Teacher in Sport & Leisure (2025/CS116)


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Peterlee, SR8 2RN
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	21 Aug 2026
Closing date:	6 Sept 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you passionate about sport and inspiring the next generation of athletes, coaches and fitness professionals?East Durham College is seeking anenthusiasticand experienced Teacher in Sport to join our dedicated curriculum team.

In this rewarding role, you will deliver engaging andambitioussport programmes across a range of levels, helping students develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed for future success.You will play a key role in curriculum delivery, student progress, assessment, quality assurance and course leadership responsibilities.

What you'll do

• Deliver high-quality, engaging sport lessons using a variety of teaching methods and technologies.

• Supportand motivate students to achieve their academic and career goals.

• Monitor student progress, provide constructive feedback and maintain accurate records.

• Leadand coordinate assigned programmes, including assessment and quality processes.

• Contribute to innovative curriculum development aligned with industry needs.

• Build positive relationships with employers, schools, parents and other stakeholders.

• Supportopen events, interviews and student recruitment activities.

What we're looking for

• Degree or industry-recognised qualification in Sport.

• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent).

• Teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards one.

• Significant industry experience within the sport sector.

• Experience delivering formal education programmes and assessing learner achievement.

• Excellent organisational, communication and IT skills.

• Commitmentto professional development and outstanding student outcomes.

Why join us?

At East Durham College, you'll be part of a forward-thinking teamcommittedto delivering exceptional education and creating opportunities for learners to succeed.We offer asupportiveenvironment where innovation,collaborationand professional growth are encouraged.

What the college offers its staff

What we offer:

• 45 days annual leave + Bank Holidays.

• Teacher Pension Scheme with up to 28.68% employer contributions.

• Access to a Cash Healthcare Plan.

• Heavily discounted Gym Membership.

• Enhanced Maternity/ Paternity and Adoption leave.

• 3 days paid emergency leave per year.

• Various Paid and unpaid leave for other needs.

• Funded Continuous Professional Development (CPD) where appropriate.

• Onsite restaurant, Canteen and Hair and Beauty Salon.

• Free onsite parking.

• On site Nursery facilities (up to 5 yoa).

• Cycle to work scheme and much more.

• Access to free Beamish Tickets.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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