Teacher of Health & Social Care

Location: Newham, East/Inner London

School Type: Secondary School

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent or Fixed-Term

Start Date: Immediate / ASAP or January Start

An ambitious, community-centered secondary school and Sixth Form in the vibrant Inner London Borough of Newham is seeking a passionate, knowledgeable, and engaging Teacher of Health & Social Care to join their flourishing Social Sciences & Vocational Studies faculty. Situated within one of London's most dynamic and diverse healthcare ecosystems, this is a outstanding opportunity for a subject specialist, whether an experienced practitioner eager to lead Level 3 vocational courses or an ambitious Early Career Teacher (ECT), to inspire future nursing, public health, social work, and healthcare professionals.

About the Role

As a Teacher of Health & Social Care, you will bring human development, public health policy, social care values, and clinical ethics to life in the classroom. Joining a collaborative, values-driven department, you will deliver high-quality academic and vocational instruction across Key Stage 4 (Level 2 BTEC / Cambridge National) and Key Stage 5 (Level 3 BTEC / Applied General Health & Social Care), equipping students with the theoretical understanding, ethical grounding, and practical insights required for higher education and healthcare careers.

• Environment: A modern Inner London secondary school equipped with purpose-built vocational classrooms, digital learning platforms, healthcare simulation resources, and strong links to local NHS trusts and social care providers

• Culture: A supportive, inclusive educational community focused on social mobility, practical application, shared digital learning schemes, and high academic standards

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, academically rigorous Health & Social Care lessons across Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 covering life stages, human physiology, public health, safeguarding, and care values.

• Prepare vocational and academic candidates thoroughly for external written examinations and internal coursework portfolios, using data-driven progress tracking and diagnostic assignment feedback routines.

• Integrate real-world case studies, current public health challenges, and social policy developments into daily instruction to foster critical reflection and compassionate practice.

• Track, evaluate, and monitor student progress, applying inclusive teaching strategies to stretch high-aspiring students while scaffolding complex health concepts and academic writing for developing learners.

• Contribute positively to departmental enrichment, including healthcare career panels, visits from guest NHS practitioners, university application guidance for vocational pathways, and community volunteering initiatives.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognized teaching credential (vocational teaching qualifications e.g., QTLS are also welcomed).

• A strong academic degree in Health Studies, Nursing, Public Health, Social Work, Applied Social Science, or a closely related discipline.

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

• In-depth understanding of vocational assessment standards, internal verification protocols, and national curriculum/qualification frameworks.

• Outstanding classroom presence, strong empathetic communication skills, and an infectious enthusiasm for healthcare, social policy, and human 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 Lead or Key Stage Social Sciences Coordination.

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), comprehensive continuous professional development (CPD), structured mentoring, and access to staff health and wellbeing programs.

How to Apply

If you are an inspiring Health & Social Care specialist ready to empower the next generation of healthcare and public service leaders at a thriving secondary school in Newham, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application and CV as soon as possible for consideration.