, implementing interventions where necessary.
• Acting as a tutor to students, helping them achieve academic, practical, and personal goals.
• Collaborating with colleagues, parents, and stakeholders to support student outcomes.
• Supporting and preparing students for their next steps in education or employment.
• Providing pastoral support to promote student wellbeing and adhering to safeguarding protocols.
• Supporting with student recruitment through engagement in internal and external events.

Qualifications

• Experience of, or an interest in, teaching post‑16 students.
• Ability to deliver engaging lessons and practical sessions that motivate and inspire students.
• Passion for supporting young people to achieve their potential.
• Adaptable, proactive, and eager to work in a dynamic charity environment.
• Qualified teaching qualification or willing to work towards a Level 5 teaching qualification (essential).
• UEFA C license coaching qualification (desirable).
• Degree or equivalent in Sport, Education, Coaching or related field (desirable).
• Patience, empathy, and a passion for supporting a range of different students.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging BTEC lessons, training sessions and fixtures.
• Experience in providing feedback and guidance to help students achieve their target grades.
• Knowledge of assessing and internally verifying student work in line with course requirements.
• Track record in monitoring student progress, attendance, and behaviour, with interventions when necessary.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills, promoting positive engagement.
• Ability to build positive student relationships to support academic, practical and personal development.
• Strong communication skills for working with students, parents/carers, colleagues, and other key stakeholders.
• Ability to support students' preparation for their next steps (e.g. higher education, apprenticeships or employment).
• Knowledge of safeguarding policies and best practices in an educational and sports setting.
• IT literate.
• Full UK driving licence.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (increasing to 28 days after 3 years employment and 30 days after 5 years, plus bank holidays and Christmas closure days).
• Opportunity to purchase 5 extra days holiday per year.
• A flexible working environment.
• 5 paid volunteering days per year.
• Generous continuous personal development budget.
• 2 × BCFC and Bristol Bears tickets to home league games.
• Work equipment (BCFC clothing, laptop).
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Death in Service Benefit.
• Employee Assist programme.
• The opportunity to be part of an incredible journey.

Contract: Permanent, full time – starting w/c 18th August 2026. Candidates will be expected to put time into self‑development before their start date. The role will be offered subject to an Enhanced DBS check and self‑disclosure form.

Safeguarding Statement

Bristol City Robins Foundation are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to endorse this commitment. This post requires Enhanced Criminal Records checks and may include checks against the Barred Lists, as such it is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). Therefore, all convictions including spent convictions that have not been subject to filtering by the DBS should be declared.

Equality Statement

The successful candidate must ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation or harassment of any description and to promote positive working relationships between all internal and external stakeholders.