Lecturer in Sport and Public Services

Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year (Temporary contract till 1st April 2022)

Kirklees College is a large and successful FE college which was rated Good following our last Ofsted inspection. Learners achieve high levels of success due to the quality and commitment of our teaching staff, with students benefitting greatly from their vocational and professional expertise.

We are now seeking a talented and enthusiastic individual to join the Sport and Public Services department to deliver outstanding teaching and learning sessions to a wide range of students, including adults, 16-18 year olds, and those studying introductory courses at community venues.

The Sport and Public Services department offers a broad range of qualifications relevant to both sectors. To enhance the student experience, there are established partnerships with the army, police, and fire services, and with a wide range of sport providers. Students are encouraged to take part in a wide variety of trips, residentials, and international education training projects in such locations as Sicily, Sweden, Martinique and Valencia. The team is highly supportive to new members of staff, and there are excellent opportunities for continuous professional development.

The department is looking to recruit a teacher with the ability to enthuse, motivate and inspire every learner. Outstanding organisational skills, the ability to work autonomously and be an excellent communicator are key competencies required by this job. We currently have two vacancies one is a Fixed Term Full Time post while another is a Part Time, Hourly Paid Post (PTHP).

The qualifications necessary for this role are a degree in a relevant subject, a post-graduate teaching qualification, and a minimum of Level 2 qualifications in literacy and numeracy (e.g. GCSE English and Maths at grade A*-C). Applicants from a sports rehabilitation / therapy background would be welcomed.

As a learning organisation and as part of our commitment to your continued professional development we may require you to complete an apprenticeship standard or framework that relates to this opportunity.

If you have supplied an e-mail address, should you be shortlisted for interview, we will contact you via your e-mail address. Please ensure that you check your 'Spam' or 'Junk' mailboxes, as sometimes emails can be diverted to these folders.

If you have any queries about this post please e-mail hrenquiry@kirkleescollege.ac.uk

Kirklees 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. As a College we are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

For further information about the role including job description and application form please visit the vacancies section of our website via the apply link.