Lecturer in Sport

Eastern Education Group Trust, Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 3RL

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  15 October 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  5 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (719)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 0.6 FTE - 21 hours per week, 52 weeks per year – Maternity Cover
• Contract type: Fixed term - Commencing February 2027 - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full time equivalent salary: £29,583 - £41,964 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)

What skills and experience we're looking for

• West Suffolk College, Bury St Edmunds
• 0.6 FTE - 21 hours per week, 52 weeks per year – Maternity Cover
• Commencing February 2027
• Salary: £29,583 - £41,964 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)
• Actual Salary: £17,749 - £25,178 per annum

We are looking for a passionate and knowledgeable individual to deliver engaging teaching across Sport programmes from Level 1 to Level 6. You will inspire the next generation of sport professionals, supporting learners to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed for employment, higher education or further training. Through industry-focused teaching and strong learner support, you will create an inclusive and motivating environment where students can thrive.

Working collaboratively with curriculum staff and external partners, you will help deliver a relevant and practical learning experience, embedding industry insights, projects, trips and work experience opportunities into the curriculum. As part of a supportive and ambitious team, you will contribute your expertise and ideas while maintaining high standards of teaching, learning and assessment, helping drive learner success and continuous departmental improvement.

What the school offers its staff

• Membership into Teachers Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday allowance of 52 days per annum + Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part-time working)
• Family friendly policies and flexible working
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Free parking
• Canteen
• Company events
• Access to various memberships and discount schemes
• Learning and development opportunities, including staff development days
• Funded subject course development for your role
• Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
• Career progression opportunities

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

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CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Eastern Education Group Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Email address: recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/suffolk-academies-trust

Arranging a visit to Eastern Education Group Trust

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk.

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