Teacher of Health and Social Care
Kenton School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 3RU9 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2027
Closing date
18 November 2026 at 9am
Date listed
9 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Health and social care
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full time equivalent salary
- £27,254.00 - £42,267.00 Annually (FTE)
Teacher of Health and Social Care job summary
We are seeking to appoint an inspiring and motivated teacher to join our Social Studies Faculty on a 0.8 FTE maternity cover contract.
The successful candidate will teach Health and Social Care at Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5, alongside Physical Education at Key Stage 3. This is an excellent opportunity for a versatile teacher who is passionate about supporting students to achieve their potential across a diverse and engaging curriculum.
The role
The successful candidate will:
Deliver high-quality, engaging teaching across KS4 and KS5 Health and Social Care.
Teach KS3 Physical Education, promoting participation, confidence and enjoyment of physical activity.
Plan and deliver effective lessons that meet the needs of learners with a range of abilities.
Monitor student progress and provide effective feedback to support achievement.
Contribute positively to the wider work and development of the Social Studies Faculty.
Demonstrate a commitment to high expectations, inclusion and excellent student outcomes.
The successful candidate will:
Be an enthusiastic and dedicated classroom practitioner.
Have the ability to engage, motivate and inspire students.
Demonstrate strong subject knowledge, particularly in Health and Social Care.
Be committed to high standards of teaching, learning and assessment.
Be flexible, collaborative and willing to contribute to a supportive faculty team.
Share our commitment to ensuring every student achieves their full potential.
Has qualified teacher status (QTS) and experience teaching at secondary level.
In return we offer:
Access to fantastic ECT support for early careers teachers/professional development for those who have already passed statutory induction
Access to the Teachers Pension Scheme
Salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work scheme
Access to on-site gym facilities at our Kenton School site
Access to a range of health and wellbeing initiatives
Fantastically resourced schools, both with easy commuting access to both the A1 and A19 and free on-site parking.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Kenton School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1589 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Kenton School website
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