Teacher of Health & Social Care

Location: Newham

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

School Type: Secondary School & Sixth Form (Co-educational)

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent or Fixed-Term

Start Date: January Start

An Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ secondary school and Sixth Form in the vibrant Inner London Borough of Newham is seeking a dedicated, empathetic, and dynamic Teacher of Health & Social Care to join their flourishing Vocational Studies & Applied Sciences faculty starting in January. This is an exceptional opportunity for a subject specialist, whether an experienced practitioner seeking an ambitious academic setting or a passionate Early Career Teacher (ECT), to educate, inspire, and prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals, social workers, and public health champions.

About the Role

As a Teacher of Health & Social Care, you will deliver a rich, person-centered curriculum that bridges human development, care values, public health policy, and vocational practice. Joining the department for the spring term, you will lead engaging, high-rigor lessons across Key Stage 4 (BTEC Tech Award / Cambridge National in Health & Social Care) and Key Stage 5 (BTEC National / A-Level Equivalent Health & Social Care), guiding students through coursework portfolios, case study evaluations, and external exam modules.

• Start Date: January

• Environment: A flagship Inner London secondary school celebrated for exceptional student progress scores, outstanding vocational pathways, and strong links to local NHS trusts and social care providers

• Culture: A collaborative, well-resourced, and supportive department equipped with comprehensive moderation frameworks, digital learning suites, and visionary leadership

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging Health & Social Care lessons across Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 that combine theoretical understanding of human growth, anatomy, and social policy with practical care values.

• Guide students thoroughly through vocational portfolio assessments, internal moderation routines, and external examination units in line with exam board standards.

• Connect classroom learning to contemporary healthcare challenges, ethical dilemmas, and NHS principles to build deep vocational awareness and professional empathy.

• Track, assess, and evaluate student progress, delivering targeted intervention strategies to stretch high-achieving vocational scholars while scaffolding support for developing learners.

• Contribute positively to departmental enrichment, including healthcare career workshops, university nursing/midwifery interview preparation, and guest speaker visits from care industry professionals.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognized teaching credential (candidates with strong QTLs or vocational instruction backgrounds are also welcomed).

• A degree in Health & Social Care, Nursing, Public Health, Social Work, Applied Health Sciences, or a closely related discipline.

• Proven track record or demonstrated capability of delivering outstanding Health & Social Care teaching across Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 (experience with Pearson BTEC or OCR Cambridge Technicals/Nationals is highly desirable).

• Thorough knowledge of vocational qualification structures, portfolio internal verification (IV) procedures, and examination specifications.

• Superior classroom presence, compassionate communication skills, and an infectious enthusiasm for health, social care, and community wellbeing.

Salary & Benefits

• Pay Scale: Inner London Main / Upper Pay Scale (MPS/UPS Inner London, commensurate with experience), with potential TLR opportunities available for Vocational Key Stage Coordination or Quality Assurance.

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), comprehensive continuous professional development (CPD), structured onboarding for a seamless January transition, and access to staff health and wellbeing schemes.

How to Apply

If you are an ambitious, caring, and inspiring Health & Social Care specialist ready to make an immediate impact from January at an Outstanding secondary school in Newham, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application as soon as possible for consideration.