DiSE Boxing Teacher

Salary

£35,785 leading up to £41,507 per annum

Contractual hours

Basis

Full time

Region

North

Package

Permanent

Job category

Teaching

Date posted

10/07/2026

Job reference

VV2108

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Job Description - Teacher .doc

Gateshead College are looking for qualified and experienced Boxing Teacher to continue delivering their successful England Boxing, Level 3 Diploma in Sporting Excellence (DiSE) programme to young elite boxers. Applicants must hold a minimum level 3 coaching qualification and have at least 5 years boxing coaching experience at a high level.

The full-time DiSE teacher role involves management, delivery and assessment of all DiSE theory and practical units. Applicants will need to achieve the assessors award qualification if they do not already have it.

DiSE is a level 3 education programme funded through the Department for Culture Media and Sport. Boxers on the DiSE programme must also be in alternative full-time education such as A levels, BTEC, a non-sports apprenticeship, or other vocational qualifications for the duration of the DiSE programme.

DiSE is an essential part of England Boxing’s long-term athlete development pathway. It supports talented and committed young athletes who have a realistic potential to achieve excellence in their sport. It combines Boxing and full-time education, so they have the skills, knowledge and competence to pursue sporting excellence alongside education and a future career.

DiSE offers a dual career pathway for athletes who have been recognised and nominated by their National Governing Body as having high potential for excellence. The programme is delivered over two years offering a combination of high- performance boxing alongside the athlete’s chosen further education studies.

About the DiSE Programme

The programme is part of England Boxing's talent pathway and is funded through the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. It is aimed at young athletes with realistic potential to compete at a high level while continuing their academic or vocational studies.

Key Requirements

• Minimum Level 2 Boxing Coaching Qualification
• At least 5 years' high-level boxing coaching experience
• Ability to manage, deliver, and assess both practical and theory units
• Willingness to obtain an Assessor Award Qualification if not already held
• Experience working with talented young athletes

Main Responsibilities

• Recruitment of a minimum of 15 Boxers onto the programme
• Lead the DiSE boxing programme
• Deliver coaching and educational content
• Assess learner performance and progress
• Support elite young boxers balancing sport and education
• Manage programme administration and athlete development

About Gateshead College

At Gateshead College we’re famous for education with Employment Edge, industry inspired education that combines high quality learning with real world skills.

For teachers this means giving your students the knowledge and skills to be successful in work and life and supporting them to be the best they can be. This is what makes our college such an exciting place to teach. You’ll get to bring your industry expertise into the classroom and will work hand in hand with businesses to create experiences your students will never forget.

In return we can offer a values-driven organisation and the chance to work with brilliant people who put students first. You’ll be listened to and will have opportunities to make an impact. We prioritise health and wellbeing and your work life balance will be respected. Our inclusive culture means you’re valued for being yourself and diversity is celebrated, and our commitment to being a sustainable organisation means we always try to do business the right way to make our community better for everyone.

We’re committed to supporting your ongoing development which includes access to our Teacher Academy where you’ll be assigned a personal coach to help develop your practice.

At Gateshead College we all have the opportunity to help our learners succeed and it’s this clear purpose and shared effort that makes us such a great place to work; we hope you think about joining us.

Don’t have a teaching qualification?

Don’t worry. If you can bring extensive industry experience and a passion for sharing your knowledge we’d love to hear from you.

We'll provide comprehensive training and cover the cost of your qualification while you gain valuable teaching experience. We understand the commitment involved and that's why we offer paid time off the job to attend training. Additionally, you'll be supported by one of our dedicated teaching staff throughout your journey, so you’ll have the guidance and mentorship needed to thrive in your new role.

Our Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance 50 days plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata to start date).
• Mental health and wellbeing support, with 24/7 access to an employee assistance programme and counselling services.
• Career average pension with the Teachers Pension Scheme
• Travel support including subsidised on site parking, discounted public transport scheme and cycle to work scheme.
• Retail and travel discounts.
• Volunteering Days.

Please note that this vacancy has a shorter application window than usual due to the availability of our interview partners, DiSE.

Interviews will take place on 27 July 2026. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, particularly given the shorter application window, please contact the People Team at ***email_hidden***. We'll be happy to discuss how we can support you.