Teacher of Health & Social Care

Location: Manchester, North West England

School Type: Secondary School

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent or Fixed-Term

Start Date: Immediate / ASAP or January Start

A forward-thinking, community-minded secondary school and Sixth Form in Manchester is seeking an articulate, knowledgeable, and inspiring Teacher of Health & Social Care to join their dedicated Social Sciences & Vocational Studies faculty. Set against the backdrop of Greater Manchester’s world-class healthcare and social innovation network, this is a fantastic opportunity for a subject specialist, whether an experienced practitioner looking to deliver Level 3 vocational qualifications or an ambitious Early Career Teacher (ECT), to educate the next generation of healthcare professionals, social workers, and clinical specialists.

About the Role

As a Teacher of Health & Social Care, you will bring human anatomy, public health policy, social care values, and ethical care frameworks to life in the classroom. Joining a collaborative and values-driven team, you will deliver high-rigor academic and vocational instruction across Key Stage 4 (Level 2 BTEC / OCR 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 needed for university pathways and healthcare careers.

• Environment: A modern Manchester secondary school equipped with purpose-built vocational suites, digital learning hubs, healthcare simulation tools, and links to regional health trusts and social enterprises

• Culture: A warm, supportive educational environment dedicated to practical application, high academic standards, social mobility, and staff professional development

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, academically rigorous Health & Social Care lessons across Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 covering human growth and development, anatomy and physiology, public health, safeguarding, and anti-discriminatory practice.

• Prepare vocational and academic candidates thoroughly for external examinations and internal coursework portfolios using structured assessment feedback and data-driven progress tracking.

• Integrate real-world case studies, local public health campaigns, and NHS policy developments into daily instruction to cultivate critical thinking and compassionate care values.

• Track, evaluate, and monitor student progress, tailoring teaching strategies to stretch high-aspiring students while providing structured support for complex health concepts and academic writing.

• Contribute positively to faculty enrichment, including health sector career talks, university application guidance for nursing/midwifery/social work degrees, and community volunteering partnerships.

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 high-quality Health & Social Care instruction across Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 (experience with Pearson BTEC or OCR Cambridge Technical specifications is highly desirable).

• Thorough understanding of vocational assessment standards, internal verification (IV) procedures, and national qualification frameworks.

• Excellent classroom management, strong empathetic communication skills, and a genuine passion for human health, social care, and wellbeing education.

Salary & Benefits

• Pay Scale: Manchester Local Authority / Academy Main & Upper Pay Scale (MPS/UPS, commensurate with experience), with potential TLR opportunities available for Vocational Lead or Social Sciences Coordination.

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

How to Apply

If you are an ambitious Health & Social Care educator ready to empower future healthcare and public service leaders at a dynamic secondary school in Manchester, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application and CV as soon as possible for consideration.