Sport Teacher in Great Yarmouth

Job Title: Sports Lecturer
Location: Great Yarmouth Campus
Hours: 15 Hours - Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
Contract: Part Time
Salary: Lecturers Scale (£35,112.48 - £41,600.00)

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivational and knowledgeable Sports Lecturer to join our thriving Sport and Public Services curriculum area.

This is an exciting opportunity to deliver engaging and inspiring lessons across our Foundation provision and contribute to the development and delivery of our new sport programme. You will play a key role in supporting students to develop their knowledge, skills and confidence whilst preparing them for further study, apprenticeships or employment within the sport sector.

The successful candidate will deliver high-quality teaching and learning across a range of sport qualifications, including:

• Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Award in Sport.
• Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Award in Sport.
• Foundation Learning Sport programmes.
• New and developing Sport provision.

Working with learners from diverse backgrounds and abilities, you will create an inclusive and engaging learning environment that enables students to achieve their full potential.

Key needs from you and the role;

• Planning and delivering high-quality sport lessons and practical sessions.
• Assessing student work and providing constructive feedback.
• Monitoring student progress and implementing strategies to maximise achievement.
• Supporting curriculum development and enhancement of sport programmes.
• Acting as a personal tutor and promoting positive student engagement and attendance.
• Contributing to enrichment activities, trips, events and employer engagement opportunities.
• Maintaining accurate records in line with awarding body and college requirements.
• Promoting safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion at all times.
• Degree in Sport, Sports Science, Physical Education or a related subject.
• Teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed or equivalent) or willingness to work towards one.
• Experience delivering engaging learning programmes to young people.
• Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate and inspire students from a range of backgrounds.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting learner wellbeing.

East Coast College will offer you;

• 60 days holiday FTE (including bank holidays)
• Generous Pension - 28.68% Employer Contribution
• Free gym and swim membership
• Discounted access to campus salon and restaurant

If you share in our commitment to Education then APPLY now, or contact recruitment@eastcoast.ac.uk for more information, a conversation, or to receive the application in an accessible format.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

*Please note that all applications are assessed solely on the information provided within the application form. CVs are not used in the shortlisting process

**East Coast College require all staff to hold a minimum Level 2 or equivalent in English and maths, and be able to evidence this.

Please note, candidates who secure a teaching position, but do not currently hold a teacher qualification are required to obtain this within their first three years of employment. This can be provided by the college, however, the employee will be required to sign a commitment form, where they will be eligible to pay fees back should they fail to complete the qualification, or exit the organisation within the committed timeframe. Employees can secure their own funding such as Student Finance for the qualifications should they wish.

East Coast College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, we therefore expect all staff, visitors, and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

All applications are reviewed and scored against the essential and desirable criteria as set out in the job description and person specification to determine a shortlist. Shortlisted applications will be invited to interview and to complete a self-declaration and disclosure form. Information relating to the interview format will be shared and confirmed prior to the scheduled interview taking place and will facilitate any requested adjustments.

All offers of employment are conditional and subject to the successful completion of pre-employment checks, including at least two references, safeguarding and suitability checks, and an Enhanced DBS check where required.

We will hold and process any personal data, including sensitive (special category) personal data, relating to you in accordance with our legal obligations, in the manner set out in the Privacy Notice for Staff and in accordance with our Data Protection Policy, which is set out on the College’s website. You should familiarise yourself with our Data Protection Policy (and all other subsidiary policies to it) and comply with them at all times. Neither the Privacy Notice for Staff nor those policies form a part of your contract of employment.