Sports Therapy Lecturer – Part-Time (0.4 FTE)
Location: Moulton, Northamptonshire
Salary: £14,486.80–£17,278.80 per annum (£36,217–£43,197 FTE)
Hours: 14.8 hours per week (0.4 FTE)
Contract: Part-Time
Department: Sport & Uniformed Public Services
Start Date: To be confirmed
Passionate about Sports Therapy? Help develop the next generation of sports professionals!
Think FE is recruiting a Sports Therapy Lecturer to join the Sport department at Moulton College in Northamptonshire.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Sports Therapist, Sports Rehabilitation professional or qualified Lecturer who enjoys sharing their knowledge and helping students develop their practical and academic skills.
You'll be delivering engaging teaching across Sports Therapy and related Sport Studies programmes, primarily supporting Higher Education learners. The role combines classroom teaching, practical demonstrations, student support and curriculum development.
With a 0.4 part-time contract (14.8 hours per week), this could be ideal for someone wanting to combine teaching with their own Sports Therapy practice, clinical work or other professional commitments.
What you'll be doing

• Deliver engaging theoretical and practical Sports Therapy lessons to Higher Education students.
• Support students in developing their knowledge of sports injuries, rehabilitation, anatomy, physiology and practical therapy techniques, where relevant to the curriculum.
• Plan and prepare lessons, practical demonstrations and learning resources.
• Act as a course tutor, providing academic guidance and supporting student development.
• Monitor attendance, learner progress and achievement.
• Assess student work and provide constructive feedback.
• Support students with practical activities, assignments and professional development.
• Undertake placement visits and maintain accurate learner records.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of Sports Therapy and Sport Studies programmes.
• Participate in internal verification, quality assurance and curriculum reviews.
• Support student recruitment activities, including open days and careers events.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety and inclusive teaching.

What we're looking for
Essential skills and experience:

• A relevant qualification in Sports Therapy, Sports Rehabilitation, Sports Science or a closely related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of Sports Therapy principles and practical applications.
• Experience working within Sports Therapy, sports rehabilitation, sports science or a related professional setting.
• The ability to deliver engaging practical and classroom-based teaching.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Confidence supporting students with assignments, assessments and practical development.
• A genuine interest in helping students develop their knowledge and progress towards careers in sport and therapy.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality and maintaining a safe learning environment.

Desirable:

• Previous experience teaching Sports Therapy or Sports Science within Further or Higher Education.
• A recognised teaching qualification, such as a PGCE, Cert Ed or Diploma in Education and Training.
• Experience delivering Higher Education programmes.
• Practical experience working as a Sports Therapist or Sports Rehabilitation professional.
• Experience supporting students with placements or practical assessments.
• Knowledge of curriculum development, internal verification and quality assurance.
• Experience acting as a Course Tutor or supporting student achievement.

What's on offer?

• Actual salary of £14,486.80–£17,278.80 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Part-time position working 14.8 hours per week.
• Opportunity to teach Higher Education Sports Therapy students.
• A varied role combining practical teaching, academic support and curriculum development.
• The chance to share your professional experience with future Sports Therapy practitioners.
• An opportunity to combine teaching with existing clinical or professional work.
• Professional development opportunities within an established further education college.

Interested?
Whether you're an experienced Sports Therapy Lecturer, a qualified Sports Therapist considering a move into education or a Sports Rehabilitation professional looking to share your knowledge, we'd love to hear from you.
This could be an excellent opportunity to take your experience into the classroom while continuing to develop your career in Sports Therapy.
Apply today with your CV, or contact Think FE to discuss the position in more detail.
Think FE is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. Appointment will be subject to relevant safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check where required.