Lecturer in Sports & Uniformed Protective Services

  • £30,000 to £37,519 per annum
  • Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole / South West
  • Full Time, Part Time

Job Details

Here at Bournemouth & Poole College, we are looking to recruit a Lecturer in Sports & UPS on a full-time, permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £30,000 to £37,519 per annum. As of August 2025, this role will benefit from a 3% pay award. 

About Us:

At Bournemouth & Poole College our staff are passionate and committed to achieve the very best outcomes for our students – we transform lives. We recognise and value our people as our most important asset in achieving each of the strategic outcomes within our College’s Strategic Plan. We believe it is through our people that an excellent student experience will be delivered, and this will have a positive impact in our local community. We value inclusion and we are committed to the promotion of equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring we have a diverse, skilled, and motivated workforce who are empowered and engaged. This makes our College a unique, vibrant and rewarding place to work.

The Lecturer in Sports & UPS Role:

Based at our Bournemouth Campus, this department comprises of four areas: Business, Tourism Sport & Uniformed Public Services. It provides a wide variety of courses from level 1 to 3 for 16-18 and adult students.

This is a thriving and growing department and, for the successful candidate, that is an exciting opportunity to join a team of expert practitioners and teachers who are passionate about developing their students.

Key Responsibilities of our Lecturer in Sports & UPS:

·        Contributing to the development and delivery of all our Sport and Uniformed Public Services courses the candidate must specialise in Anatomy, Physiology and Biology

·        Contributing to high-quality learning experiences using a variety of teaching and learning methods based on current best available practice

·        Creating an outstanding student experience which leads to progression or employment

·        Providing academic and pastoral support to students in accordance with agreed procedures

·        Participating in the College’s appraisal process and to undertake any training that may be appropriate

·        Scheduled teaching, student assignments and tutorials

·        Distance learning support for groups of students

·        Preparation of schemes of work, lesson plans and assignment schedules

·        Preparation of learning materials and student assignments

About You:

·        Level 2 (or equivalent) English and Maths

·        Teaching Qualification or willingness to achieve within 2 years.

·        Minimum Level 3 or Graduate (or equivalent) in a relevant subject area such as level 3 BTEC Sports or Uniformed Public Services to include Anatomy, Physiology and Biology

·        Facilitating learning for students in Further or Higher Education or an appropriate workplace setting, for example school

·        Current evidence-based practice in Uniformed Public Services and Sports & Fitness

·        Proven ability to plan and organise own workload

Benefits:

 

As a member of the teaching team at Bournemouth & Poole College you can expect to receive a market rate salary and excellent benefits including:

·        39.5 days annual leave plus bank holidays

·        up to 4 days leave during the Christmas closure period

·        Access to Discount Schemes at multiple retailers

·        Enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme

·        Excellent support and career development with the help of our Teaching and Learning Coaches and Quality department

If you feel you are the right candidate for this Lecturer in Sports & UPS role then please click ‘apply’ now! We’d love to hear from you!

Closing Date: 06 August 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

 

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks which includes an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK.

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