Part-Time Teacher of Sport; FE​/Vocational Sport Pathway

Salary Scale: £29,500 - £34,000 per annum (FTE)

Start Date: 2nd January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter (subject to notice period)
Closing Date: 30th October 2026

Interview Date: Week commencing 2nd November 2026

Rockley reserves the right to hold interviews sooner for the right candidate.

Based at Rockley Point campus in Poole, our sixth form courses are thriving with over 100 full time learners, each year, choosing to study with us. We pride ourselves in offering an excellent vocational experience for our learners - one that supports academic achievement and also focusses on key employability skills. With students working all over the world in watersports and the outdoors, or studying at university, we really are proud of what we offer and welcome someone that shares our beliefs and vision for our young people.

Rockley Education is part of the Rockley group, established in 1976 and a UK Limited company. We are the UK’s premier provider of watersports training and school and group residential holidays. With Centres across Dorset, working as a Sports teacher for Rockley offers the successful candidate a unique career opportunity and teaching environment.

We are eager to welcome a highly qualified, dynamic, and motivational teacher to our sixth form team. The successful candidate will contribute significantly to our sport programmes, specifically the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity. Typical units would be Exercise, Health and Lifestyle, Practical Team Sports, Practical Individual Sports, Sports Nutrition, Sports Coaching, Current Issues in Sport and Sports Leadership as examples.

Our programmes combine rigorous academic coursework, professional instructor training, and practical experience, preparing students for diverse futures whether that’s progressing to university to study PE Teaching, starting a career as a Sports Coach, or embarking on a journey in the world of superyachts and global travel.

This part-time role, qualified teacher role will be perfect for individuals passionate about sports and looking to advance their career in a vibrant sixth form setting.

• January Start
• Rockley Point Campus
• Part-Time Role
• Dynamic role

• A motivated learner cohort with a passion for sport, coaching and active careers.
• A supportive, ambitious and close-knit teaching team.
• Unique teaching location on the shores of Poole Harbour.
• Access to watersports equipment and enrichment activity.
• Free parking, onsite café, and staff social events.

• Closing Date for Applications: 30th October 2026
• Interview Date: Week commencing 2nd November 2026
• Rockley reserves the right to conduct early interviews for exceptional candidates

Rockley is committed to diversity in our workforce and to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful applicant will undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with government guidelines.

This role is based in the UK, and the successful applicant will need to demonstrate their Right to Work in the UK as part of the hiring process.