Health & social care ect - community secondary school in plymouth

Start Date: September 2026 Contract: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Paid to scale Health & Social Care ECT A community-focused Secondary School in Plymouth is seeking a professional and highly organised Health & Social Care Early Career Teacher (ECT) to join their experienced vocational and social sciences team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a well-structured and supportive school environment where teaching staff play an essential role in the smooth operation of the school. The successful candidate will provide day-to-day instructional support across Key Stages 4 and 5 and assist senior leaders, teaching staff, and wider care teams. Responsibilities will include maintaining student progress records, updating school tracking systems, managing departmental correspondence, supporting attendance administration, and assisting with the monitoring of student work experience portfolios, health projects, and vocational assessment moderation logs. You will also support communication with parents, students, and external health or care placement providers while ensuring that information is handled professionally and confidentially at all times. Strong organisational skills are essential, as the role requires the ability to monitor diverse coursework folders and manage multiple responsibilities within a busy school environment. The school is looking for someone who is proactive, reliable, and able to bring practical care values and ethics into the classroom environment smoothly. Good IT skills and confidence using data-tracking and spreadsheet portals are important, alongside strong communication and interpersonal skills. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing school community where teaching staff are highly valued and staff wellbeing, a dedicated ECT framework, and professional development are prioritised. School Information This is an 11 to 18 well-established Secondary School in Plymouth with a strong commitment to high standards, student wellbeing, and diverse learning pathways. The school serves an engaged coastal community and is known for its exceptional pastoral care and supportive ethos, where positive relationships and high expectations underpin daily practice. Students are respectful, motivated, and deeply empathetic, creating a calm and purposeful learning environment. The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum that matches academic theory with real-world professional training, preparing students exceptionally well for further education, nursing, or childcare sectors. Staff benefit from a collaborative professional culture, with strong leadership, shared best practice, and a clear focus on continuous career progression. Requirements Previous teaching placement or relevant instructional experience in Health & Social Care (BTEC, Cambridge National, or equivalent frameworks) Strong organisational and communication skills Good IT and data management skills Professional, empathetic, and proactive approach to vocational tracking Ability to work effectively in a busy environment Application To apply, please send your CV as soon as possible.