Job Title: Teacher of Health and Social Care (Secondary School)
Job Purpose:
To deliver high-quality teaching and learning in Health and Social Care at Key Stage 4 and/or Key Stage 5 (GCSE and/or BTEC/A-Level), supporting students’ academic and personal development and contributing to the wider life of the school.
Key Responsibilities:
Teaching & Learning:
- Plan, prepare and deliver engaging and inclusive Health and Social Care lessons aligned with national curriculum and/or exam board specifications.
- Use a range of teaching strategies and assessment methods to support diverse learning needs and ensure progress for all students.
- Monitor and assess students’ progress regularly, providing timely and constructive feedback.
- Set high expectations for student behaviour, achievement, and personal development.
Curriculum & Assessment:
- Contribute to the development and review of the Health and Social Care curriculum.
- Prepare and assess coursework, assignments, and examination materials in line with exam board requirements (e.g., BTEC, OCR, AQA).
- Track and record student progress and use data to inform planning and intervention.
Pastoral & Safeguarding Responsibilities:
- Support students' well-being and act as a form tutor if required.
- Uphold the school’s safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring the welfare of all students.
- Build positive relationships with students, parents, carers, and colleagues.
- Professional Development & Collaboration:
- Participate in departmental meetings, INSET days, and whole-school CPD sessions.
- Engage with continuous professional development to improve teaching practice and subject knowledge.
- Collaborate with colleagues within the department and across the school to share best practices.
Person Specification:
Essential:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification.
- Strong subject knowledge in Health and Social Care.
- Experience teaching at KS4 and/or KS5 (GCSE, BTEC, A-Level).
- Good classroom management and communication skills.
- Commitment to inclusive education and supporting student achievement.
Desirable:
- Experience with BTEC assessment and internal verification.
- Experience supporting students with SEND or EAL needs.
- Willingness to contribute to extracurricular activities related to health and care careers or PSHE.