Sports Lecturer

Organisation

Bristol City Robins Foundation

Salary

£25,799 - £31,835

Location

Ashton Gate Stadium or City Academy

Contract type

Permanent (Full time)

Closing date

6 September 2026

Interview date

10 September 2026

Job Description

We are seeking a full-time Sports Lecturer to deliver on our BTEC Level 2 and/or 3 Sport course. This role involves supporting students in both classroom, practical and match day settings. You will work with students to ensure they receive the individual support needed to succeed academically, practically, and personally. The role will be located at either City Academy or Ashton Gate stadium.



Your Main Responsibilities:

· Planning and delivering BTEC Level 2 and/or 3 Sport lessons, training sessions, and fixtures.
· Supporting students through assessments, providing feedback, and ensuring they meet their target grades.
· Monitoring student progress, attendance, and behaviour, implementing interventions where necessary.
· Acting as a tutor to students, helping them achieve academic, practical, and personal goals.
· Collaborating with colleagues, parents, and stakeholders to support student outcomes.
· Supporting and preparing students for their next steps in education or employment.
· Providing pastoral support to promote student wellbeing and adhering to safeguarding protocols.
· Supporting with student recruitment through engagement in internal and external events.

You will have,

1. Qualified teaching qualification or willing to work towards a Level 5 teaching qualification (Essential) - We will support in funding the qualification for the right candidate.
2. UEFA C license coaching qualification (Desirable)
3. Degree or equivalent in Sport, Education, Coaching or related field (Desirable)
4. Patience, empathy, and a passion for supporting a range of different students.
5. An ability to plan and deliver engaging BTEC lessons, training sessions and fixtures.
6. Experience in providing feedback and guidance to help students achieve their target grades.
7. Knowledge of assessing and internally verifying student work in line with course requirements.
8. Track record in monitoring student progress, attendance, and behaviour, with interventions when necessary.
9. Strong classroom and behaviour management skills, promoting positive engagement.
10. An ability to build positive student relationships to support academic, practical and personal development.
11. Strong communication skills for working with students, parents/carers, colleagues, and other key stakeholders.
12. An ability to support students’ preparation for their next steps e.g. higher education, apprenticeships or employment.
13. Knowledge of safeguarding policies and best practices in an educational and sports setting.
14. IT literate.
15. Full UK Driving License



Benefits

We will give you:

25 days annual leave increasing to 28 days after 3 years employment and 30 days after 5 years (plus bank holidays and Christmas closure days )
Opportunity to purchase 5 extra days holiday per year
A flexible working environment.
5 paid volunteering days per year
Generous continuous personal development budget.
2 x BCFC and Bristol Bears tickets to home league games
Work equipment (BCFC clothing, laptop)
Cycle to work scheme
Death In Service Benefit
Employee Assist programme
The opportunity to be part of an incredible journey.
If you have any issues completing the application please email madeleine.hollick@bcfc.co.uk. The full role profile can be found in this advert.



Closing date for applications: Sunday 6th September 2026 (however we reserve the right to fast-track applicants and interview before this end date)

Interview date(s): Thursday 10th September 2026 (subject to change)

Contract: Permanent, full time - Starting ASAP

How to apply

https://www.bcfc.co.uk/robins-foundation/careers/ 0117 963 0636

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