Full job descriptionTeaching Subject specialism in T-Level, Health and Quality
The School of Commercial Industries and Access at Kingston College is seeking an experienced Team Leader to provide leadership across its T Level and Health provision and associated Health and Social Care programmes.
You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of teaching, learning and assessment, while driving improvements in student achievement, progress and engagement. You will lead and support curriculum teams, monitor staff performance and contribute to the School’s Self-Assessment and Improvement Plans, ensuring targets for recruitment, retention, achievement, progression and student satisfaction are met or exceeded. Working closely with colleagues, employers and external partners, you will ensure programmes meet the requirements of learners and awarding organisations. You will also support the development of an innovative and responsive curriculum, strengthen employer engagement and help ensure students benefit from meaningful industry placements.
You will coordinate schemes of work and assessment schedules, promote excellence in teaching and learning and support the professional development of teaching staff, including mentoring and supporting NQTs. Alongside your leadership responsibilities, you will teach on relevant programmes and may also undertake the role of Safeguarding Officer for the School.
We are seeking an individual with significant experience of delivering and developing T Level provision and a proven track record of improving student outcomes. You will have experience of leading or managing FE and/or HE programmes, together with a thorough understanding of quality assurance and improvement processes. You will hold a degree or relevant professional qualification in Health and Social Care or a related discipline, alongside a recognised teaching qualification. You will also have experience of managing, supporting and developing staff and successfully supporting learners who may be at risk of not achieving their potential.
With high personal standards and expectations, you will be organised, flexible and able to work effectively under pressure and to agreed deadlines. You will bring a strong vision for the development of the curriculum area, a creative approach to problem-solving and a clear commitment to equality, diversity, safeguarding and educational excellence.
Closing date for the return of completed applications is 20th November 2026
Interviews will take place on Friday 4th December 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.
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.
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.
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 achieve and progress.
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