We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Course Leader to deliver and lead our Level 3 Sport programme.
Working closely with the Curriculum Leader, you will coordinate the course team, lead on course planning and quality improvement, monitor learner progress and achievement, and ensure the effective delivery of the curriculum. You will also play a key role in course development, assessment, learner recruitment and supporting outstanding teaching and learning.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- A Level 4 or above teaching qualification.
- Experience of teaching within Further Education and the post 16 sector.
- Significant teaching experience in a relevant subject area.
- Up to date subject knowledge and an understanding of awarding body requirements.
- Experience of supporting learners to achieve positive outcomes.
- Knowledge of learner support, equality and diversity, and strategies to overcome barriers to learning.
- Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong IT skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- A commitment to delivering outstanding teaching and learning, continuous professional development and student success.
For full details of the role, responsibilities and essential criteria, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Who is Access Sport?
Originally established in 2006 and formerly known as Coaching Connexions, Access Sport was created in 2019 following a merger with the biggest private training provider in the country Access Creative College (formerly Access to Music). We are part of Access Education Group which boasts 32 campuses nationwide with over 5,000 students & apprentices across ACC, dBs Institute (Higher Education) & Access Sport. We’re an Ofsted ‘Good’ provider.
We provide our players' teams with links to professional clubs/ academies as well as Semi-Professional clubs at various levels. At each of our campuses/ sites we employ tutors, coaches and various other roles to support the development of our students/ players. With weekly fixtures in various college league formats (AOC/ EFL/ National Youth Alliance) and daily training sessions, taken from a dedicated curriculum, we aim to provide our students with the most realistic elite sporting environment.
In return, staff will receive regular CPD via experienced practitioners, access to the best industry-related technology (VEO/ Sports session planner/ Catapult GPS vests) and an opportunity to work alongside and against professional clubs to build/ enhance your Footballing and Teaching CV. This extends to international competitions and tours to Europe, USA and Asia. Access Sport will help you to develop personally and professionally, we provide competitive salaries and expenses for travel. Our management and quality team has strong links within the sector and within the sports industry to help all staff to progress within or beyond our organisation.
What we offer?
- Generous Holiday Allocation
- Wellbeing Benefits: Health Cash Plan, Doctorline GP Service, Employee Assistance Programme, Access to Counselling and Cycle to Work
- Staff Discounts & Benefits: access to Accolade, our benefits platform which offers discounts at over 800 retailers!
- Paid Leave: Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Sick pay.
A full job description and person specification is available for download alongside our full benefits booklet.
Access Sport is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) clearance.
We are committed to promoting a culture of diversity and inclusivity for all our employees and potential employees. Diversity and open expression are fundamental to creativity. We believe in the diversity of thought, as that's what helps us help our learners. We therefore welcome applications from all backgrounds.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. We therefore encourage early applications.
