Job Details
As a college, our focus is on Career-Focused Learning, ensuring that our learners' experiences and our connections with the community and employers are central of everything we do.
As a teacher at USP College, you'll embody enthusiasm and the ability to motivate students, providing an engaging and rewarding learning journey. If you're passionate about Health, Social Care & Early years (Biology) and eager to guide young individuals towards their career goals, we're eager to support you.
At USP College we are committed to nurturing a top-tier workforce to facilitate our students to their full potential. Seeking innovative curriculum professionals who thrive in an environment fostering inspiration and growth for both staff and students.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Promote the College's strategy of Career-Focused Learning, prioritising the learner experience and fostering relationships with the community and local/regional employers.
- Contribute to curriculum development discussions and adhere to College policies.
- Plan lessons according to student needs and curriculum requirements.
- Regularly assign and assess student work in accordance with College policies.
- Monitor and report student progress through established procedures.
- Collect and distribute resources among students as necessary.
- Coordinate with colleagues regarding student group organisation.
- Attend College events such as parents' consultation evenings and open days.
- Prepare materials and participate in Student recruitment events, including interviewing.
- Assist in the induction process for new students.
- Provide cover for absent colleagues and fulfil contractual obligations.
- Engage positively in the professional appraisal process.
- Stay updated on subject and curriculum developments and report on attended courses.
- Participate in recording student achievement in accordance with College policy.
- Ensure students are aware of emergency procedures and safety measures.
- Provide clear instructions and warnings as needed to maintain a conducive learning environment.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date information.
- Deal with challenging situations or individuals professionally and in alignment with policies and legislation.
- Manage and prioritise actions related to learner issues and concerns.
- Offer guidance and advice within established procedures, policies, and legislation.
- Always adhere to College values and behaviours.
- Ensure that safeguarding principles, including PREVENT, are embedded into curriculum and staffing practices.
- Fulfil supplementary duties as required, including evening or weekend responsibilities.
- Participate in staff Continuing Professional Development (CPD) days for industry experience.
- Engage in Student CPD days to support student development initiatives
Job Requirements
- Degree in the relevant subject or similar
- Expertise in the chosen subject area with knowledge of additional enrichment activities.
The right candidate will have:
- Capability of taking responsibility for multi functions involving students, resourcing, and college events
- Be able to relate well to staff and students and judge the balance of support and pressure required to maximise achievement through appropriate support, guidance, and policy usage.
- An ability to keep up with developments in the curriculum areas and advise on the future direction of curriculum and its methods of delivery
- Be a creative and lateral thinker to promote Campus growth and enhance current business features
- Have the ability to resolve student conflict and deal with criticism.