Practical Skills Tutor in Preston

At Myerscough, our values drive us: we are passionate about education, collaborative in our approach, professional in everything we do, and committed to Fredie (Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Engagement).

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Practical Skills Tutor – Golf Coach to join our Sport team. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic professional to deliver high-quality practical golf coaching and skills development, supporting learners to progress into employment or further study within the sports and golf industry.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and effective practical golf coaching sessions across a range of levels, ensuring learners develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to meet (and exceed) industry standards.
• Work closely with academic colleagues to integrate practical coaching with theoretical learning, supporting learner progress, achievement and employability.
• Maintain specialist golf facilities and equipment, promoting safe working practices, and contributing to College promotional activities, such as open events.
• Support learner monitoring, assessment and feedback, helping students to build confidence and reach their full potential.
• Support enrichment activities, which may occasionally involve early starts and overnight stays, as well as contributing to relevant college promotional activities.

What We Offer

• A generous holiday allowance of 42 days, plus bank holidays.
• Regular Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities.
• Hassle free on‑site parking at our Preston Campus.
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to provide wellbeing support in moments of need.
• Membership of the Teacher’s Pension Scheme.
• Flexible working options available.

Please note that as part of our commitment to safeguarding our students, our background screening checks include limited online searches. Online searches will only be undertaken in respect of the successful candidate, as a pre‑conditional term of our job offer. Safeguarding our students is of paramount importance. Our recruitment process has been designed to keep students safe and to ensure that we appoint safe and suitable people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake pre‑employment background and safeguarding checks. The successful applicant will be responsible for complying with all safeguarding policies and practices, and for ensuring student safety and wellbeing is at the forefront of everything they do.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. We are an equal opportunity employer; we want all our candidates to have a fair and equal opportunity to secure employment with us. We encourage applications from all underrepresented groups: BAME applicants, disabled applicants, and LGBT+ applicants. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, due to a disability, then please speak with a member of the People team. As a disability confident employer, we commit to guaranteeing an interview for any disabled applicant who meets all of the essential criteria.

Hours: 37 Hours per week

Department: Sports

Location: Myerscough College (Preston)

Salary: £26,486 - £30,449 per annum, in accordance with qualifications and experience (pro rata where hours worked are under 37 hours per week)