Sport and UPS Lecturer

Join Yeovil College and help develop the athletes, leaders and protective services professionals of tomorrow. Based in our outstanding new Sports Centre, you'll inspire learners through engaging, career-focused teaching while preparing them for success in education, employment and beyond. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an ambitious and high-performing team, with excellent professional development opportunities, including the chance to gain a teaching qualification if required.

Based within our brand-new, modern, highly equipped Sports Centre – a beacon for sporting excellence in the region – you will deliver engaging learning experiences across Sport and Protective Services programmes, supporting students to achieve their full potential both academically and practically. Working closely with Study Programme Managers and curriculum colleagues, you will plan and deliver high-quality teaching, assess and track learner progress, contribute to curriculum development, lead enrichment activities and trips, and build strong relationships with employers, schools and external partners.

If you are driven to inspire success, champion high standards and contribute to an ambitious and thriving curriculum area, we would love to hear from you.

• Experience of teaching and delivering within the area of Sport and Uniformed Services.
• Strong knowledge of Uniformed Protective/Public Services and a passion for inspiring future professionals
• A sports-related qualification and either a Level 5 teaching qualification (or above) or the willingness to work towards one with the support of the College.
• Proven ability to motivate learners and support outstanding student achievement and progression
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach to teamwork
• Organised, proactive and able to manage workloads effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Confident, adaptable and able to respond positively to challenging situations
• High expectations of yourself and your learners, with a commitment to delivering high-quality teaching and learning

• Annual Salary: £26,864 to £32,114 depending on experience
• Full-time position,
  37 hours per week, all year round.
• Generous pension scheme of 28.68% employer contributions
• Staff discount scheme with high street and online retailers
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Employee assistance programme
• Free onsite gym
• Subsidised catering facilities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to free staff parking

Yeovil College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Potential applicants should be aware that all successful applicants will need to agree to an enhanced DBS check including child and if required adult barred list checks.

Yeovil College uses a third party registered body called uCheck to complete DBS checks on our behalf. Your data is handled according to the DBS Code of Practice which is available from the DBS website.