Main Grade Lecturer - Sports (BWFA)

Main Grade Lecturer - Sports (BWFA)

Application Deadline: 5 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.

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.

Potential Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 29th June 2026.

Benefits

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The College offers employees a generous holiday allowance of 55 days annual leave for academic staff plus bank holidays. Pro rata for part time employees.

Enjoy a variety of optional benefits, including:

• Taking Teaching Further (National initiative)
• An early career support package for eligible new teachers in all T Level pathway subjects and Maths, English and SEND subjects.
• Targeted retention payments for eligible successful candidates in specific subjects.
• Annual Season Ticket Loans: permanent or contract staff with a minimum 12 month contract can purchase a season ticket loan, paying back monthly through salary sacrifice.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: tax free bikes through bike shops via Cyclescheme Ltd.
• Employee Support Helpline: confidential counselling and advice, 24/7.
• Eye tests for DSE users: college will refund cost of regular eye tests.
• Flu vaccination voucher for established staff.
• Gym facilities: sports centre at Southgate Campus, free for staff Monday to Friday in term time.
• Hair salon services and beauty treatments available at Colindale Campus.
• High street discounts: staff discounts at local shops and a staff discount website.