Barnet and Southgate College
Main Grade Lecturer - Sports (BWFA)
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Main Grade Lecturer - Sports (BWFA)
Application Deadline: 31 July 2026
Department: Curriculum
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Boreham Wood Football Academy
Compensation: £35,849 - £47,299 / year
Description
You’ll join a collaborative, student-centred team working in a fast-paced sports environment. Day to day, the role combines high-quality teaching with practical delivery in a performance setting, so you’ll be supported to plan well, stay organised and keep learners motivated and progressing.
Please note, there are two 1 FTE vacancies available for this post.
Leadership is approachable and focused on consistency, safeguarding and continuous improvement. You’ll work closely with the Curriculum Manager and colleagues through course team meetings, shared resources and regular review of learner progress, with coaching and professional development to help you build confidence and impact.
Our new partnership with Boreham Football Academy strengthens this offer by bringing industry practice into the curriculum. You’ll collaborate with academy staff to align standards, enrich learning activities and ensure students benefit from a clear pathway between education and the performance game.
Why Join Us:
- Key projects / priorities: Support the delivery and ongoing development of the sport curriculum at Borehamwood Football Academy; maintain high standards of teaching, learning and assessment; strengthen employer links and learner progression routes through the new partnership.
- Development / progression: Access to coaching, peer support and College CPD; opportunities to develop as a Course/Subject Lead and take on additional responsibility as the provision grows.
- Unique aspects of the role: Teach in a performance-focused environment alongside academy staff; help shape a developing offer and contribute directly to a pathway between education, elite practice and industry expectations.
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Potential Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 29th June 2026.
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Benefits
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The College offers employees a generous holiday allowance of 55 days annual leave for our academic staff plus bank holidays. Pro Rata'd for part time employees. We also offer an attractive package of optional benefits for employees to take advantage of - please see below a list of our current staff benefits available at the College.
Taking Teaching Further (National initiative)
An early career support package would be available for eligible successful candidates to support new Teachers in all T Level pathway subjects and Maths, English and SEND subjects. Please click this link for further details.
Targeted Retention payments for FE Teachers
Targeted retention payments are available for eligible successful candidates in specific subjects as outlined on the government link - please click here for more information.
Annual Season Ticket Loans
We offer permanent or contract staff with a minimum of a 12 month contract the option to purchase an annual season ticket loan without the big financial hit in one go! A season ticket loan will spread the cost over the course of a year by using the salary sacrifice scheme, this helps with your finances and is paid back monthly through your salary.
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Cycle to Work Scheme
The scheme is an incentive for staff, offering tax free bikes through bike shops and is run by Cyclescheme Ltd. You can get a tax-free bike, which for most people means they save around 32% of the cost for a new bike!
Employee Support Helpline
The Employee Assistance Helpline can be contacted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They provide you and your family with counselling and advice, covering a variety of personal or workplace issues. It is free to use and all calls are confidential.
Eye Tests for DSE Users
The College will refund the cost of regular eye tests for staff that use Display Screen Equipment regularly as part of their duties.
Flu vouchers
We offer established staff a free flu vaccination voucher to take to a large range of local high street pharmacies.
Gym Facilities
Our Sports Centre at Southgate Campus is available for all staff with cardio, strength and conditioning equipment. The 2-floor gym is free for members of staff to use Monday to Friday within term time.
Hair Salon Services and Beauty Treatments
A range of competitively-priced hairdressing services are accessible at our Colindale Campus. Regularly providing special staff offers which is convenient during lunch hours or after work.
High Street Discounts
Discount for teachers is a shopping benefits website for staff which gives access to fantastic savings on leading retail brands, plus lots of great special offers! We also have staff discount available with local high street stores within walking distance of our three main campuses.
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