Sports Lecturer

Are you passionate about rugby and developing the next generation of players? Do you have coaching experience and want to combine this with teaching in a supportive and rewarding environment? Are you looking for a role where you can shape both the academic and sporting success of young people? About the role Peterborough College is seeking a Lecturer in Sport with a strong specialism in rugby to join our team on a part-time basis.

This is a unique opportunity to combine classroom teaching with practical coaching, delivering engaging sport courses alongside leading and developing our rugby academy programme. You will work with students across Level 1 to Level 3, supporting both their academic progress and their development as athletes. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality rugby training sessions, managing fixtures and contributing to the AoC Sport rugby programme.

What you will be doing as a Sports Lecturer Delivering engaging sport lessons across a range of programmes Planning and delivering high-quality rugby coaching sessions Supporting the development and performance of academy rugby players Managing and coordinating fixtures within the AoC Rugby programme Assessing student work and providing clear, constructive feedback Monitoring student progress and setting SMART targets Supporting learners to achieve both academic and sporting success Contributing to course development and curriculum innovation Participating in student recruitment activities, including open events Supporting work experience opportunities and employer engagement Maintaining accurate records of attendance, progress and assessment Promoting a positive, inclusive and high-performance environment What we are looking for Recent experience within a rugby coaching environment Level 2 (or above) Rugby Coaching qualification Relevant qualification in Sport (Level 3/4 or above) Strong knowledge of rugby training, performance and development Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to inspire, motivate and develop young people Why work for IEG?

Generous Leave: 37 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas close down. (Pro-rata for part time staff) Competitive Pension:
Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS), including life assurance and death-in-service benefits Health and Wellbeing:
Benefit from a gym, free on-site parking, access to employee assistance programme and a friendly team atmosphere Professional Development:
Ongoing training and development opportunities, including sponsorship for HE/professional qualifications Employee Benefits and Rewards:
Vivup employee benefits, including lifestyle savings, eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card, providing access to a wide range of national discounts IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.