Teacher of Health and Social Care
USP College
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Job summary
USP College in Benfleet seeks an enthusiastic Teacher of Health and Social Care for the new academic year. You will deliver high-quality, career-focused teaching across Levels 1–4 and support students’ academic and pastoral development, preparing them for progression in their chosen field.
The role involves curriculum development, use of digital platforms, and collaboration with colleagues to drive continuous improvement while upholding safeguarding and equality policies.
Qualifications
- Qualified to degree in relevant subject or similar
- Expert in their subject area with understanding of progression paths
- Enthusiastic about teaching with strategies to support Levels 1–3 (and 4 where appropriate)
- Confident in using digital tools to engage learners
Responsibilities
- 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 (Teams, Google Classroom) and AI to enhance learning and feedback
- Participate in curriculum development, open events and student induction
- Collaborate with colleagues to share best practices and improve teaching
- Uphold safeguarding, equality, diversity, and health and safety policies
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Job description
Are you passionate about inspiring the next generation and shaping futures?
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of Health and Social Care for the new academic year.
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.
As a member of our teaching team, you will:
Deliver outstanding teaching and learning across our Health and Social Care and Early Years department, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
* 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 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.
We’re looking for someone who is:Qualified to degree in relevant subject or similarAn 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.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Company: USP College Salary: £27,978 - £44,637 Hours: Full-time Location: Benfleet, SS7 1TW Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 27 Oct 2026 Closing date: 12 Nov 2026 Apply for this job
Are you passionate about inspiring the next generation and shaping futures?
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of Health and Social Care for the new academic year.
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.
As a member of our teaching team, you will:
Deliver outstanding teaching and learning across our Health and Social Care and Early Years department, 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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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