Team Leader - Uniformed Services and Health

Kingston College; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37 days annual leave

8 extra days at Christmas/New Year

5 days wellbeing leave

Pension scheme

Job summary

Kingston College, within the School of Commercial Industries and Access, is seeking a Team Leader with a subject specialism in Public Service and Health to teach across Level 2–5, and lead curriculum standards.

You will support staff development, monitor quality and ensure programmes meet awarding body requirements while shaping the student experience across FE and HE sectors.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree or professional qualification and recognised teaching qualification.
• Strong teaching experience in Sport, Health & Social Care or Public Services and a track record as a good or better teacher.
• Understanding of FE/HE curriculum developments, quality assurance and improvement processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum standards and outcomes for multiple programmes across FE/HE.
• Support and develop teaching staff; monitor curriculum quality and drive improvement.
• Ensure programmes meet learners' needs and awarding body requirements; manage FE/HE programmes.

Skills

Team leadership

Teaching

Public Services sector

Curriculum development

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Qualified teacher status

Tools

MS Office

Digital learning platforms

Job description

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 BTEC's as well as Level 4 & 5 HNC/D. 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, you'll support and develop teaching staff, monitor curriculum quality and contribute to the continued improvement of the provision. You'll 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, you'll 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. You'll 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.

You'll 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, you'll bring high standards, excellent attention to detail and a creative approach to problem solving.

Closing date for the return of completed applications is Tuesday 24th November 2026. Interview date: Thursday 26th November 2026.

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.

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 London's 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.