Senior Lecturer in Sport Coaching

Nottingham Trent University • Full-time • (+9 others) • 12h ago

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Senior Lecturer in Sport Coaching

Salary £45,367 - £57,418 (p.a. pro rata)

Full time, permanent contract

About the Role

The Sport Science Department at Nottingham Trent University is seeking to appoint an outstanding Senior Lecturer in Sport Coaching to provide academic leadership for our BSc (Hons) Sport Science and Coaching course. The successful candidate will serve as the departmental lead for Sport Coaching, driving the development of our Sport Coaching provision and ensuring an excellent student experience and strong student outcomes.

You will be an effective communicator and collaborative academic leader who can work closely with colleagues across Sport Coaching and Sport Science. We welcome applicants from scholarship, practice, or research backgrounds. We wish to recruit someone with excellent knowledge of Sport Coaching theory and practice, a proven track record in designing and delivering innovative and evidence-informed coaching curricula, and a commitment to supporting the professional and academic development of students and colleagues.

You should have a passion for helping students achieve their potential and be able to demonstrate sustained excellence across your academic pathway. We value active, practice-based, and collaborative teaching and learning approaches that prepare students to become reflective and capable Sport Coaching practitioners.

The post holder will join a large, vibrant team of multidisciplinary Sport Scientists, who work within an inclusive and supportive culture. As a senior member of the department, you will play an important role in shaping our Sport Coaching provision, mentoring colleagues, and strengthening our partnerships with NTU Sport, local clubs, schools, national governing bodies, and coaching organisations.

For more details, please see the role profile. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly. To ensure the diverse needs of our team are met, we actively encourage secondments and offer flexible part-time working patterns - we're focused on finding the right person for the role.

Proposed interview date: week commencing 4th May 2026

About Us

The School of Science and Technology at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is an exciting multidisciplinary environment for learning, teaching and research, with some of the best facilities in the UK. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality teaching and diverse, real-world research. We specialise in biosciences, chemistry, computing and technology, as well as engineering, forensic science, mathematics, physics and sport science. This mix of traditional and modern subjects encourages and inspires future innovators.

Our Department of Sports Science resides within the School of Science and Technology on the Clifton and Mansfield Campuses and has a long and established history of delivering sport-related programmes. Recent investment into the Department has enhanced our physical resources, research environment and the student learning experience. We offer a friendly environment of excellence and invite you to join us.

For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact Luke Gilbert (Principal Lecturer - Sport Science) at

Join Us

Find out more about our academic community at NTU, including the support we offer to academics at all stages of their careers.

We also offer:

• 35 days annual leave per year, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata

• Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.

• Opportunity to receive a bonus for exceptional performance and contribution

• Range of health and well-being services, including a Health Cash Plan, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.

• And a whole lot more…Find out more about the range of benefits we offer.

Come and be part of our success. Apply today!

Safe & Inclusive

At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. By championing positive wellbeing, we promote an environment where all can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.

Depending on your individual circumstances, this role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UKVI Skilled Worker route. We recommend that you review your individual circumstances before applying. For more information, visit the Government Skilled Worker visa support page.

This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974), and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.