Job Description

Subject Leader - FE General Sport
43,481 - 49,812 per annum
37 hours per week
Fixed Term to Cover Maternity Leave
About the Role
As Subject Leader for General Sport is going on maternity leave, an opportunity has arisen to cover this post. The successful, highly motivated candidate will manage a dynamic team of General Sport lecturers in this high-achieving department. They will have the passion and vision to lead the General Sport subject areas, including Sport & Exercise Science, PE & Coaching as well as Fitness. They will manage unit and course delivery whilst striving to continuously improve the student experience. They will actively drive the department forward to ensure that all opportunities have been taken to make the department outstanding.
About You
Applicants ideally will possess an undergraduate qualification in a sport related subject area and have sound knowledge and experience of the sport industry, in particular the areas in which they will manage. They will also have a desire to continuously improve their own skills and knowledge. Ideally applicants will hold an IQA qualification or assessors qualification in order to oversee the enrolment, delivery and assessment of the complementary qualifications within the department. A strong understanding of the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework and how this relates to the management and quality of the department is of significant importance.
We offer a fantastic package of including:

• Hybrid working arrangements with blended approach of office and home working
• 35 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
• Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous pension scheme (TPS)
• Employee Discounts Scheme
• Onsite fitness facilities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Support for continuous professional development
• Flexible working opportunities available
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave

About Us
Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK's leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College sit side-by-side on a beautiful 360-hectare campus. We provide world-class facilities to more than 4,500 university and college-level students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, A-levels and diplomas, as well as undertaking industry research. The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025) and has 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas. A passionate and innovative business culture and exceptional support networks make Hartpury an ideal career choice.
Hartpury is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We particularly welcome applicants that we are underrepresented in, including those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities, and those living with disabilities. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we offer a range of inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and a multi-faith space to support staff from different backgrounds. To find out more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity, please click .
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
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The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 10th August 2025
Interviews will be held on w/c 15th September 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK.