Health & Social Care Teacher
Job description
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 
- 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.
