Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Education Department at Bristol City Robins Foundation, delivering on our BTEC Level 1 Introductory to Sport course.

Can you deliver engaging lessons and practical sessions that motivate and inspire students?

Are you passionate about supporting young people in achieving their potential? Do you have experience working with young people who may require additional support? Do you have a passion for mentoring and guiding young people? Are you adaptable, proactive, and eager to work in a dynamic charity environment?

If so, we would like to talk to you...

We seek a full-time Sports Lecturer to deliver the BTEC Level 1 Introductory to Sport course. This role involves supporting students with varying needs in both classroom and practical settings.

You will work with a smaller group of learners, ensuring they receive the individual support needed to succeed academically, practically, and personally. Alongside teaching and coaching, you will be key in mentoring students, helping them navigate challenges and prepare for their next steps.

Your Main Responsibilities:

Planning and delivering BTEC Level 1 Sport lessons, training sessions, and friendly fixtures. Supporting students through assessments, providing feedback, and ensuring they meet their target grades. Monitoring student progress, attendance, and behaviour, and implementing interventions where necessary. Acting as a mentor to students, helping them achieve academic, practical, and personal goals. Collaborating with colleagues, parents, and stakeholders to support student outcomes. Developing volunteering and work experience opportunities, preparing students for their next steps in education or employment. Providing pastoral support to promote student wellbeing and adhering to safeguarding protocols.

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.*
Mentoring or youth work qualification (Desirable) FA Level 1 in Coaching Football (Desirable) Degree or equivalent in Sport, Education, Coaching & Mentoring, Youth Work or related field (Desirable) Patience, empathy, and a passion for supporting young learners with varying needs. Previous experience of working with students with SEND and EHCP's, providing tailored support. An ability to plan and deliver engaging BTEC lessons, training sessions and fixtures, with a focus on practical learning. Experience in providing feedback and guidance to help students achieve their target grades. Knowledge of assessing and 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. Mentoring experience, including an ability to build positive student relationships to support academic and personal development. Strong communication skills for working with students, parents, colleagues, and stakeholders. Experience in developing volunteering and work experience opportunities for students. 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 is committed to safeguarding children's and young people's welfare 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 the 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 to equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation, or harassment of any description. The candidate must also promote positive working relationships between all internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

25 days annual leave increasing to 28 days (pro rata) after 5 years' employment (plus bank holidays and Christmas closure days) 5 days paid leave to volunteer at a charity of your choice 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

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 27th May at 5pm (however we reserve the right to fast-track applicants and interview before this end date) Please note that CV's alone will not be accepted; a fully completed application form is required Interview date(s): Monday 2nd June 2025. Contract: Full Time - Starting August 2025 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

Please apply through the following link, CV applications will not be accepted: https://hr.breathehr.com/recruitment/vacancies/40853?identifier=therobinsfoundation

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 25,649.00-31,835.00 per year

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Free flu jabs Free parking On-site parking Paid volunteer time Store discount
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 27/05/2025