Job Description

Join Colchester Institute - Where Your Career Makes a Difference


At Colchester Institute, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities. As one of the leading providers of education and training in the region, we are proud to offer a dynamic, supportive, and forward-thinking working environment.


Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting out, working with us means being part of a team that values innovation, inclusivity, and excellence. We are committed to nurturing talent and creating opportunities for continuous professional growth and development.


We are especially passionate about driving diversity and inspiring individuals from all backgrounds to thrive in careers across a wide range of sectors. By joining our team, you'll help shape the future workforce and make a lasting impact on the lives of learners.

Job Title:

Course Leader in Sport and Public Services

About the Role:

As a

Course Leader in Sport and Public Services

, you'll take on a dynamic and rewarding role with comprehensive teaching responsibilities focused on Further Education. Your passion and expertise will directly shape the learning journey and future success of our students!

Inspire and deliver!

Lead engaging, well-structured lessons across Sport or Public Services, including designing schemes of work, preparing and delivering exciting sessions, assessing progress, and shaping the curriculum.

Lead with purpose.

Take ownership of course leadership, contributing to curriculum development and ensuring learners are fully supported and challenged to achieve their best.

Make learning personal.

Tailor your teaching to meet the individual needs of students, maintaining excellent attendance records, promoting positive behaviour, and fostering a focused and inclusive classroom environment.

Be a mentor and guide.

Support students' academic journeys and pastoral needs with care and confidence, offering guidance, encouragement, and referrals where necessary. Play a key role in writing learner reports and references that open doors to future opportunities.

Raise the bar.

Set, mark, and track coursework and assessments consistently and on time, always upholding high standards for student work, conduct, and commitment.

Strive for excellence.

Embrace continuous improvement by engaging with the College's staff development and lesson observation programmes to refine your teaching practice and drive outstanding results.

Champion quality.

Contribute to the College's Quality Assurance Programme, ensuring exceptional teaching and assessment standards across all your sessions and supporting the verification process.

Collaborate and innovate.

Be a vital part of our subject and programme teams, working closely with colleagues to enrich our offer and make use of our specialist facilities.

Promote with passion.

Be a proud ambassador for Colchester Institute! Get involved in open evenings, school visits, careers events, and other marketing activities that showcase our fantastic programmes.

Build strong links.

Forge and strengthen partnerships with external organisations in the Public Services and Sport sectors to provide real-world learning opportunities and industry insight that truly enhance the student experience.
If you're ready to lead, energise, and empower students through high-quality vocational education, we'd love to hear from you!

Essential Qualifications:

Education to Level 3 or above and/or a relevant professional qualification in Sport, Public Services, or a related area. Minimum Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics (e.g., GCSE grade 4/C or equivalent). A recognised teaching qualification or willingness to complete one within 3 years of appointment.

Essential Experience:

Proven experience of course leadership and/or curriculum development in Sport or Public Services education. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with learners with diverse needs and backgrounds. Experience in planning schemes of work and supporting others in lesson planning to meet quality assurance standards. Ability to deliver across both

Level 2 and Level 3 programmes

confidently and competently

If you meet the essential criteria outlined in this overview and are enthusiastic about the opportunity, we encourage you to apply. All applications will be assessed against the stated essential requirements, so please ensure your application clearly demonstrates how you meet them.

Colchester Institute is firmly committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We strive to inspire young women to pursue careers in sectors traditionally underrepresented by females, while also embracing diversity in all its forms. Our aim is to attract the most talented individuals to our roles and support their ongoing career development.

We do not engage with recruitment or search agencies

unless they have been officially contracted in line with our PSL.

Additional Information


Colchester Institute is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We strive to be an Equal Opportunities employer. All applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a Criminal Records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.