KS4 Science & Health Social Care Teacher

South Devon UTC, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2QA

28 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  5 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  8 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: Health and social care, Science
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) 0.6

KS4 Science & Health Social Care Teacher job summary

KS4 Science and Health and Social Care Teacher

South Devon UTC
Part of Education South West (ESW)

Report to: Lead of Health Pathway

Salary: MPS/UPS
Contract: 0.6 fte
Start date: 1.9.26

About Education South West

Education South West (ESW) is a trust driven by the belief that every student deserves an excellent education, regardless of background. Our work is guided by our core values of:

Ambition Collaboration Communication Excellence Respect

South Devon UTC is a distinctive, employer-led school serving students aged 14-19, with a strong technical and academic focus.

The Role

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed KS4 Science Teacher to join our growing Health & Social Care team at South Devon UTC. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality teaching that inspires curiosity, supports strong outcomes, and prepares students for their next steps in health education, training or employment.

This role requires a teacher who embraces the UTC ethos, values collaboration, and is committed to inclusive, ambitious education for all learners.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Learning

• Deliver high-quality KS4 teaching in line with the BTEC Level 2 First Award Health & Social Care specifications and AQA combined Science specification

• Plan engaging, well-structured lessons that meet the needs of all learners

• Set high expectations for behaviour, effort and academic success

• Embed literacy, numeracy and technical skills within teaching

Assessment & Outcomes

• Use assessment effectively to monitor progress and inform teaching

• Provide clear, constructive feedback to support student improvement

• Contribute to intervention strategies to raise attainment

Professional Contribution

• Work collaboratively within the Science and Health & Social Care Department and wider UTC team

• Contribute to the wider life of the school, including enrichment and employer-related activities

• Engage fully in professional development and performance management

• Uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and student welfare

Living the ESW Values

All ESW staff are expected to actively demonstrate the Trust values:

• Ambition: High expectations for ourselves and our students

• Collaboration: Working positively with colleagues, families and partners

• Communication: Clear, professional and respectful communication

• Excellence: A commitment to continual improvement and quality

• Respect: Creating a safe, inclusive and supportive environment

Person Specification

Essential

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Degree in a science-related subject

• Experience of teaching KS4 Science

• Strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm for science/health education

• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice

Desirable

• Experience teaching within a technical, UTC or career-focused setting

• Ability to teach scientific topics relevant to health and social care

Why Work for ESW?

• A values-driven, supportive trust culture

• Excellent professional development opportunities

• Collaboration across schools within ESW

• A clear commitment to staff wellbeing and development

Safeguarding

Education South West is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

All appointments are subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check

Education South West is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. This includes checks with past employers, an online check of publicly available information, including social media, and an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service Include exemption from rehabilitation act 1974

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
Childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
Medical
Online and social media
Prohibition from teaching
Right to work
Satisfactory references
Suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About South Devon UTC

• School type: Free Schools, ages 14 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 193 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 14 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: South Devon UTC website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/south-devon-utc

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