Moulton is a land-based College based in rural Northamptonshire, we offer impressive new facilities, on-site commercial enterprise and a range of FE and HE courses.
We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer to teach Sport Studies to our Further Education Students.
Applicants should:
- Be educated to BSc Level or equivalent in a Sport related subject
- Hold Industry related qualifications linked to fitness and/or sport industry e.g. fitness instructing, personal training, NGB coaching qualifications
- Hold or be willing to work towards and achieve a Diploma in Teaching and Learning (Certificate in Education) or equivalent
- Have experience of working within the Sports industry
Candidates from a range of sporting backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
For the full requirements of the role, please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached.
The exceptional facilities offered at Moulton College fully embrace the growth in demand for sports courses. These superb facilities include a full size basketball court, four badminton courts and a volleyball court as well as a dance studio, sports science lab and fitness suite to allow a greater variety of practical subjects to be studied.
Duties will include:
- Teaching and training students and other client groups to quality standards set by the College
- Assessment of student work
- Development of Sport Studies courses
- Counselling students and maintaining discipline
- Participating in the recruitment of students, including the attendance at Shows and Careers Conventions
- Participating in internal verification, auditing and other quality monitoring processes to ensure that all learners, customers and clients receive exemplary service and attention at all times
For the full requirements of the role, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.
Do you have:
- A fitness instructing, personal training or coaching background?
- A BSc Level or equivalent in a Sport related Subject?
- A Diploma in Teaching and Learning (Certificate in Education) or equivalent or willing to work towards?
- Industry related qualifications linked to fitness instructing, personal training, NGB coaching qualifications?
- A minimum of grade C in GCSE Maths and English Language (or equivalent)?
- Commitment to and evidence of CPD?
Do you have the essential requirements above?
Are you willing to operate flexibly, have an experience within and an up to date knowledge of the Sports industry, the ability to present information effectively and motivate students in order to improve student satisfaction?
If so we welcome an application from you.
For the full requirements of the role, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.
There are too many benefits to working at Moulton College to include them all. Aside from the location (Moulton is located in the heart of the Northamptonshire countryside covering over 450 hectares, with a further 170 hectares rented as grazing for our livestock), Moulton College boasts a dedicated, skilled and experienced staff team and an aspirational student body. As a valued employee at Moulton College you will have access to:
- 44 days annual leave, including 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part-time)
- A maximum of 5 College closure days (pro rata for part-time)
- High Street Discounts scheme with access to discounts at a host of retailers
- Eligibility to join the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (a defined benefit pension scheme with an employer contribution of 23.68%)
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development of Moulton College employees
- Access to 24/7 Support Line for employees and close family household members
- A focused and committed Wellbeing group at the forefront of positive initiative
- Healthcare cash plan (subject to conditions)
- On site gym
- Discounted nursery fees
- Free onsite parking
- Cycle to work scheme (subject to conditions)
- Eye care vouchers
- Online Payslips
We help new employees settle in through central College induction events and local induction activities. We also provide a range of essential information through our online learning packages. These cover various topics including Equality, Safeguarding, Health & Safety at Work, to name a few.
Applications may be reviewed and shortlisted upon receipt. 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, in line with current legislation, an online search will be undertaken as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates to prevent (or minimise the risk of) individuals being employed to work with young people who may be unsuitable to do so. Any specific concerns regarding any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, may then be discussed during the interview stage with the candidate.
All successful applicants will be required to undergo a range of checks in line with Keeping Children Safe In Education, including an enhanced background check conducted by the Disclosure & Barring Service prior to employment commencing.
To apply for this role, please download the college application form, complete and return via email to jobs@moulton.ac.uk; these are located on the College website at https://www.moulton.ac.uk/work-for-us; Alternatively email jobs@moulton.ac.uk to request an application pack.
CV’s will not be considered.
