Application Deadline: 5 January 2025
Department: Central Sport
Location: Sandwell College
Compensation: £25,611 - £46,263 / year
Description
We are excited to announce we are now looking for a Lecturer in Sport to join our established reporting into the Head of Section. This is a full-time, fixed term contract till the end of the academic year (July 2025).
Key Responsibilities
This role will allow you to deliver exciting and interactive teaching, learning and assessment to an outstanding standard, whilst ensuring outstanding success for all learners and ensure targets are met. You will assume joint responsibility within course teams for the quality of course delivery and work with an agreed teaching load, to teach groups of students in one or more of the core programme areas.
This is an excellent opportunity to take full responsibility for course tutorship and encourage opportunities for learning, including work experience and enrichment. You will use your excellent communication and organisational skills to conduct a variety of diverse methods to meet all students learning requirements.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Previous academic experience in Sports would be fantastic, along with a recognised teaching qualification, (L5 or above). We will also consider someone who is willing to work towards obtaining this qualification and has experience of working in an Sports related role which would be relatable to the areas we teach. We are looking for individuals who can inspire our students with passion and enthusiasm.
Benefits
- Very competitive salaries that have seen sector leading pay awards
- Excellent annual leave entitlements for all (between 35 and 50 annual leave days, as well as 8 bank holiday days, and additional time off over the Christmas period!)
- Dedication to career development and progression through dedicated development days, talent schemes and much more
- Recognition for great work through awards, events and celebration days
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Access to onsite facilities with discounted rates on services including Bliss Hair & Beauty Salon, dog grooming, car health checks
- Use of the College gym facilities as well as discounts at local gyms
- Generous pension schemes (23.68% employer contribution for teaching roles, 21.5% employer contribution for non-teaching roles)
- Access to a huge range of high street discounts
- Free will writing
- Travel discounts including local bus, tram, train, as well as cross country coach and trains
- Free flu vaccine
- Free confidential counselling service and wellness platforms
