Sessional Teacher - 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.

Derby College Group (DCG) are looking for a Sessional Teacher of Sport to join our team at Broomfield Hall, delivering high-quality teaching that supports students to develop their skills, achieve their qualifications and progress towards their future careers.

About the Opportunity

As a Sessional Teacher of Sport, you will plan, deliver and assess engaging lessons in Fitness and Sports Massage Therapy for students with a range of abilities. You’ll create an inclusive and supportive learning environment, adapting your teaching to individual needs and helping students make strong progress from their individual starting points. You’ll monitor achievement, provide meaningful feedback and support students to develop the knowledge, practical skills and confidence they need to progress into further study or employment.

Please note that the working days for this role are Monday and Tuesday.

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

About You

You’ll bring strong, up-to-date knowledge and recent industry experience within Fitness and Sports Massage Therapy, alongside excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You’ll hold Level 2 qualifications in English and maths, a Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification, Level 3 Personal Training qualification and Level 3 Sports Massage and Therapy qualification. A recognised teaching qualification is required, although we welcome applicants willing to work towards this. Previous teaching experience within further education would be advantageous but is not essential.

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

The Benefits

• 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.

Our Commitment to Sustainability

We are committed to embedding sustainability throughout Derby College Group, from the way we operate to the way we educate and support our learners. We welcome applicants who are motivated to support our sustainability ambitions, help reduce our environmental impact, and contribute to a creating a more sustainable world for our future generations.

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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