Sport Lecturer

Posting date:	22 May 2026
Salary:	£30 to £33 per hour
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	21 June 2026
Location:	NN3 5AD
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Teacheractive Limited
Job type:	Temporary
Job reference:	SM/Sport Lecturer-89851

Summary

Lecturer in Sport (Permanent)
Location: Northampton

Hours: Full Time

Start Date: September

Salary: £30-33

Are you a sports professional or graduate with a strong interest in coaching and education?
Do you have the ability to deliver both practical sport sessions and classroom-based theoretical content to FE learners?
Can you inspire and engage students across Level 2 and Level 3 sport programmes to achieve their full potential?

TeacherActive is working in partnership with a specialist FE college in Northampton to recruit a Lecturer in Sport. This role is suited to candidates who are passionate about sport and committed to delivering high-quality education within a vocational setting.

You will be responsible for delivering engaging and well-structured lessons that combine practical coaching sessions with theoretical delivery. The role also involves assessing learner progress, supporting academic development, and contributing to enrichment activities that enhance the student experience.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting learners to develop both their academic understanding and practical sporting ability, enabling progression into further study or employment within the sports sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver sport and fitness programmes across Level 2 and Level 3
  
• Plan and lead practical coaching and classroom-based sessions
  
• Assess student work and monitor progress towards targets
  
• Support learners in achieving both academic and practical outcomes
  
• Contribute to extracurricular and enrichment activities
  

  Requirements:

  • A degree in Sport or a related discipline
    
  • A teaching qualification is desirable or willingness to work towards one
    
  • Experience in coaching, teaching, or sports instruction
    
  • Strong classroom management and communication skills
    
  • Ability to engage, motivate, and support learners effectively
    

    Benefits of working with TeacherActive:

    • Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
      
    • Access to a wide range of FE sport and education roles
      
    • Competitive rates of pay
      
    • Flexible working arrangements
      
    • Free CPD and training opportunities
      
    • Efficient onboarding and compliance process
      
    • Ongoing career development and guidance
      

      About TeacherActive

      TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

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