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)

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.

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

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

• 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

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.