Sports Lecturer

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About Newham College

Newham College London, now merged with NewVIc Sixth Form College, is the largest post‑16 education provider in Newham. With campuses in East Ham, Stratford, Plaistow and the London City Institute of Technology (LCIoT) in Canning Town, we serve over 11,000 students across a range of pathways, including 16‑18 study, adult education, apprenticeships and higher education. With more than 600 staff, four main campuses and an annual turnover of £60 million, the College is one of the borough’s largest employers and a key driver of local economic and community development.

Role Overview

The Sports Lecturer will join an innovative and dynamic team within the Directorate of Professional Service Industries. The role involves preparing and delivering teaching across a range of 16‑18 full‑time programmes, providing advice and support to students, acting as a Personal Tutor, conducting Internal Quality Assurance and handling related teacher administration duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, plan and implement effective and inclusive teaching and supporting learning activities.
• Provide high‑quality teaching, learning, assessment and internal moderation across a range of courses.
• Teach across a range of modules or within the Sports subject area using appropriate teaching, learning support and assessment methods and technologies.
• Assess students’ work and progress, and provide constructive feedback.
• Contribute to the delivery, tracking and monitoring of key skill performance among student cohorts in Sports.
• Seek ways of improving performance by reflecting on teaching design and delivery, and analysing feedback.
• Contribute to outreach and/or widening participation activities within the school.
• Tutor students, giving appropriate support to enable them to achieve their academic, personal and vocational targets.
• Interview and give guidance to prospective students.
• Assist students in progressing to higher education or employment.
• Contribute to the development and continual improvement of courses, coordinating effectively with both staff and students.

About You

We are looking for someone who can motivate and inspire the next generation of Sports learners. You will bring:

• Experience of planning and delivering in line with Ofsted requirements, achieving at least a ‘good’ standard.
• Ability to plan learning in line with Ofsted requirements.
• Proven experience teaching and assessing courses at various levels, providing high‑quality feedback and assessment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to meet targets, KPIs or deadlines.
• Familiarity with safeguarding and relevant procedures.

Essential Qualifications / Training

• Degree in Sports.
• Comprehensive understanding of the curriculum with subject specialism to at least Level 3.
• Strong experience delivering to 16+ age groups with varied abilities in an educational setting.
• GCSE or Level 2 qualification in Maths and English.

Desirable Qualifications / Training

• Recognised teaching qualification such as PCET, PGCE or QCF Level 5 Diploma in Education.
• Internal Verifier Qualification.
• Current training and CPD taken in the past 2 years relevant to the role and vocational area.

Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, all employment offers are subject to employment checks, including enhanced DBS and Childrens Barred List checks, DfE teaching/management Barred List checks, online searches, overseas criminal record checks, evidence of identity, Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references, confirmation of medical fitness, evidence of relevant qualifications, and a check of previous employment history. The College is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners. Staff are required to become familiar with the College\’s policies and comply with safeguarding requirements, completing mandatory training in KCSIE and other key areas.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The College has a strong commitment to equality of opportunity in both service delivery and employment. All employees are required to actively support the development and implementation of equality and inclusion aims and related policies.

Recruitment Process

All application forms must be fully completed, including a complete record of education and employment history. Incomplete applications will not be considered for shortlisting. Please use an email address you regularly monitor for all recruitment communication. The salary for this position is inclusive of London weighting; salaries will be offered at the entry point of the advertised scale, potentially higher based on qualifications and experience.

Application Closing Date

7th December 2025

Interview Date

2nd December 2025