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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
As Health & Social Care Teacher, you will:
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
We are seeking a candidate who has:
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
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