Job Description

Are you passionate about Sport Therapy, Rehabilitation and performance-focused training? Do you want to inspire learners across a range of levels while helping shape a curriculum that is increasingly employability-led and rooted firmly in industry practice?

Chelmsford College is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Lecturer to join our growing Sport Department, delivering teaching and learning across Level 1 to Level 3 programmes. This is an exciting opportunity to join an experienced and enthusiastic team at a college that is ambitious for its learners and proud of its strong industry partnerships.

Working 22.2 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. Salary between £19,749 and £25,368 per annum (£32,916 and £42,281 FTE)

About the Role

You will play a key role in delivering high-quality provision to support the Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation elements of the programme, including Sports Massage and Strength & Conditioning, across a range of learner cohorts and delivery environments. Teaching will take place in classrooms, practical sports and fitness facilities, and industry-linked settings, supporting learners to develop both academic understanding and authentic vocational skills.

You will be part of a department that is actively broadening its curriculum offer and strengthening its employability focus, supported by our CIMSPA FE Partnership. We are particularly keen to recruit staff who bring strong industry experience and can help further embed current professional practice into teaching, assessment and curriculum design.

What You'll Do

Deliver engaging, high-quality teaching in Sport Therapy, Rehabilitation, Sports Massage and Strength & Conditioning
Teach across a range of levels from Level 1 to Level 3, adapting approaches to meet diverse learner needs
Support curriculum development that strengthens progression routes and employability outcomes
Embed industry standards, professional behaviours and current practice into learning
Work closely with colleagues to contribute to an ambitious, cohesive and learner-centred department
Support learners' personal development, confidence and readiness for employment or further study

What We're Looking For

A teaching specialism in Sports Therapy / Rehabilitation, with Sports Massage and Strength & Conditioning
Relevant industry experience and a strong commitment to maintaining professional practice
Experience (or willingness to develop) teaching across multiple levels and learning environments
A collaborative, flexible approach and a clear passion for supporting learners to succeed
A desire to contribute to a curriculum that is increasingly industry-informed and employability focused

The College is committed to equality and diversity and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share these commitments.

Starting salary will be dependent on qualifications, skills and experience. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

If you have any further questions, please e-mail employment@chelmsford.ac.uk or if you wish to apply, please go directly to our website https://www.chelmsford.ac.uk/our-college/vacancy.asp?id=17535

Applications will be considered upon receipt.

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 4th June 2026.

Information about the School

Chelmsford College Group

Chelmsford College has a wide range of opportunities for about 450 full and part time employees making us one of the largest employers in Chelmsford.

At Chelmsford College, we put the learner at the centre of everything we do. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share these values. Our commitments to our learners are reflected in the breadth of employment opportunities we offer.

Whether you are an experienced teacher, or possess good vocational qualifications and experience in industry and are considering either full time or part time teaching in further education, we would be pleased to hear from you.

We also have opportunities in a wide range of learning and business support activities such as student support, learning technologies, technician roles, IT support, finance, estates, human resources and staff development, student admissions, and general administration.

Chelmsford College offers exceptional personal and professional development opportunities. Other benefits include final salary pension schemes, competitive salary and annual leave arrangements, on site sports & fitness centre, free courses, staff discounts arranged with local retailers and highly flexible working arrangements for many of our positions.