Job Description

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 sport, animal, environmental, agricultural and horticultural courses, for learners aged 16 to 18, adult learners, undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

About the Role:

Based at ARU Writtle College we are seeking a BTEC Sports Coaching Lecturer in Further Education, to teach across our Level 2 and 3 courses. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching and learning across a range of coaching units within the BTEC Sport curriculum. Your role includes planning and delivering lessons that combine theory with practical, assessing student work in line with awarding body standards, and supporting learners in developing the skills and knowledge required for careers in coaching and sport



The ideal candidate will hold a level 2 GCSE English and Maths or equivalent, two A levels or vocational qualification at NVQ level 3 or equivalent, appropriate endorsed level 5 teaching qualification (or willingness to commence studies within 1 year of employment). Exceptional organisational and time-management skills are essential, along with the confidence to deliver both practical and theoretical content effectively.



Experience in teaching BTEC Sport qualifications and possession of a recognised coaching or teaching qualification will be highly advantageous.



Informal enquiries can be made to Robert Shields, Curriculum Team Leader, at Rob.Shields@aru.ac.uk or on 01245 424294



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.



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.

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

Job Category Teaching, Research & Scholarship
Vacancy Type Fixed term contract
Fixed Term Duration 8 months
Salary From 31,236 per annum (unqualified) / 35,608 per annum (qualified)
Salary To 34,610 per annum (unqualified) / 37,694 per annum (qualified)
Location Writtle
Faculty/Prof Service Writtle College
Ref No 3710
Closing Date 05/11/2025