Lecturer in Sport

**Description**:
**Job Title**:Lecturer in Sport

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**Department**:Health Creative Industries & Protective Services

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**Section**:Sports

**Salary**: £31,788-£35,777 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Current FTE 0.6 with potential to expand

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We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lecturer in Sport to join our team in the Health Creative Industries & Protective Services department. As a Lecturer in Sport, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment to our students, ensuring successful learner outcomes and maximising the potential of every student to progress to their chosen destination.

As a Lecturer in Sports at Hugh Baird College, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse group of students from various backgrounds and abilities. You will play a vital role in shaping the future of our students, helping them to develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in their chosen career paths. At Hugh Baird College, we are committed to creating a positive and supportive learning environment that encourages creativity, innovation, and excellence. Join our team and become part of a dynamic and inspiring community of educators who are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our students.

**Safeguarding Our Students**

At Hugh Baird College, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check will be required for this position, and you will be required to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands, or final warnings in line with current guidance.

**About Hugh Baird College**

Hugh Baird College is a college and University Centre situated in Merseyside, England. With over 300 courses delivered to more than 5,000 students, it is one of the largest education and training providers in the area. The College offers courses from entry Level to Level 3, A-levels, apprenticeships and university-level courses, foundation degrees and degrees. We are proud to serve our local community by helping people gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to reach their full potential. We are a Mindful Employer and have signed the 'Charter for Employers Positive about Mental Health'. We are committed to creating a supportive and open culture, where colleagues feel able to talk about mental health confidently.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Teach students enrolled on a range of courses as assigned by your line manager.
- Implement appropriate feedback and assessment systems to accurately check learning, adapting teaching as required to ensure learner progress.
- Operate within the Quality Assurance framework.
- Manage courses or parts of courses as required including administration and organisation.
- Contribute to curriculum innovation, development, and implementation.
- Maintain a professional learning environment in the classroom consistently implementing the College’s behaviour management processes as required.
- Maintain and update teaching expertise and skills to continually develop your teaching practice and deliver the best outcomes for learners.

**Requirements**:

- A degree in Sport or a related field.
- A recognised teaching qualification or willingness to undertake training.
- Experience teaching Sport at a range of levels.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good organisational and administrative skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Passion for teaching and learning.

Please see the person specification for further details.

**Benefits**:
**Rewards and Benefits at Hugh Baird College**

We value our employee's contribution to our organisation, that is why we provide a range of benefits and rewards to help and support them, including:

- Generous Holiday Allowance
- Membership to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme (dependent on role)
- Discounted access to our fully equipped gym
- Discounted rail travel or bus travel
- Free onsite parking
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health Support
- Cycle Benefit Scheme
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- Cashback and Retail discounts
- College celebration events

For more information on these particular benefits or the other benefits of working at Hugh Baird visit our staff benefits page.

**About Hugh Baird College**:
Hugh Baird College is a College and University Centre situated in Merseyside, England.

We are one of the largest providers of education and training in the area, delivering over 300 courses to more than 5,000 students.

We offer courses from Entry Level to Level 3, T-levels, A-levels, Apprenticeships and University level courses, Foundation Degrees and Degrees.