Teacher of Sport

Kindly note that we do not accept CVs, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education requirements. All applications must be submitted via the link provided only.

Please note that this is a maternity cover role from September 2026 until August 2027.

Based at our Broomfield Hall campus, we are proud to offer a vibrant and supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve their full potential. We are seeking a passionate Teacher of Sport to join our dedicated team on a maternity cover basis. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to an ambitious and inclusive College community, delivering high-quality teaching and supporting students to succeed and progress.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Teacher of Sport to join us on a maternity cover basis, delivering high-quality teaching that engages, challenges and inspires students. You’ll play a key role in supporting student achievement and progression, creating inclusive and dynamic learning experiences across a range of delivery modes. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a collaborative team, promote positive student outcomes, and develop your practice within a supportive and forward-thinking educational environment.

For full details of the role and responsibilities, please click here.  

About You

You’ll be an enthusiastic and motivated professional with a background in coaching, and ideally experience in sports massage therapy. You’ll have the ability to teach across a range of sports disciplines, bringing strong interpersonal and organisational skills to the role.

You will hold a recognised teaching qualification (such as a Cert Ed, PGCE, or Professional Diploma in Teaching), alongside a relevant Level 4 subject qualification or advanced craft qualification. Confident in the use of IT, including Microsoft Office, you will demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development. Experience in sports performance and additional IT qualifications would be advantageous.

For a full explanation of the Person Specification, please click here.

The Benefits

• Salary of non-qualified teacher £29,374; qualified teacher £32,922 to £44,218 per annum
• Membership of the Teacher’s Government Pension Scheme with a 28.68% employer contribution
• Discount at our Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ onsite Little Explorers Nursery
• TOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted Tastecard
• Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
• Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
• Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
• Flint Bishop Solicitors – free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services
• Continuous development and progression opportunities
• Free eye tests with Specsavers
• Our new and enhanced Employee Assistance Programme provides 24/7 confidential support for wellbeing, mental health, and life matters
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, reasonable adjustments, or about the role, please contact us at hrrecruitment@derby-college.ac.uk.

Safeguarding statement

DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. An online search of the preferred candidate is also completed to help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

If you require visa sponsorship

Please note that unfortunately, this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system. Applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.

Recruitment Agencies - We have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.

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