Lecturer in Sport
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 3RL |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 5 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 15 Oct 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
• West Suffolk College, Bury St Edmunds
• 0.6 FTE - 21 hours per week, 52 weeks per year – Maternity Cover
• Commencing February 2027
• Salary: £29,583 - £41,964 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)
• Actual Salary: £17,749 - £25,178 per annum
We are looking for a passionate and knowledgeable individual to deliver engaging teaching across Sport programmes from Level 1 to Level 6. You will inspire the next generation of sport professionals, supporting learners to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed for employment, higher education or further training. Through industry-focused teaching and strong learner support, you will create an inclusive and motivating environment where students can thrive.
Working collaboratively with curriculum staff and external partners, you will help deliver a relevant and practical learning experience, embedding industry insights, projects, trips and work experience opportunities into the curriculum. As part of a supportive and ambitious team, you will contribute your expertise and ideas while maintaining high standards of teaching, learning and assessment, helping drive learner success and continuous departmental improvement.
What the school offers its staff
• Membership into Teachers Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday allowance of 52 days per annum + Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part-time working)
• Family friendly policies and flexible working
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Free parking
• Canteen
• Company events
• Access to various memberships and discount schemes
• Learning and development opportunities, including staff development days
• Funded subject course development for your role
• Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
• Career progression opportunities
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.