Sports & Public Services Teacher in Warrington

Are you driven to inspire learners to achieve their full potential physically, mentally, and professionally? We’re looking for an enthusiastic Sport and Public Services Teacher who can bring energy to practical sport while instilling the discipline, teamwork, and leadership essential for careers in the uniformed services. You’ll guide students toward meaningful futures in organisations such as the British Army, Royal Navy, and the UK Police Service, helping them build confidence, resilience, and real-world skills. This is a role where classroom learning meets active development, and where your impact extends far beyond education. If you’re passionate about shaping futures and thrive in a dynamic FE environment, we want to hear from you, apply today and make a difference.

We have an exciting opportunity at our Openshaw campus to join our Sport, Public Services and Care Professions Department as a Sport and Public Services Teacher on a permanent, full-time (35 hours per week) basis.

Our Openshaw campus is a vibrant, modern hub of learning, equipped with outstanding, industry-standard facilities designed to inspire both staff and students. Located just outside Manchester city centre, the campus offers a wide range of vocational and academic courses, with specialist spaces for areas such as construction, engineering, health, and digital.

The Manchester College is the Largest Further Education College in the United Kingdom and has the largest provisions for 16-19yrs olds, adults, and higher education in Greater Manchester. We currently support more than 25% of Greater Manchester’s learning provision and are currently rated “Good” by Ofsted. The Manchester Colleges offering is bolstered by 18 Centres of Excellence across our campuses, ensuring we give our best and strive to achieve an unrivalled learning experience for our students. We have partnerships with over 1000 industry and employer partners nationally to ensure our students secure their place as the leaders of the future.

Proudly, The Manchester College is also 1 of only 57 organisations nationally recognised with the Princess Royal Training Award 2025, demonstrating our commitment to investing in our people and their development.

• 45 days annual leave bookable plus 8 bank holidays.
• 3 well-being days per year.
• Significant pension contribution.
• Retail discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Start your teaching journey with us! We welcome applications from aspiring teachers who are passionate about sharing their industry skills. At The Manchester College, you will be supported by our Teaching Academy to work towards qualified teacher status for post 16 compulsory education, through a Cert Ed/PGCE. This includes 3-4 hours delivery per week and engagement with a mentor to support your progress in the profession while you work. The starting salary for an unqualified teacher is between £30,750 - £32,931. It’s a great way to kick-start a rewarding career with full training and support. Once you’ve successfully qualified and demonstrated your teaching competence, you’ll progress to the qualified teacher salary banding.

Role Responsibilities: Please see the attached role profile for an overview of general role responsibilities.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience: To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Certificate of education or PGCE.
• Current and valid industry specialism.
• Assessor qualifications (if required by Awarding Organisation).
• Minimum Level 3 occupational qualification.
• English and maths minimum level 2 Grace C or grade 4 and above.
• Significant Experience of delivering outstanding teaching and learning.
• Proven track record of high-quality teaching in delivering subject specialism or current valid industry specialism.
• Working as a team.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Meet delivery targets and plans.
• Accurate and timely reports and records.
• Positive contribution to planning processes.

Safeguarding: The LTE Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check.

Equal Opportunities Statement: At The Manchester College, we’re committed to providing an environment free from discrimination, bullying, harassment, or victimisation, where all members of our community are treated with respect and dignity. The Manchester College is committed to working in an inclusive way with all the communities where we are geographically located and to developing a workforce and student community that reflects Greater Manchester’s and the UK’s rich diversity and vibrancy.