Job Introduction
Part-Time Teacher of Sport (FE / Vocational Sport Pathway) (0.5)
Location: Poole, Dorset, BH15 4RW
Reporting to: Curriculum Manager – Sport
Start Date: 2nd January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter (subject to notice period)
Salary: £29,500 - £34,000 (FTE) Dependent on experience
Contract: Part-Time Position (0.5 role)
Closing Date: 30th October 2026 Interviews Date: W/Com 2nd November
Rockley reserves the right to hold interviews sooner for the right candidate
Pre-Employment Check The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references in line with Rockley safeguarding procedures.
Organisation Overview
Based at Rockley Point campus in Poole, our sixth form courses are thriving with over 80 full-time learners, each year, choosing to study with us. We pride ourselves in offering an excellent vocational experience for our learners - one that supports academic achievement and also focusses on key employability skills. With students working all over the world in watersports and the outdoors, or studying at university, we really are proud of what we offer and welcome someone that shares our beliefs and vision for our young people.
Rockley Education is part of the Rockley group, established in 1976 and a UK Limited company. We are the UK’s premier provider of watersports training and school and group residential holidays. With Centres across Dorset, working as a Sports teacher for Rockley offers the successful candidate a unique career opportunity and teaching environment.
Role Overview
We are eager to welcome a highly qualified, dynamic, and motivational teacher to our sixth form team. The successful candidate will contribute significantly to our sport programmes, specifically the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity. Typical units would be Exercise, Health and Lifestyle, Practical Team Sports, Practical Individual Sports, Sports Nutrition, Sports Coaching, Current Issues in Sport and Sports Leadership as examples.
Our programmes combine rigorous academic coursework, professional instructor training, and practical experience, preparing students for diverse futures whether that’s progressing to university to study PE Teaching, starting a career as a Sports Coach, or embarking on a journey in the world of superyachts and global travel.
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