Do you have experience in teaching & working in the sport and fitness industry? Are you looking to make a difference through teach the next generation of Sport Scientists, Coaches, Personal Trainers, Sports Therapists/Physiotherapists and other roles in this industry?

An exciting opportunity has arisen at the Buckinghamshire College Group for a full-time lecturer at our Aylesbury campus with the flexibility to work at our Wycombe Campus. We are looking for an experienced sports lecturer or suitable trainee teacher who can inspire students beyond their ambition.

Our sport courses offer students the opportunity to explore all disciplines in the sport and fitness industries. Subjects are explored in both a practical and theoretical manner and we involve employers in the design and delivery of the curriculum. We are looking for an experienced lecturer who has vocational / professional / academic experience in sport and potentially has served in the uniformed services. We can provide full teacher training and support for a suitable candidate.

The suitable candidate will:

• Use current professional / academic / vocational experience to deliver aspirational, engaging learning opportunities that motivate student satisfaction
• Promote high levels of student ambition leading to positive progression and excellent employer satisfaction.
• Deliver high quality, innovative teaching at all levels.
• Work closely with other staff and students to overcome barriers for students to ensure they receive the best start in their chosen careers.
• Have a range of fitness instruction and coaching qualifications
• Desirably have experience in the Public Services

Taking Teaching Further

The College actively engages with the Education & Training Foundation's Taking Teaching Further scheme to recruit industry professionals to teach within Further Education.

As industry professionals offer our students industry experience and insight we support our unqualified teachers to learn 'on the job'. You will be given full support throughout your development to fully qualified teacher status. Whilst in employment you would be enrolled onto the Level 3 Award in Education and Training. After completion you can choose to move be onto our Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training qualification. This is a great way for experienced professionals to achieve a recognised teaching qualification whilst in employment.

Commitment to Safeguarding

BCG is committed to equal opportunities for all, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and staff alike; all posts are subject to enhanced DBS checks.

Only completed applications will be considered for this role.

For more information on the role please contact HR directly.

Closing date for applications is the 10^th February 2025, with interviews taking place on 24^th February 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive sufficient applications or source a suitable candidate. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.