Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Education Department at Bristol City Robins Foundation, delivering on our BTEC Sport - Football Education Programme.

Have you got experience of, or an interest in, teaching post-16 students? Can you deliver engaging lessons and practical sessions that motivate and inspire students? Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve their potential? Are you adaptable, proactive, and eager to work in a dynamic charity environment?
If so, we would like to talk to you...

We are seeking a full-time Sports Lecturer to deliver on our BTEC Level 2 and/or 3 Sport course. This role involves supporting students in both classroom, practical and match day settings. You will work with students to ensure they receive the individual support needed to succeed academically, practically, and personally.

Your Main Responsibilities:
Planning and delivering BTEC Level 2 and/or 3 Sport lessons, training sessions, and fixtures.
Supporting students through assessments, providing feedback, and ensuring they meet their target grades.

Monitoring student progress, attendance, and behaviour, implementing interventions where necessary. Acting as a tutor to students, helping them achieve academic, practical, and personal goals. Collaborating with colleagues, parents, and stakeholders to support student outcomes. Supporting and preparing students for their next steps in education or employment. Providing pastoral support to promote student wellbeing and adhering to safeguarding protocols. Supporting with student recruitment through engagement in internal and external events.
You will have:

Qualified teaching qualification or willing to work towards a Level 5 teaching qualification (Essential) - We will support in funding the qualification for the right candidate. UEFA C license coaching qualification (Desirable) Degree or equivalent in Sport, Education, Coaching or related field (Desirable) Patience, empathy, and a passion for supporting a range of different students. An ability to plan and deliver engaging BTEC lessons, training sessions and fixtures. Experience in providing feedback and guidance to help students achieve their target grades. Knowledge of assessing and internally verifying student work in line with course requirements. Track record in monitoring student progress, attendance, and behaviour, with interventions when necessary. Strong classroom and behaviour management skills, promoting positive engagement. An ability to build positive student relationships to support academic, practical and personal development. Strong communication skills for working with students, parents/carers, colleagues, and other key stakeholders. An ability to support students' preparation for their next steps e.g. higher education, apprenticeships or employment. Knowledge of safeguarding policies and best practices in an educational and sports setting. IT literate.
Full UK Driving License

Safeguarding Statement:

Bristol City Robins Foundation are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to endorse this commitment. This post requires Enhanced Criminal Records Checks and may include checks against the Barred Lists, as such it is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). Therefore, all convictions including spent convictions that have not been subject to filtering by the DBS should be declared.

Equality Statement:

The successful candidate must ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation or harassment of any description and to promote positive working relationships between all internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits:

25 days annual leave increasing to 28 days # after 3 years and 30 days after 5 years employment (plus bank holidays and Christmas closure days) 5 days paid leave to volunteer at a charity of your choice Flexible Working Environment Pension scheme Employee Assist Programme Generous CPD budget Free Eye Test Free Flu Jabs Work equipment (BCFC clothing, laptop, phone) 2 x Bristol City and Bristol Bears tickets to home league games 20% discount in the Bristol Sport store
The chance to be part of an incredible journey

Notes

Please apply through Breathe and make sure you have completed our application form when applying. Please note, we do not accept a CV. If you have any issues uploading your form, please email Clare.Rose@bcfc.co.uk

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 19th August (however we reserve the right to fast-track applicants and interview before this end date)
Interview date(s): Wednesday 27th August 2025

Contract: Full Time - Starting asap.

Candidates will be expected to put time into self-development before their start date. Candidates must also be willing to work occasional evenings and weekends. The role will be offered subject to an Enhanced DBS check and self-disclosure form.

How to apply:

We do not accept CV's

. Please ensure you complete the application form through the following link: https://hr.breathehr.com/recruitment/vacancies/42360?identifier=therobinsfoundation

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 25,649.00-31,835.00 per year

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme Free flu jabs
Work Location: In person