Teacher of Fashion Design & Visual Communication

Position Start Date: 18/08/2026

Contract Type: Full-time

Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 09/07/2026 Midnight

Date of Interviews: TBC

Salary: £27,978 - £44,637 depending on experience and qualifications

Reference No: SR2213

Campus: Cross Campus

Hours: 37 hrs / week | 52 weeks / year

Contract: Permanent

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 to 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 Fashion, Retail and Business 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.

Main Purpose of the Role:

• Deliver outstanding teaching and learning across our Financial and Professional Service 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."

Key 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 (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:

• 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 education, 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.
• Annual Staff Awards.
• CPD days - opportunities to grow and develop 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

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.