Lecturer in Foundation Learning (Sport)
| Posting date: | 21 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £32,028 to £42,109 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Teaching |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 May 2026 |
| Location: | Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, ne4 7sa |
| Company: | NCG |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | NCG0001363_1776779088 |
Summary
Lecturer in Foundation Learning (Sport)
ROLE DESCRIPTION
Newcastle College is currently looking for a qualified and dedicated Lecturer in Foundation Learning to teach on the Access to Further Education course, with a specific vocational focus on Sport. The role requires the successful candidate to provide high-quality learning programs to 16-18 year olds in Foundation Learning, across different levels of further education. In addition to delivering engaging one-on-one and group tutorial sessions, the candidate will be responsible for delivering Digital Skills lessons and Vocational Sport sessions to one of the Access groups, as well as undertaking program leadership and administrative duties.
To be considered for this role, candidates should have a strong background as a personal tutor and a proven track record of developing employability skills, promoting independence, and planning learners' next steps to progress further in education, employment or training. Experience or qualifications in sports coaching or physical education are essential to deliver the vocational aspect of this role.
The ideal candidate should hold an honours degree level qualification (Level 6), a post-16 teaching qualification, and English and maths qualifications at level 2. However, if they do not hold these qualifications, they should be willing to obtain them within an agreed timeframe. It is desirable for the candidate to have experience in effective program leadership in FE and a proven track record of successful teaching and assessment practice. The candidate should possess excellent oral and written communication skills, strong IT skills, and the ability to self-manage workload and meet deadlines. The
Access to Further Education course is designed to develop maths and English skills, as well as vocational and personal skills such as confidence, self-esteem, and teamwork. Students will engage in weekly maths, English, Tutorial, ICT and vocational Sport lessons. The Foundation Learning department is a positive and well-respected place to work, where colleagues work effectively together to ensure all stakeholders get the best value from every aspect of the curriculum.
This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join a motivated, cohesive, and successful team.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITSNCG is a great place to work, with a whole host of benefits such as:
- Generous Annual Leave
- Flexible Working
- Student Discount
- Government Pension Schemes
- Cycle to Work
- Employee Assistance Programme
For more information, please see our website - Our Benefits
NCG VALUES
Our values are not just about what we do, but also how we do things. Shaped by our colleagues, customers and learners, they set the standard of how we should behave, how we work together and give us the opportunity to make the right decisions based on the values we all share.
- Being both inclusive and diverse
- Trusting and respecting our communities
- Taking ownership whilst working collaboratively
- Inspiring excellence and curiosity
For further detail about our Values and Strategy, please visit our website - Values and Strategy
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