Teacher of Art & Design

Shorefields; Hadleigh; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension provision

Annual Staff Awards

Hybrid working available

Free onsite parking

Eye care vouchers

Onsite Starbucks & Restaurant

Well-being days & activities

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Job summary

USP College in Essex seeks an enthusiastic Teacher of Art & Design to deliver high-quality, career-focused teaching from Level 1 to Level 4. You will support learners academically and pastorally, engage with curriculum development and use digital platforms like Teams and Google Classroom to enhance learning.

A PGCE is desirable, but a degree in Art & Design is essential. The role offers hybrid working, safeguarding duties, and opportunities to contribute to the wider college life while aligning

Qualifications

• Degree in Art & Design or related subject.
• Desirable teaching qualification (PGCE/Cert Ed).
• Ability to engage learners across Levels 1–4.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Art & Design lessons across Levels 1–4.
• Monitor, assess and report on student progress.
• Provide academic guidance and pastoral support.
• Contribute to curriculum development and open events.
• Uphold safeguarding, equality, diversity and safety policies.

Skills

Enthusiasm for teaching

Progression pathways

Digital tools proficiency

Time management

Student motivation

Education

Degree in Art & Design or related subject

PGCE/Cert Ed (desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Google Classroom

AI tools (emerging)

Job description

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 26/11/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBC

Are you passionate about inspiring the next generation and shaping futures?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicatedTeacher of Art & Design to join our dynamic Creative Industries team at USP College.

This is an exciting opportunity to bring your expertise and creativity into the classroom, delivering high-quality, career-focused teaching and learning that prepares students for progression and success in their chosen field.

Main Purpose of the Role:
As a member of our teaching team, you will:
Deliver outstanding teaching and learning across Creative Industries, engaging students from Level 1 to Level 4.
Support the academic and pastoral development of learners, ensuring they are ready to learn and thrive.
Contribute to curriculum development, innovation, and the wider life of the College.
Play an active role in fulfilling the College's mission:

"To provide a transformative education that empowers learners and serves our community and employers."

Key Responsibilities:

In this role, you will:

Plan and deliver engaging lessons in line with curriculum requirements.
Monitor, assess, and report on student progress.
Provide academic guidance and pastoral support to help every learner succeed.
Make effective use of digital platforms (e.g. Teams, Google Classroom) and emerging tools such as AI to enhance student learning and feedback.
Participate in curriculum development, open events, interviews, and student induction activities.
Work collaboratively with colleagues to share best practice and support continuous improvement.
Uphold safeguarding, equality, diversity, and health and safety policies.
About You:

We're looking for someone who is:

Qualified to degree in relevant subject or similar
An expert in their subject area, with a strong understanding of progression pathways and enrichment opportunities.
Enthusiastic about teaching, with effective strategies to support learners at Levels 1-3 (and Level 4 where appropriate).
Confident in using digital tools to engage learners and enhance teaching.
Able to balance academic rigor with encouragement and support, motivating students to achieve their full potential.

Desirable (but not essential):

A recognised teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE/Cert Ed).
Professional or industry experience to enrich classroom teaching.
Experience in curriculum development, course leadership, or employer engagement.
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.
Why choose us?

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
Excellent pension provision
Annual Staff Awards
CPD days - opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching
Free onsite parking
Staff appreciation days
Eye care vouchers
Onsite Starbucks & Restaurant
Well-being days & activities
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

* subject to terms & conditions

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 onGOV 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.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.