Sports Teacher
Department: Sports, Public Services, Travel & Tourism
Salary: £28,964 to £32,532 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent Full time 37 hours per week
Reference: REC2300 | Closing Date: Sunday, 9th November 2025
The Opportunity
You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality learning experiences across Sport and Sport Science programmes. Working closely with our Course Leaders and colleagues, you’ll plan, prepare and deliver engaging lessons that challenge and inspire our students to reach their goals. Your teaching will be grounded in effective methodologies, tailored to individual needs and aligned with the department’s curriculum.
You’ll be responsible for creating and assessing learning materials, tracking student progress, and adapting your approach to suit a range of learning styles. You’ll help maintain a positive and stimulating classroom environment, encouraging strong working relationships and fostering a culture of respect and motivation. Your contribution will extend beyond the classroom, as you support the delivery of sports teams within the Barnsley Sports Academy.
In this role, you’ll also lead and supervise trips and residential visits that enrich the curriculum and support skill development. You’ll build strong connections with local and regional organisations in sport, leisure, exercise, health and fitness, helping to broaden opportunities for learners and enhance their experience. You’ll work flexibly, delivering learning through various formats including evening sessions, block weekends, online platforms and hyflex models.
You’ll also provide cover when needed, contribute to individual learning plans, and support learners in achieving both academic and personal success. Your work will help create a dynamic and supportive environment where students are encouraged to aim high and make meaningful progress.
About You
You’ll bring a strong foundation in Sport or Sport Science, supported by relevant industrial experience within Sport and/or Physical Activity. You’ll also have experience of teaching learners aged 16 and above in an educational setting, and you’re confident in planning and delivering engaging lessons that support a wide range of learners.
You’ll be someone who communicates well, works collaboratively, and builds positive relationships with colleagues, learners, and external partners. You’ll have experience working with, or the ability to build strong working relationships with, community sporting organisations. Your background may also include working or volunteering within a sports coaching or performance pathway, giving you valuable insight into athlete development and team dynamics.
You’re flexible in your delivery style, comfortable teaching in different formats—whether that’s online, in the evenings, over weekends, or through hyflex models—and you’re confident using digital tools to enhance learning. Experience of delivering in a digitally enhanced way will be key to supporting learners effectively and keeping your teaching methods current.
You’ll also be happy to lead trips and residential visits that enrich the curriculum and give learners valuable experiences outside the classroom. Above all, you care about creating a supportive and motivating learning environment. You take pride in helping students build confidence, develop skills, and achieve their goals.
Below is a list of some of the key skills, qualifications and experience we are seeking for this exciting opportunity.
Required
• Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, or substantial sector experience
• Teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards Level 5 PGCE)
• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent Level 2 qualifications
• Industry experience in Sport and/or Physical Activity
• Experience teaching learners aged 16+
• Experience of working with community sporting organisations
• Background in sports coaching or performance pathways
• Experience of delivering courses digitally
Reasons to join us
• We offer substantial annual leave entitlement (Up to 55 days per year including bank and public holidays)
• Holiday purchase scheme to buy additional annual leave days
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• We invest in our people through funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training and paid volunteering days
• Career advancement opportunities with tailored support for staff to progress
• Free Barnsley College courses to support your professional and personal development (subject to approval)
• 24/7 access to same day appointments with a GP
• Exclusive discounts and cashback for retail, dining and leisure as part of YouatWork
• Access to health cash plans as members of the Westfield Health Scheme or Health Shield
• Discounted college gym membership with onsite facilities
• Supporting employee mental health through access to free counselling services and the Foundations App
• Discounts schemes for greener travel including Northern Rail, Trainline and Cycle to Work
• Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines
• Access to discounted hair and beauty therapies at our onsite salon
• On site subsidised Starbucks and food outlets offering a variety of dining options
• Free breakfast provided daily for all staff members
• Our shared purpose - We believe in transforming the lives of both our learners and staff
The Barnsley College Advantage
When you join us, you can expect to benefit from The Barnsley College Advantage. This is the advantage of:
• Being supported to achieve your personal and professional goals
• A range of flexible working opportunities
• Autonomy, Empowerment and Accountability
• Short- and Long-Term development commitments
• Access to experiencing work in a range of areas
• Working in a Value and Behaviour led organisation
• Reward and Recognition
• Having your voice heard at every level
• Comprehensive Wellbeing Support
Closing date for applications is Sunday, 9th November 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.
Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.
Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.