Overview
Sports Lecturer Jobs in Scunthorpe, England, United Kingdom at Doncaster College
Title: Sports Lecturer
Company: Doncaster College
Location: Scunthorpe, England, United Kingdom
The vacancy
Are you passionate about sport and inspiring the next generation? We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Sports Lecturer to join our dynamic curriculum team. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver high-quality teaching, support student development and contribute to a vibrant and inclusive learning environment.
About The Role
As a Sports Lecturer, you will play a key role in delivering engaging teaching, learning and assessment across a range of further education sport programmes. You will work closely with students to support their individual progress, helping them to achieve their full potential in both academic and practical settings. The role involves teaching in a variety of environments, including gyms, studios and sports facilities, as well as contributing to curriculum development, student recruitment and wider college initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across sport programmes
- Plan, prepare and assess student work, providing constructive and timely feedback
- Supervise and support students in practical settings such as gyms, sports fields and studios
- Monitor student progress and implement strategies to support achievement and retention
- Contribute to curriculum development, quality improvement and programme planning
- Support recruitment activities including open days, interviews and engagement with the community
- Maintain accurate student records, including assessment and progress tracking
- Promote positive behaviour, safeguarding and a student-centred learning culture
- Participate in team meetings, standardisation and professional development activities
- Work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends, as required
Essential Criteria
- A relevant degree or professional qualification in a sport-related discipline
- A Level 5 Teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one)
- Significant industry experience within the sport or fitness sector
- Strong communication skills with the ability to motivate and engage learners
- Commitment to high standards of teaching, learning and student success
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary
- Enrolment onto the Teachers Pension Scheme – 28.68% Employers contribution
- 35 Bookable annual leave days, bank holidays, and 2 weeks off at Christmas.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Access to same-day GP appointments, high street discounts, discounted hair and beauty treatments, electric car scheme.
- On-site gym & florist (site dependent).
- Access to our In-house Food Hall & Coffee Shops
Additional Information
- Safer Recruitment: As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.
- Right to Work: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Closing date: 21st June 2026
Shortlisting date: 24th June 2026
Please note that we do not accept CVs; to ensure a fair and unbiased recruitment process, all applicants must complete the application form, as only submitted applications will be considered.
About Us
At DN Colleges Group, we are working towards a common goal: to transform our communities through learning. This vision reflects our belief in our students and in our ability to transform their lives so positively. Our students are at the heart of everything we do.
Our educational hub spans Scunthorpe to Doncaster and beyond. We combine distinct, high quality teaching and learning with local, regional and global reach. We connect our students and staff with partners and employers across the east/west corridor from Sheffield City Region to the Humber and Lincolnshire, across the UK and internationally
Our values
This vision is supported by a set of values that underpin how we operate every day across our organisation. Across every team and department, we follow core values that guide our decision making, our interactions and our approach to challenges and opportunities.
These values are a fundamental part of DN Colleges Group, as we aspire to deliver outstanding and inspirational teaching and learning for our students every day.
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Ambition
To achieve the highest standards.
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Support
A caring, safe and inclusive environment.
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Partnership
Collaborative working to achieve shared goals.
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Innovation
We use our initiative and are agile in finding creative solutions.
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Responsibility
We take individual and collective responsibility.
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Equality
We work with integrity and are open, honest and respectful of each other.
