Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Sports Coaching

£36,047 – £40,548 per annum (Lecturer salary band)

£41,757 - £52,851 per annum (Senior Lecturer salary band)

A minimum of 37 hours a week

Permanent

About the Role:

We are looking for an outstanding individual to help contribute towards our CIMSPA (Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity) endorsed undergraduate and postgraduate sports coaching curriculum. At Hartpury University we have a rich history of developing sports coaches working at all levels, with coach development at the heart of our University Sport Department. We are looking for someone to join a vibrant coaching team to continue this work and support us to enhance our offer moving forwards.    

• The successful candidate will contribute to our sports coaching curriculum with a specific focus on practitioner development, both at undergraduate and postgraduate
• You will demonstrate a clear skills set, and knowledge base focused on coach development
• You will aspire to ensure the continuous improvement of the student experience and have clear appreciation of industry application and impact
• You will demonstrate a passion for coach development and evidence practical coaching skills

Hartpury University values student experience and outcomes, as such the successful applicant should be able to positivity evidence this within their application.

About You

• You will have a relevant postgraduate qualification and bring with you experience of the applied sports coaching industry
• You will have a higher education teaching qualification or professional recognition (e.g. PGCHE, SFHEA/FHEA or equivalent) or a commitment to complete one within one year
• As a specialist in sports coaching and practitioner development, your experience of working in applied contexts will enable you to contribute to teaching and learning activities across a range of general sports modules. Further contributing to specialist applied modules in sports coaching from level 4 through postgraduate delivery
• You will be committed to creating a high-quality student experience, evidenced through a focus on excellence within teaching and learning. A record of active research and knowledge exchange is welcomed
• You will also have a clear appreciation of the connectivity between theory and practice and the ability to foster industry partnerships to develop partnership for both student placements and both staff and student project work
• You will be able to demonstrate a record of active scholarship and willingness to continue to personally and professionally develop

We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including:

• Hybrid working arrangements with blended approach of office and home working
• 35 days annual leave entitlement
• Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous pension scheme (TPS)
• Employee Discounts Scheme
• Onsite fitness facilities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Support for continuous professional development
• Flexible working opportunities available
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave

About Us

Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK’s leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College sit side-by-side on a beautiful 360-hectare campus. We provide world-class facilities to more than 4,500 university and college-level students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, A-levels and diplomas, as well as undertaking industry research. The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025) and has 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas. A passionate and innovative business culture and exceptional support networks make Hartpury an ideal career choice.

Hartpury is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We particularly welcome applicants that we are underrepresented in, including those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities, and those living with disabilities. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we offer a range of inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and a multi-faith space to support staff from different backgrounds. To find out more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity, please click here.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.  All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. 

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The closing date for receipt of applications is 20th July 2025

Interviews will be held on Monday, 28th July 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK.