Lecturer in SportPublic Services

Lecturer in Sport & Public Services
Wiltshire College & University Centre Salisbury Campus

Are you a passionate Sport or Public Services professional who enjoys helping others develop teamwork leadership resilience fitness discipline and the practical skills needed to succeed in dynamic and rewarding careers Do you want to inspire learners to achieve qualifications that can open doors to careers in sport uniformed protective services health and fitness or higher education opportunities

Whether youre an experienced Sport & Public Services lecturer or a skilled industry professional looking to move into teaching this is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in learners lives.

Join Wiltshire College & University Centre and bring your subject expertise to a supportive learner-focused environment where your impact is seen every day.

What We Offer

Salary:

Unqualified Lecturer: 29294 per year pro rata

Qualified Lecturer:per year pro rata
(Depending on Skills Qualifications & Experience)

Contract Type: Permanent Part Time 29.5 hours per week 52 weeks per year

Outstanding Benefits
Teachers Pension Scheme secure your future with an excellent pension
Generous Holiday Allowance 37 days pro rata paid annual leave 8 days pro rata paid bank holidays
College Closure & Wellbeing Days including a fully paid 2-week pro rata Christmas break
Employee Assistance Programme confidential support whenever you need it
Free On-Site Gyms available across multiple campuses
Lifestyle Discounts savings on retail travel tech and more
Cycle-to-Work Scheme save money and stay active
Professional Development fully funded qualifications and structured CPD
Additional Perks discounted meals hair & beauty services and local attraction offers

A stable rewarding teaching role designed to support your wellbeing and long-term career.

What Youll Do

Teach and assess learners across a range of Sport & Public Services programmes supporting learners from Level 1 through to Level 3 qualifications
Deliver engaging practical and industry-relevant lessons that develop fitness teamwork leadership communication and employability skills
Support learners to achieve qualifications and progress into employment apprenticeships higher education or careers in sport emergency services or public sector organisations
Use practical and creative teaching approaches including fitness activities enrichment outdoor learning and scenario-based training to bring learning to life
Maintain high standards of safeguarding professionalism health & safety and learner wellbeing
Track learner progress and provide constructive feedback to support achievement and personal development
Contribute to curriculum development and help create an inspiring and inclusive learning environment

What Youll Bring

A relevant qualification in Sport Public Services Uniformed Services Sport Coaching Fitness Outdoor Education or a related subject (Level 3 or above)
Strong subject knowledge and the ability to inspire learners through practical and engaging teaching
Industry experience within Sport Fitness Public Services Armed Forces Emergency Services Coaching or a related sector or experience supporting learners in education or training
A commitment to inclusive teaching and learner success
A Level 4 teaching qualification or above is welcomed but if you dont have one yet well support you to achieve it while you work

Why Become a Lecturer

Make a real difference and enjoy:
A healthier work-life balance
A stable and respected career in education
The opportunity to prepare learners for careers in sport fitness public services and leadership roles
A meaningful role where confidence resilience teamwork and future careers are built lesson by lesson

Help learners develop the skills confidence and ambition to thrive in active and public-facing careers.

Inspire potential. Build resilience. Teach Sport & Public Services.

If youre ready to take on a fulfilling and impactful role in education wed love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 04/06/26

Please note:

Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role locatedat the bottom of this pageas a downloadable document.

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Safer Recruitment

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in Keeping Children Safe in Education. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks including checks against the childrens barred list and other employment verifications including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity recognising the valuable perspectives ideas knowledge and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

INDAD

Wiltshire College & University Centre stands as the largest provider of further and higher education in Wiltshire significantly contributing to the local economy by equipping individuals with essential skills for success. Our diverse curriculum spans from Level 1 to Level 6 and we operate across four main campuses located in Trowbridge Chippenham Salisbury and Lackham which specialises in land-based education.

We offer a wide array of apprenticeships along with full-time part-time and university-level courses. Notably our Castle Combe circuit facility is the UKs first trackside motorsport engineering training centre dedicated to our Motorsport Engineering programs.