Sunderland College
Lecturer and Programme Lead for Sport
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Lecturer and Programme Lead for Sport
Sport & Public Services
Location: Sunderland
Salary: £31,375 to £40,912
Post Type: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed Term - Ends 09/11/2026
Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Friday 17 July 2026
Reference: 0500-26
About The College
Sunderland College has been delivering highly successful courses for more than 20 years and is one of the largest providers of post-16 education in the North East with approximately 14,300 students.
The College has two campuses across the city of Sunderland, offering a wide range of academic and vocational provision for school leavers and adults. The College aims to develop and positively shape lives, communities, and the economy through teaching, learning and development of skills. Our students consistently achieve outstanding results and Sunderland College has been ranked in the top 25% in the country for student achievement rates. In October 2024, we were ranked as Ofsted outstanding, and we are proud of our diverse student and staff community that provide our students with bespoke education pathways to help them achieve their future career goals.
Please see the following link to our 2024 Ofsted Report, in which we were graded as being Outstanding across all areas - Ofsted-Report-Outstanding
Our Journey & Values
As an employer, we prioritise cultivating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, where our staff can thrive and grow. We recognize that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to investing in their professional development and overall wellbeing.
About The Candidate
Candidates should have industry experience, with up-to-date knowledge of industry standard practices. Be able to work closely with students and colleagues to review student progress and achievement. Possess a degree qualification in a relevant subject area. Have fully qualified lecturer or teacher status (or be willing to work towards) and experience of teaching in further education.
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About The Role
We are seeking to appoint a Sport Lecturer and Programme Leader on a fixed term contract covering for a planned staff member absence, until early November 2026, who can teach to the industry standards and demonstrate innovative and outstanding teaching, learning and assessment practices.
Role Responsibilities
- Lead and co-ordinate coherent learning programme(s) and/or provision within the curriculum through effective teamwork.
- Take responsibility for ensuring high quality information, advice and guidance; recruitment, retention, achievement, success and progression of individual students are within a framework of continual quality improvement.
- Lead on the delivery of exemplary teaching and learning and support standards of assessment.
- Lead the course and/or provision and drive a high-quality learner experience through all stages of the learning journey; and take responsibility for collating, reviewing, and disseminating, all aspects of learner progress and destination.
- Take responsibility for following up issues or concerns, for example attendance or well-being, and lead on the required action/s or interventions to address these in conjunction with other internal staff or external agencies where necessary.
- Lead on (supported by the Curriculum Manager) 'you said we did' activity ensuring feedback to students drives continued improvement.
Qualifications
- Appropriate degree or equivalent/relevant qualification
- Teacher qualification
- Up to date Continuous Professional Development
- Minimum of a level 2 Maths and English qualification
Essential Skills & Experience
- Knowledge of industry standard practice and able to integrate into teaching.
- Exemplar teaching and learning leading to great student progress from their starting points.
- Experience of the quality assurance process as they apply to the FE and/or HE sector.
- Evidence of programme/Course data monitoring, bringing about quality improvement.
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Desirable Skills & Experience – (Optional)
- Good understanding of pedagogical approaches.
- Ability to lead and contribute to IQA.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to lead fitness and exercise.
What’s in it for you?
Join EPNE and you’ll be part of a culture that prioritises your development and wellbeing, which is why all employees receive an extensive benefits package.
- Enjoy a generous holiday allowance ranging between 35-48 days per year, plus public holidays - (Excluding Term Time Only contracts)
- Generous family leave and flexible working options (dependent on role)
- LGPS or Teacher Pensions Scheme, (dependent on role 15.7% - 28.68%)
- Access to myLifestyle benefits platform providing retail discounts and more.
- We offer dental, eye care & health cash plans.
- Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
- Free parking on most campuses.
Due to the nature of this post, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Check.
We believe in equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
Please contact Karl Stephenson: karl.stephenson@sunderlandcollege.ac.uk should you wish to have an informal chat about the role.
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