FE Lecturer in Sports Coaching and Development

About ARU:

ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).

ARU’s research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields.  We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities.  Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK’s Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK’s leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK.

At our ARU Writtle campus, we specialise in animal, environmental, agricultural and horticultural courses, for learners aged 16 to 18, adult learners, undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

About the Role:

ARU Writtle College is seeking an FE Lecturer in Sports Coaching and Development who will deliver high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment across BTEC Level 2 and Level 3 Sports Coaching and Development programmes, with a particular emphasis on sports coaching and physical education.

The role involves inspiring and supporting learners to develop their coaching, leadership, and practical performance skills while achieving outstanding academic outcomes. The successful candidate will create engaging learning experiences, provide effective pastoral and academic support, and contribute to curriculum development, quality assurance, and enrichment activities.

Working closely with industry partners, schools, sports clubs, and colleagues, the lecturer will play a key role in preparing learners for progression into higher education, apprenticeships, and careers within the sport, coaching, and physical education sectors.

You will hold a GCSE English and Maths or equivalent to level 2, vocational qualification at NVQ level 4 or equivalent and appropriate endorsed teaching qualification (or required to commence studies within 1 year of employment).

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess high-quality lessons aligned to BTEC Sport specifications: Level 2 Diploma in Sport and Level 3 Foundation & Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development.
• Teach across Level 2 and Level 3 programmes, including units such as Developing Coaching Skills, Health and Wellbeing in Sport, and Anatomy & Physiology.
• Provide academic and pastoral support to learners, ensuring they achieve their full potential.
• Develop innovative, engaging, and industry-relevant learning materials.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety in practical sessions and off-site activities.
• Contribute to curriculum development, quality assurance, and continuous improvement within the department.
• Monitor and track student progress, attendance, and achievement, maintaining accurate records.

• Build and maintain effective relationships with schools, sports clubs, National Governing Bodies (NGBs), employers, and community partners to enhance learner opportunities.

Informal enquiries can be made to Robert Shields, Curriculum Team Leader, at Rob.Shields@aru.ac.uk

Find out more about working with us and how we recruit.

We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our benefits page for full details.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that ARU will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.

All appointments at ARU Writtle are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Children’s Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be obtained from https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check. Shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose any prior disciplinary action or investigation related to sexual misconduct or abuse.  

This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK and will conduct Right to Work checks in line with UKVI’s Right to Work policy and our own institutional policy. Furthermore, we must note: 

• Applicants applying from outside the UK: At this time, ARU is unable to sponsor applicants applying from overseas for a Worker Route visa.
• Applicants already in the UK: ARU is unable to offer Worker Route visa sponsorship to applicants whose salary does not meet our minimum sponsorship threshold, which aligns with roles at Grade 6 and above.

Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.

Guidance Notes: 

Please download the Job Description Person Specification for key requirements. To apply, demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the criteria.