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SalaryWith strong leadership, management, and organisational skills, the candidate will be able to inspire, champion, and develop sports students within the area.
Key facts
- Full-time, permanent
37 hours per week - Salary
£28,643 to £36,198, depending on qualifications and experience - Closing date
Sunday 14th April 2024
Are you experienced in delivering practical indoor and outdoor sports activities and uniformed public/protective services? The successful applicant will be able to teach individual and team sports and have an active knowledge of fitness.
With strong leadership, management, and organisational skills, the candidate will be able to inspire, champion, and develop sports students within the area. This is an exceptional opportunity to work as part of a very successful team that strives to maximise the students’ potential in reaching their targets.
The successful candidates will themselves be educated to a degree level or equivalent and capable of sharing their knowledge with our students in an engaging and informative manner that benefits their passion for the subject.
Teaching experience is desirable, but we are looking for someone who is confident in sharing their experience and knowledge with our students. We would support you in gaining a formal teaching qualification alongside your work with us.
Summary of responsibilities
- To develop a stimulating and exciting programme for learners
- To manage and provide good quality teaching and learning to support student achievement
- To seek to ensure that student retention and achievement targets are met
- To contribute towards the college’s strategic objectives
- Provide a safe and healthy environment in which to work and learn
- Ensure a high quality of adequate resources and materials are provided to enhance learning, thereby enriching the opportunity and experience of learners
- Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults
See the Job Description for full details.
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Why choose us?
Set within the Lake District's breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage site, Kendal College is an FE college that consistently punches above its weight on the national stage. Under the leadership of our new Principal, the college is embarking on a series of bold steps to grow the college and remain a top-notch education provider for Cumbria and the North West region. Our students focus on their learning, achieve high levels of attainment and consistently give us high satisfaction ratings. The college recognises the wellbeing of its staff as a priority, as well as ensuring that excellent work is appropriately identified and that a healthy work-life balance is maintained.
What we offer
- A generous holiday entitlement
- Seven efficiency days per year (pro rata) in addition to your hard-earned holiday allocation
- Sick pay and pension scheme
- Support to help you transition into college life
- Excellent CPD opportunities so you can gain a formal teaching qualification whilst working with us and continue to grow and develop
- A college that promotes and supports flexible working
- Fantastic facilities and resources to support our students
- On-site canteens with locally sourced ingredients
- A cycle-to-work and electric car scheme
- A comprehensive staff awards, rewards and wellbeing scheme, including:
- Employee assistance program with Health Assured
- Discounted gym membership
- Local discounts
- Extensive retail discounts
What we're looking for
As a college employee, you will be expected to embrace college values and implement college policies and procedures by:
- Seeing learners as our priority
- Embracing equal opportunities and respecting diversity
- Working cooperatively with colleagues
- Respecting and valuing the work of all our stakeholders
- Striving for continuous improvement
- Adhering to college policies and procedures
- Promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults
Qualifications
Experience
Knowledge & Skills
Right to work
All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility and a photo ID will be required from candidates at the interview as part of our standard recruitment process.
Safeguarding statement
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expect all staff to share this commitment. Employment at the college is subject to an enhanced DBS check via the Disclosure & Barring Service, and any post in regulated activity will also be subject to an additional barred list check.
