Overview
Health & Social Care Teacher
Location: Witham, Essex
Contract Type: Full‑time, Permanent (or Fixed‑term considered)
Start Date: Immediate Start (or as soon as available)
Salary: £30,000 - £48,000 per annum (depending on experience, plus TLR or additional payments where applicable)
About Us
We are a mixed secondary school serving the Witham community, committed to academic excellence and personal development. Our curriculum includes strong vocational pathways, including Health & Social Care, which we believe is critical in preparing students for careers in health, social work, early years, and related sectors. We foster a supportive, inclusive environment where staff have access to continuing professional development and collaborative working.
The Role
* Plan, prepare, deliver and assess lessons in Health & Social Care across Key Stages 3, 4 and (if applicable) Post‑16
* Teach vocational qualifications (e.g. BTEC, OCR, NCFE) and/or relevant GCSE / A‑Level modules
* Monitor student progress; intervene where necessary to support students to achieve their potential
* Design engaging and real‑world learning activities including visits, guest speakers, work placements
* Contribute to development of schemes of work, assessment strategies and subject resources
* Collaborate with colleagues across departments, support cross‑curricular links
* Promote positive behaviour and inclusive practices; support the welfare and pastoral needs of students
* Engage with parents, external agencies and stakeholders as required
Person Specification
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent, or working towards QTS
* Degree in Health & Social Care, Social Sciences, Nursing, or a closely related field
* Experience (or strong interest) in teaching Health & Social Care / vocational qualifications
* Strong subject knowledge and up‑to‑date awareness of practice in health and social care sectors
* Excellent planning, classroom management and assessment skills
* The ability to use a range of teaching strategies to engage learners of differing abilities
* Good communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
* A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and promoting the well‑being of students
What We Offer
* A friendly, collaborative staff community
* Access to CPD, mentoring, and leadership development
* Well‑resourced classrooms and support for innovation in teaching
* Opportunities to lead or support enrichment, extra‑curricular or vocational activities
* Supportive leadership with a focus on staff well‑being
Application Process
Please submit a full CV and a supporting statement (max 2 pages) outlining your suitability against the person specification. Applications should be sent to. We reserve the right to interview early and appoint before the closing date if a strong candidate emerges.
This post is subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS, references, and proof of eligibility to work in the UK
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