The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
No candidate will meet every single desired qualification / criteria. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!
Salary: £28.62 - £37.08 per hour
Hours per week: up to 6 hours per week (could include match days)
Weeks per Annum: Variable
Working pattern: Variable
Location: Abingdon
Contract type: Fixed term until September 2027
Are you passionate about sport and inspiring the next generation? We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Hourly Paid Lecturer in Sport to join our thriving and ambitious Sport team.
This is an exciting opportunity to deliver on our BTEC Level 3 Sport programmes, supporting learners to achieve their full potential and progress into higher education or careers within the sport and fitness industry.
Shape the Future of Football Development
We are particularly keen to hear from candidates with a football background who can contribute to the continued growth of our Advanced Football Programme, delivered in partnership with Oxford United in the Community.
You’ll play a key role in shaping a high-profile programme, working with driven student-athletes and supporting both their academic success and sporting development.
What you’ll be doing
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Delivering engaging, high-quality teaching across BTEC Level 3 Sport.
- Planning, assessing and tracking learner progress to ensure positive outcomes.
- Providing academic and pastoral support to help students succeed.
- Supporting the development and continuous improvement of the Sport provision.
- Contributing to the delivery and growth of the Advanced Football Programme.
- Creating an inclusive and inspiring learning environment that promotes independence and ambition.
What we’re looking for
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Experience in sport education, lecturing, or coaching.
- Knowledge of BTEC Level 3 Sport programmes
- A football background (coaching, playing, or programme delivery).
- A passion for motivating and supporting young people.
- A degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject
- A recognised teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards one.
- Strong communication skills and a commitment to learner success.
Why Work with us:
Excellent benefits for our employees including generous pension and holiday schemes (with potential Christmas closure days), continued professional development, flexible working options, corporate gym membership, cycle/tech scheme and much more.
Abingdon and Witney College reserve the right to close all applications before posted closing date.
Any successful candidates will be required to complete a structured training pathway, unless they already hold the relevant qualifications. This includes a two-week teacher induction (must be completed within probation), followed by the Award in Education and Training (AET) including Assessor is required, and then the Level 5 Learning and Skills Teacher (LST) apprenticeship. Completion of this structured learning programme is expected within 3 years. Furthermore, there is the option to pursue Qualified Teacher Learning Status (QTLS).
AWC values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all appointments are subject to satisfactory clearances including enhanced DBS checks.
Abingdon and Witney College are committed to safer recruitment practices. In addition to our pre-employment checks, we will conduct an online search. This includes checking Google main results feed as well as the ‘News’ and ‘Images’ tab. We will be checking for any publicly available information that suggests the applicant may not be suitable to work with children or young/vulnerable people or content that could potentially damage Abingdon and Witney College’s reputation. This may include inappropriate posts, comments or images displaying evidence of offensive or inappropriate behaviour, jokes or language, discriminatory comments, inappropriate photos, drug or alcohol misuse.
