Moulton College

Head of Rugby Academy/Lecturer - Sports Studies

Location
Moulton, Northampton
Salary
£30,263 - £36,318 per annum
Posted
17 Jul 2018
Closes
25 Jul 2018
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Sports Studies and Outdoor Adventure has been offered as an academic discipline at Moulton since 1999. The College has responded to the enormous growth in students attending the range of sports courses by heavily investing in new state of the art facilities. Alongside the full range of training areas, sports pitches and courts more recent additions have included a sports therapy clinic, indoor sports hall housing a climbing wall and Olympic free weights area and full size rubber-crumb and first Generation Astroturf suitable for hockey, tennis and netball and our brand new athletics track.

This role is intended to be a figurehead for our rugby academy. As well as providing first class coaching, teaching and training of academy students, you will also be a key contact with our partners. Internally you will also provide mentoring and support to colleagues engaged in rugby coaching and development.

Applicants will preferably hold graduate or equivalent level qualifications in a sports or sports related discipline with sound administrative and organisational skills. A relevant teaching qualification and/or industrial experience will be an advantage. Support is also available internally for those looking to develop their teaching skills.  

Working for Moulton College attracts a range of benefits including membership of the Teachers Pension Scheme; high street discounts; childcare vouchers; generous holiday entitlement; healthcare cash plan, and more.

Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted upon receipt so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

The College is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Please note that all successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced background check conducted by the Disclosure & Barring Service prior to employment commencing