Are you captivated by the wonders of life, from microscopic cells to vast ecosystems? Here's your chance to share your passion for science! We're taking expressions of interest for a dedicated Biology teacher to inspire young minds and cultivate a deep appreciation for the natural world.

We would like to invite expressions of interest from enthusiastic and dedicated Teachers of Maths for the new academic year, should a suitable role become available. We are keen to connect with professionals who are passionate about delivering high-quality, creative, and engaging lessons, while effectively supporting and inspiring students.

This would offer the chance to bring your expertise and creativity into the classroom, delivering high-quality, career-focused teaching and learning that supports students' progression and success in their chosen field.

The Role

We are taking expressions of interest for passionate and innovative Teacher to provide high-quality teaching and contribute to the academic, pastoral, and operational excellence of the curriculum area. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on learners' educational journeys while contributing to the realisation of the College's mission.

Duties & Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality teaching aligned with curriculum needs and student requirements.
Actively promote the College's Career-Focused Learning strategy, fostering strong relationships with local employers.
Plan and deliver engaging lessons, ensuring compliance with curriculum schemes of work and College policies.
Monitor, report, and support student progress through reviews, assessments, and feedback.
Contribute to curriculum development, policy discussions, and quality assurance processes.
Participate in student recruitment, including interviews and open events.
Provide academic and pastoral support to students, promoting a positive learning environment.
Ensure effective supervision of learners, adhering to safety and safeguarding policies.
Actively engage in professional development, curriculum meetings, and CPD days.
Take responsibility for managing and prioritising learner concerns and issues.

Job Requirements

Degree in the relevant subject or similar
Expertise in relevant subject area
Demonstrated enthusiasm for innovative pedagogical practices.
Proven ability to work effectively with a diverse range of students and stakeholders.
Teaching qualification (USP will provide support for unqualified staff to achieve a Level 5 qualification)
Experience in curriculum development, employer engagement, and course leadership.

The right candidate will have:

Ability to relate well to students and staff, balancing support and challenge to maximise achievement.
Strong organisational and time management skills to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
Creative and lateral thinking skills to promote campus growth and enhance learning experiences.
Proven ability to resolve conflicts professionally and ensure student welfare.
Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of the role.

Our strategy is to create a Career Focused, Digital Learning environment, ensuring that the learner experience and our relationship within our community, local and regional employers, are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be selected as finalists for the AoC Beacon awards for effective use of digital Technology in FE. Providing a high achieving, focused learning environment allowing our students to achieve the grades they need for higher educations, or the skills and aptitude required to secure a suitable role in their chosen career. Our college is set in the leafy suburbs of Essex, with easy access to surrounding areas and amenities, we are based in a well-connected location both by road and rail.

What we offer:

A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn
Annual Staff Awards
CPD days - opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching
Free onsite parking
Staff appreciation days
Onsite Starbucks & Restaurant
Electric Vehicle Scheme
Discounted gym membership
Hybrid Working available
Fully immersive teaching rooms allow simultaneous online teaching at multiple locations
Free Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7, 365 days offering legal & financial advice, as well as general support & guidance

This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Self-declaration is subject to Ministry of Justice guidance on the disclosure of criminal records, further information can be found on GOV UK

USP College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, we therefore expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service, and any other checks that the role requires to ascertain suitability for working with children and/or vulnerable adults, which may include online searches.

We will hold and process any personal data, including sensitive (special category) personal data, relating to you in accordance with our legal obligations, in the manner set out in the Privacy Notice for staff and in accordance with our Data Protection Policy, which is set out on the College's website, found here . You should familiarise yourself with our Data Protection Policy (and all other subsidiary policies to it) and comply with them at all times. Neither the Privacy Notice for Staff nor those policies form a part of your contract of employment.

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