Team Leader - Uniformed Services and Health

The post sits within the Health & Active Living section, and you will be responsible for curriculum standards and outcomes for a number of programmes across the school and specifically the Uniformed Services and Health sections. Working closely with the Deputy Head of School, youll support and develop teaching staff, monitor curriculum quality and contribute to the continued improvement of the provision. Youll also play an important role in ensuring programmes meet the needs of learners and the requirements of awarding bodies and other partners.

With a degree or relevant professional qualification, youll have strong current teaching experience in Sport, Health & Social Care or Public Services, alongside a recognised teaching qualification and a track record as a good or better teacher. Youll have a strong understanding of FE and HE curriculum developments, quality assurance and improvement processes, with a clear vision for developing the curriculum and enhancing the student experience.
Youll also have experience of leading or managing FE and/or HE programmes, together with a proven ability to support learners who may be at risk of falling behind to achieve their potential. Organised, proactive and open to new ideas, youll bring high standards, excellent attention to detail and a creative approach to problem solving.

The School of Commercial Industries and Access at Kingston College is seeking a Team Leader with a subject specialism in the Public Service and Health sector to teach across a wide range of levels including Level 2 & 3 BTECs as well as Level 4 & 5 HNC/D., As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of Londons largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant
contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students success at the heart of everything we do.
We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.

The benefits package includes generous annual leave of 37 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year as well as an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees physical and mental health. There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.The benefits package will be pro-rated for part time staff.