Oldham Athletic is looking to recruit a FE Sports Teacher on a part-time basis within our Academy.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and passionate Part-Time FE Sports Teacher to join the education team within a professional football club environment in Oldham.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with Academy football scholars aged 16–19, supporting both their academic and personal development alongside their football programme.
The successful candidate will deliver engaging and inspiring lessons to Year 1 Scholars studying the BTEC Level 3 Sporting Excellence and Performance programme.
This role would suit an individual who has a genuine passion for sport and football, and who is committed to developing young players’ understanding of performance, professionalism, and personal progression.
Part-Time FE Sports Teacher (0.25 FTE)
Job Type: Permanent (Part-Time)
Hours: 10 Hours per week
Working Pattern: Mondays 1.30pm to 4.30pm, Wednesdays 9.30am to 4.30pm in addition to one hour for planning and marking.
Location: Boundary Park
Salary: Competitve
Closing Date: 16 October 2026, 5pm
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Deliver approximately 9 hours of engaging BTEC Level 3 lessons per week, to Year 1 Academy Scholars (aged 16–17).
- Complete planning, preparation, marking, and assessment duties (1 hour allocated weekly).
- Maintain accurate learner records on the selected online platforms.
- Monitor learner progress and provide regular feedback to Academy Head of Education.
- Attend department meetings to feedback essential education data.
- Contribute to Internal Verification and Quality Assurance processes.
- Work closely with an Additional Learning Support tutor to develop support plans for SEND Learners.
- Work collaboratively with academy and education staff as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Essential Requirements
Applicants must have the following:
- A recognised teaching qualification (minimum Level 5).
- Experience teaching BTEC Level 3 qualifications (specifically Sport and Physical Activity units).
- Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
- Good understanding of Internal Verification processes.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
- An FA Enhanced DBS certificate (or willingness to obtain one).
Desirable Experience
The following would be advantageous for this vacancy:
- Experience working within a football academy environment.
- Experience supporting young footballers aged 16–19.
- Experience delivering the BTEC Sporting Excellence and Performance qualification.
- Experience working in dynamic and fast-paced environments.
Skills and Qualities
We are looking for someone who is;
- Passionate about sport and football education.
- Motivated to support the development of young athletes.
- Organised, adaptable, and proactive.
- Confident communicating with young people and staff.
- Able to inspire learners within a high-performance environment.
- Committed to maintaining high educational and overall academy standards.
Safeguarding and Equality
Oldham Athletic is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks. The club is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory references and an FA Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to Stacey.Carlson@OldhamAthletic.co.uk.
Closing Date
Friday 16th October 2026 (this may close earlier if a suitable applicant is found.
Provisional Interview Dates
Tuesday 20th and Tuesday 27th October 2026.
